The three most useful apps I learned about were the following:
Proloquo2go- is an that is $189, but worth the money. It is very user friendly by both teachers and students.
I was glad to find out more information on
this app as I missed our class where we were introduced to it and had the
opportunity to use it hands on. It was actually one of the main AAC devices advertised
at the Florida conference I attended, but I was still not able to use it there.
However, I think it says something when it is being advertised and used in the
United States as well. I was impressed by how there are 8000 built in features in
Proloquo2go and how adapted you can make it based on the users functioning
ability (mainly for students who are non-verbal and have communication
disorders). Just from learning about the other AAC devices out there, I do not
feel they are as adaptive as this one. The ability to create folders, its word
prediction and the options to change the voices are all very impressive!
I found this interesting video on how much time and research actually goes into developping the speech to text in programs such as Proloquo2go:
MyVoice- it is an AAC app aimed towards non-verbal students where
you can access support online after setting up an account (http://myvoiceaac.com/app/talkrocketgo/). It seems to be very user friendly with many tutorials
available on its website. You can change any photo by pressing on it and
choosing photos from your own camera roll. I find the insertion of your own images
makes this app very personal. You can download pre-made folders and change the
cells around once you have saved it. What’s neat about this app, is since you have
to create an account on the website, it allows you to open up the account on different
devices and share the created folders. It is also good for users who need to
rest their vocal cords but continue to communicate with others. I will remember
this one next time I lose my voice in school and want a fun but educational way
to communicate with me students! J
Sign4me- I enjoyed this app for many reasons. One main
reason is that it is very affordable at $9.99 and it is very user friendly. It’s
like having a translator in your pocket, as you are also able to type in English
words or phrases and the avatar will sign for you right away. It is so neat that you can turn your avatar
around to see different angles (I think my students would enjoy that part
especially). You are also able to bank your words or phrases and if someone
doesn’t know sign language they are also able to follow along and learn as the words
are displayed below the avatar. I wish this would have been available to me as
a kid, as I had two Deaf grandparents. It was very difficult for me to
communicate with them at a young age. I feel a program like this would really
interest kids and adults in learning sign language more quickly and in a fun
way.
This YouTube video gives a great summary using the app to sign its features:
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