Hi all,

I just wanted to let you know about some new assistive technology announced this week.

DynaVox Xpress – The new lightweight device from DynaVox-Mayer Johnson!

The DynaVox Xpress is a lightweight hand-held custom built speech generating device with a lot of power in a small package. Weighing less than 1kg and of durable construction, this new device has a lot of communication power. All the InterAACT page sets are included in the Xpress software and the device can be accessed via Touch Enter, Touch Exit, Scanning and Auditory Scanning. The 8GB flash drive not only increases the durability but also provides storage for photos and MP3s. Calendar, Contacts, MP3 Player and a Video Player also allow the device to be used for some PDA functions if desired. And an optional web browser also allows the user to take advantage of the built-in WiFi for surfing the internet and sending and receiving emails.

Communication page design can be done on any computer using the included Xpress Design software.

For more information please click here. The Xpress will be released in September and we should have pricing available soon.

Tobii SymbolMate

SymbolMate is new software from Tobii for designing and printing low tech communication boards, activity sheets and making other resources using SymbolStix. Including more than 15,000 SymbolStix symbols, the software can be used to design communication boards to assist people to engage users in daily conversations, exchange news and extend their vocabulary.

For more information click here. A 30 day demo can be downloaded via a link on this page. Pricing and release date also still to be finalised and will be updated on our website as they become available.

Please feel free to comment below if you have any questions or comments!

Cheers

Jane