[nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate whocan't talk

[Nancy Coffman]

The Dynovox might be a possibility.  You might check with your state's 
Assistive Technology Partnership.  People outside Nebraska can't typically 
borrow but you might also log onto www.at4all.com and see what is there.

Nancy Coffman


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From: "Robert Jaquiss" <rjaquiss at earthlink.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 8:17 AM
To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate whocan'ttalk> Hello:
>
>     I suggest looking at the CSUN or ATIA exhibitors list. If memory 
> serves, the web site for csun  is:
>
> http://www.csun.edu/cod
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
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> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 7:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate whocan't 
> talk
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>> Now doesn't Steven Hawking use something like that? I seem to remember 
>> it. Also, and I'll have to look up the contact information, there is at 
>> least one company that produces augmentative communication devices. I am 
>> not sure how advanced they are though.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:55 PM
>> To: NFB in Computer Science Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate who can't 
>> talk
>>
>> Many years ago, the Boston Children's Hospital built a version of the 
>> DECtalk external synthesizer that worked with a keyboard to provide a 
>> "voice board" -- essentially what you're after. Obviously, that version 
>> of the DECtalk is no longer being made but that might be a place to 
>> start.
>>
>> What you essentially want is what Steven Hawkings uses.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michael Barber" <Michael.Barber at blind.state.ia.us>
>> To: "NFB in Computer Science Mailing List" <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:01 PM
>> Subject: [nfbcs] Device needed to help a client communicate who can't 
>> talk
>>
>>
>>> [*] Hello:  We have a client who cannot speak but can hear just fine.
>>> We're looking for some kind of device to help the client communicate 
>>> with
>>> people.  It seems to me that some time back I heard of a device where 
>>> the
>>> client typed on a keyboard and then what they typed was spoken.  What I
>>> can't remember is if it was software for a computer or if it was a
>>> standalone device.
>>> [*]
>>> Right now, the client is thinking of using a cell phone with Mobile 
>>> Speak
>>> or Talks and just writing text messages.
>>>
>>> Anybody have ideas?
>>>
>>> Cordially,
>>> Michael Barber
>>>
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