Tech Tuesday - Communication
Health professionals discuss how people use communication devices to find their voice and speak their mind. They explore a range of AT from inbuilt smartphone features through to the latest eye gaze technology.
Eye Gaze Technology
Emma scans over all the benefits of this wonderful tech that is assisting people with limited voluntary movement to control their computer or communication device. Whether it's an all-in-one system or an Eye Gaze camera that you attach to you computer, it's all covered in this episode.
AT featured in this episode
- Tobii Dynavox
- Accent 1400
- Tobii Dynavox EyeMobile Plus Access
- Rehadapt Floorstand Mounting System
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Speech Pathologists Katie gives an overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and an in-depth look at the versatile communication app TouchChat HD with Wordpower.
AT featured in this episode
- TouchChat Hd
- Face to face communication
Assistive Touch
Occupational Therapist Nicole gives an overview of this in-built iOS accessibility feature designed to help you use your device in the most convenient way possible and which can also be connected to button switches.
AT featured in this episode
- Apple Assistive Touch
iOS Literacy Support Features
Speech Pathologist Tanith shows you an array of features to simplify reading and writing on your device. Everything from dictation to having the whole screen of text read aloud are free, in-built and are waiting to be used.
AT featured in this episode
- Alternative keyboards available for iPad
- AT options to support reading
