Tag Archives: dynavox
Communication resources for adult settings
Posted in Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen October 10, 2011
Charlene Cullen October 10, 2011
There’s no doubt in my mind that alternative and augmentative communication (AAC ) is an important consideration for adults with complex communication needs (CCN). It is especially essential for encouraging social participation and getting individuals involved in life activities. But finding resources about implementing AAC with adults can be tricky. The DynaVox implementation toolkit has some great newsletters that they release on a regular …
DynaVox Series 5: Hands on Training Perth August 2011
Posted in Workshops
Jane Farrall October 4, 2011
Jane Farrall October 4, 2011
These resources are designed to accompany the DynaVox Series 5 (V/Vmax/V+/Vmax+/Maestro) training that we provided in Perth in August 2011. The presentation used at the beginning of this workshop is shown as a Slideshare document below. DynaVox Series 5 Hands-On training Resources Series 5 Comprehensive Quick Start guide DynaVox Implementation Toolkit Opening the Box – Series 5 AAC 101 Introduction to InterAACt Teaching Vocabulary …
AAC Apps – Speaking APPropriately
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion, Tools & Resources
Jane Farrall April 24, 2011
Jane Farrall April 24, 2011
Today on the iTunes store, there are around 100 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Apps. These are specifically designed to be used by people who have complex communication needs – for people who want to use their iPhone or iPad to communicate face-to-face with others. Many of these AAC Apps are among the highest priced Apps in the App Store – but are they …
Finally – an approved Wheelchair Power Adapter for DynaVox users
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg January 25, 2011
Barbara Landsberg January 25, 2011
Power your devices on the move! Developed exclusively for use with the current line of DynaVox communication devices, the Wheelchair Power Adapter Converter (WPAC) combines with any type of power wheelchair to give you even more on-the-go flexibility and freedom. By leveraging the power of the wheelchair, the WPAC extends the battery run time of your DynaVox communication device. The WPAC is cleverly designed …
The new Maestro from DynaVox: Speak your mind and look good doing it!
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg January 4, 2011
Barbara Landsberg January 4, 2011
Another exciting new speech generating device has just been released by DynaVox. Called the Maestro, this one is definitely worth a close look!
Spectronics Activity Exchange – and the World Cup
Posted in Tools & Resources
Jane Farrall April 16, 2010
Jane Farrall April 16, 2010
The Spectronics Activity Exchange has been around for a while – but recently we have been working hard, revamping and re-organising the Activity Exchange and adding lots of new activities. Now when you visit our Activity Exhange at http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/activities you will see a wider range of assistive technologies covered. These include Boardmaker, Boardmaker Plus, Clicker 5, the Widgit Communicate Series and DynaVox V and …
DynaVox Implementation Toolkit
Posted in Permanent Resources, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Web links
Jane Farrall December 9, 2009
Jane Farrall December 9, 2009
Implementation Toolkit. The Implementation Toolkit is a great new resource available from DynaVox-Mayer Johnson. The toolkit is designed to provide resources to support people to become more successful AAC users. Resources are designed for children through to adults and aim to cover topics from beginning through to experienced communicators. Resources provided in the Implementation Toolkit include videos, handouts, worksheets, datasheets, lists of research relating …
Adapted Learning
Posted in Tools & Resources, Web links
Charlene Cullen December 4, 2009
Charlene Cullen December 4, 2009
Adapted Learning turns 1 year-old this week – and has already become a fabulous resource for Boardmaker users all over the world! In its first year over 22,000 boards have been posted for everyone to use – and over 25,000 people have joined this online sharing community. If you haven’t discovered Adapted Learning yet, it is a free file sharing website for anyone using …
Spectronics team en masse in Perth this week!
Posted in Events, Workshops
Barbara Landsberg August 24, 2009
Barbara Landsberg August 24, 2009
Just thought I’d post this note up in case you are in Perth or Fremantle and surrounds and were not aware that the Spectronics team is “in town” for the week. Originally it was just to be Greg O’Connor and Charlene Cullen – but Jane Farrall has now joined them too. Jane is helping out with presentations at the “More Than Gadgets” Conference being …
Driving communication devices with eye gaze
Posted in New Technologies, Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg July 6, 2009
Barbara Landsberg July 6, 2009
At the recent AGOSCI Conference in Canberra, several eye gaze systems were on display – allowing users to control computers and/or speech generating devices simply through their eye movements. One of the newer systems featured was the DynaVox EyeMax accessory for the DynaVox Vmax speech generating device. The EyeMax enables users to control a DynaVox Vmax with their eyes.
