TechSpeak

Feature Description

Static display voice output device with multiple levels
Used with students who need practice using voice output devices, but are not ready for the changing screens of a dynamic display (i.e. iPad based communication systems)
Overlay is composed of core vocabulary symbols
A set of 16 cell caps can be recommended to mask vocabulary on the device as students are learning core vocabulary
The voice output is recorded by school staff. The voice used on the device should match the age, gender, and ethnicity of the student who is using it.
Uses 4 AA batteries

Overlays

The following link provides an overlay that can be printed and inserted into the device.

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Click for Tech Speak overlay

Programming

View video to learn how to record messages.

For more info, view manual here

Implementation Examples/Videos

Student requesting using TechSpeak

Exploring TechSpeak for the first time. Notice how mom is responding to each communicative attempt.

Extra Resources/Handouts

Tech Speak Instruction Manual

Core Vocabulary

The Universal Core vocabulary is a set of 36 highly useful single words that can be used alone or in combination to communicate for a range of purposes on countless topics with a wide variety of communication partners.

Several formats are available to support student access through direct pointing or touch, eye gaze selection, and partner-assisted scanning. Additionally, high contrast versions are available to address the needs of some students with visual impairments and 3D symbols are available for students who are blind.

All formats are available for free download and printing from: http://www.project-core.com/communication-systems/.

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