AAC software and apps
- Windows software - see AAC suppliers below.
- AAC apps for iPad and Android:
- Aphasia Software Finder (The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia)
- AAC Language Library (Ace Centre)
AAC Suppliers
See our recommendation on arranging supplier visits on How AAC WEST work with independent professionals, suppliers and charities
- Smartbox (Grid 3, Grid for iPad)
- Tobii Dynavox (TD Snap, Communicator 5, TD Talk)
- Jabbla UK (Mind Express 5, Allora)
- Liberator (NuVoice, Lamp, Touch Chat)
- AssistiveWare (Proloquo, Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4text, simPODD)
- Therapy Box (Predictable, Scene & Heard)
- Abilia (Lightwriter, MicroVoice)
- Widgit Online
Mounting and switches
Access
Accessibility settings
Accessibility settings on mainstream devices can be changed and may support someone to use direct touch.
- Ability Net – how to guide
- Apple iOS iPad / iPhone accessibility
- Google accessibility
- Microsoft Windows accessibility
Styluses
Styluses are available from a number of suppliers including these:
- Standard pen styluses
- Ultra Lightweight Ball Stylus from Liberator
- Dad In A Shed Styluses
Switch access
- Single message switches such Talking Tiles (black ones are £9), Little Mack, Big Mack available from www.inclusive.com
- Other switches such as Buddy button, Specs switch, Palpad available www.inclusive.com
Developing switching skills
- Switch Heroes – Jiao
- FUNctional Switching - CENMAC
- Inclusive Technology Switch progression road map
- HelpKidzLearn - Switch Skills Journey
Eye gaze access
Developing eye gaze skills
Other useful links
- Digital Legacy Association – information about end of life wishes related to digital assets.
- Charities - AAC/assistive technology
- Voice and message banking
- AAC WEST Service Products