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Your Voice Matters: Alternative and Augmentative (AAC) Tools That Keep You Communicating
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items More than words—real tools for real communication.
I use AAC because of an upper motor neuron disease. This list might seem niche, but for people with speech and communication disorders, it’s essential. These are AAC devices, apps, and adaptive tool...
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What is AAC and Why is It Important?
Apps, Speech Generating Devices & Tools
My personal recommendations for use with alternative and augmentative communication and speech generating devices.
This app has given me back my voice. I have spastic and ataxic dysarthria. I use this app with my iPad and iPhone. The app allows addition of an API key from ElevenLabs so my voice sounds like me and not a computerized GPS navigation system. The app ...
Speech Assistant AAC App - Communication App for iPad and ...
ElevenLabs works well with an API key added to my Speech Assistant AAC app. I’m able to create a voice clone that sounds like me for when I’m using a speech generating device. So grateful that this exists and I don’t have to sound like a GPS navigati...
ElevenLabs
Great low tech AAC option. Nice to have as a backup, or for in one-on-one interactions where it is noisy, or quiet and I don’t want to make noise 😊
Boogie Board® - Shop Products
Offers assistance obtaining ElevenLabs Pro subscription for individuals living with motor neuron disease.
Bridging Voice
Easy to use with Speech Assistant AAC.
iPad
Pairs well with my iPad and easily attaches to my wheelchair to help with adding volume to my AAC device in noisier situations
JBL Clip 4 | Ultra-portable Waterproof Speaker
Helpful for using with iPad and AAC app. For assistance gripping, I add a silicone grip to this.
Apple Pencil
I pair an Eazy Hold with my Apple Pencil to help with grip. I keep this with my AAC device.
Daily living eating aids and adaptive utensil holders EazyHold
What is AAC and Why is It Important?
Here is some info about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Learn a little bit about speech disorders and AAC.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
This article shares info about different types of AAC devices to assist people with communication disorders.
Types of AAC Devices
This article discusses what is augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
What is AAC? - Communication Matters