DynaVox Tango
The next generation of AAC for everyone
All young people have a desire to share similar experiences – whether talking with friends on the playground, participating in group activities in the classroom or sharing stories about their day at the dinner table. Because most young people are full of energy, their communication technology must be able to keep up with them.
The Tango makes fast, efficient and natural communication possible within all of these different settings. Its hardware and software design puts every young person’s personality front-and-centre so they can naturally initiate interaction, develop language skills and express thoughts, feelings and ideas with the world around them.
Truly Innovative Structure
Less does mean more. The Tango’s small, lightweight size and innovative look means there are no physical barriers between communicators. Instead, the design lets people devote their attention to the message being shared, rather than the speech device being used to share it.
The six-button layout of the Tango means faster communication with fewer distractions, so young people can experience the power of communication before confronting the complexities. The six-button structure speeds up the selection process, helping you quickly say just what you want to – the way you want to – in no time. Tango’s symbols were developed by animation illustrators from the education and entertainment industry, making them especially appealing to children and young adults.
Cool Customisation
Be just who you want to be. A communicator’s language skills mature as they grow. The Tango offers a wide range of content, symbol and voice options that meet the unique needs of different age groups. Choose content and symbols appropriate to your current age, and take your pick of complementary voices. Then, as you grow, keep the hardware you’ve come to know, and just swap out your Character Card for new content, symbols and voice options that suit the current stage of your life.
Natural Voices
You have to hear it to believe it. The Tango boasts some of the most natural-sounding voices in the industry, ranging from young child to young adult. It features enhanced digitised (recorded) messaging, along with synthesised (computer-generated) speech, all available in different voices that can easily be changed as you grow.
Voice Morphing technology allows you to record an adult voice and choose any of four transformations to make it sound just like a male or female child’s voice. Capabilities that allow you to whisper, whine and shout messages further support natural communication. You can even adjust the pronunciation of synthesised words and save them to your dictionary so they’re there to stay!
Computer Connectivity
Welcome to the information age. Children and young adults rely on computing power every day for access to everything from word-processing programs to the Internet. The Tango makes it easy to connect to a PC so you can expand your device’s functionality – wherever and however you need to. Plug the Tango into your computer and type any word or phrase on the Tango, it will appear on your computer
screen!
Phrase-First Language
Amazing power can be amazingly simple. Innovative and intuitive, the Tango’s Phrase-First language structure was developed by a team of experts who recognise the importance of precise communication, but also see the value of efficient communication.
The Phrase-First language structure is the first where symbols represent whole phrases, rather than single words. This easy access to whole phrases helps ensure that messages are exchanged quickly and naturally – the way people talk in everyday situations. Easy to understand and use, it makes navigation simple and hassle-free, while offering opportunities to develop language and literacy skills.
The Tango groups phrase and words in a clever, predictable way with customisable Talk Topics like Morning, Dressing, Mealtime, Homework and Bedtime. Each Talk Topic includes:
- Phrase Banks
- Word Banks
- Core Words
- Spelling
Other Features
- Built-in Camera
- Built-in flash
- Voice Morphing Technology
- Vast Scanning Arrays
- Easy-to-use USB to Computer cable
- State-of-the-art Speakers
- Compact Flash Expansion Slots
- SD Memory Card Slot
- Cutting-Edge Ergonomics
- Water-resistant and Strong Durability
“WOW! The Tango is a therapist’s dream. It was refreshing to work with a team of individuals that listened and implemented ideas and suggestions to a level that far outreached my expectations. I believe this device will offer a new world of communication to people with complex communication needs.” Pati King DeBaun, M.S. CCC-SLP
“The Tango has such an elegant, almost ‘minimalist’ look, with a small number of buttons. But don’t let that fool you! It has a wide range of features that support both language development AND interactive communication. I’m excited about the ease in combining social scripts, generative language, and quick talk… all on a single device with a small button set!” Dr. Caroline Musselwhite
“What a combination! Phrases, words, and spelling all organised for efficiency and precision. The potential for communication and literacy is staggering.” Dr. Karen Erickson, Director of the Centre for Literacy, UNC/Chapel Hill
“What do I think of Tango? It lets me show you how I see the world, so you can catch a glimpse of my soul. I’m able to show you through sights that capture me, sounds that stir me, and words to tell my story.” Dan Herlihy
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