PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATORS

Hip Talker Plus

Hip Talker Plus

Comes complete with 3 interchangeable frames, which allow you to develop communication skills. The device allows 3, 6, or 12 messages.  Total recording time is 300 seconds.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Appox. Price:  $200+

Communication Builder

Communication Builder

This Communication Builder is equipped with 5 easy to change frames, which allow you to refine communication choices as the person develops new skills. Frames included are 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16-window options. Total recording time is 300 seconds.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Appox. Price:  $220+

Message Mate

Message Mate

Encased in lightweight metal, this rugged single level, handheld device can be configured from 1 to 20 cells. Has scanning capability. Total recording time of 150 seconds.

Manufacturer:

Words+

www.words-plus.com

 

Approx Price: $400+

Cardinal

Cardinal

Cardinal is lightweight, compact and easy to operate. Using 1, 2, 4 or 8 location overlays, it offers 3 levels of messages and 8 minutes of recording time.

 

Manufacturer:

Saltillo

www.saltillo.com

 

Approx. Price:  $280

7-level Communicator

7-Level Communicator

7 levels and 5 interchangeable frames enable users to go from 1 to 112 messages as their skills develop.  Frame sizes include 1, 2, 4, 8 & 16 cells.  Total recording time of 5 minutes.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Appox. Price:  $320

On-the-Go 7-level communicator

On-The-Go 7-Level Communicator

All the features of the 7-Level Communicator now with a handle and carrying strap.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Appox. Price:  $320

SuperTalker™ progressive communicator

SuperTalker

Features 16 minutes of recording time and a total of 8 levels of messaging capability. 4 different grid formats; Built-in keyguard storage; Volume control.  Compatible with BoardMaker Overlay software.  Two Toy/Appliance output jacks

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $340

LEO Communication Device

L*E*O

Activate pre-recorded, digitized speech messages simply by touching pictures or symbols in a grid or scene.  Up to 20 cards stored at one time and provides up to 32 minutes of total recording time.

Manufacturer:

Assistive Technology, Inc.

www.assistivetech.com

 

Approx. Price:  $800+

 


MULTI-LEVEL DEVICES

Flash

FL4SH

The only scanning communicator that uses barcode technology to achieve automatic overlay detection. Color-coded labels make matching overlays with memory modules fast and easy.  Building a personalized language library has never been simpler, with a four-step programming process that takes less than five minutes to complete.  16 minutes of recording time

Manufacturer:

Ablenet

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Approx. Price:  $1,000

hummingbird

Hummingbird

12 Location Overlays; 3 Levels; 8 minutes of recording time; Compact Size: 7.6" x 5.25" x .9"   Single and Dual Switch Scanning; Auditory Scanning

Manufacturer:

Saltillo

www.saltillo.com

 

Approx. Price:  $495

Hawk III

HAWK III

7.5 seconds of digitized speech per selection area on first two levels, level three can be up to 15 seconds per selection area

3 levels of 8 selection areas, 24 total

Manufacturer:

Adamlab

www.adamlab.com

 

Approx. Price:  $440

Lighthawk

LightHawk

The features of the HAWK III with the addition of 8 large 2x2 squares, each surrounded by 8 LEDs. No more confusion about which cell was scanned.

Manufacturer:

Adamlab

www.adamlab.com

 

Approx. Price:  $630

GoTalk 9+

GoTalk 4+, 9+, & 20+

All three of these GoTalk models feature 5 levels and “core message” cells, which eliminate need to re-record essential messages for each level.  Select from 4, 9 or 20 cells.

Manufacturer:

Attainment Co

www.attainmentcompany.com

 

Approx. Price:  $180-$250

Bluebird

Bluebird II

Overlays on the Bluebird II contain 24 buttons in a 6x4 configuration.  Recorded messages can be spoken by pressing the button on the overlay or by using a switch for one or two switch auditory scanning. 4 jacks are provided to allow remote access by an external switch.

Manufacturer:

Saltillo

www.saltillo.com

 

Approx. Price:  $1,195

ChatBox

ChatBox

Features 1x1 inch cells, 4 levels, 10 minutes of total recording time.  Other features include Minspeak, icon prediction and scanning.  The DX has same features as ChatBox, but with the addition of being able to switch between 4 and 16 cells.

Manufacturer:

Saltillo

www.saltillo.com

 

Approx. Price:  $495-$645

TECH/TALK

Tech/Talk

Optional output jacks for external connections to control toys, and 4 input jacks for switch access available.  Record and playback 8 messages per level.  l6, 8 or 12 levels for up to 96 independent messages with message length of 4.5 seconds.

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price: 

$435-$1,070

TECH/SPEAK

Tech/Speak

Record and playback 32 messages per level on a light-touch membrane panel  2, 4, 6 or 12 levels for up to 384 independent message.  Standard message length of 2.25 seconds per message

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price: 

$490-$1,310

Tech/Scan 8

Tech/Scan 8

Record and playback 8 messages per level on light touch membrane panel.  6 levels for up to 48 independent messages.  Beeping tone available to augment visual cues.  Standard message length of 4.5 seonds per message

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price: 

$1,020-$1,510

Tech/Scan 32

Tech/Scan 32

Record and playback 32 messages per level on light touch membrane panel. 2, 4 or 6 levels for up to 192 independent messages.  Beeping tone available to augment visual cues.  Standard message length of 2.25 seconds per message

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:

$1,020-$1,610

Smart/Talk

Smart/Talk

Smart Overlay System that is easily created with Tech/Overlay Designer.  Tech/Overlay Designer included.  Light-weight and portable.  Optional 4 output jacks for external control toys.  4 input jacks for switch access available.   Record and playback 8 messages per level, 6 levels for up to 48 independent messages, length of 10 seconds per message.

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $775

Smart/Speak

Smart/Speak

Multi-level augmentative and alternative communication device designed to aid communication through direct selection. Using “Real-Voice” technology, the Smart Series provides speech playback at a high audio quality.  User-friendly, durable, light-weight and portable.

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $875

DigiComm 2000

DigiComm 2000

The device features up to 142 minutes of recording time with a two-row (16 characters/row) LCD display. The DigiCom's input flexibility allows for two switches for scanning, or for the use of a 4-direction joystick. Two output ports allow the device to output to an external speaker, while the other port is used for headphones, accompanying auditory cues.

Manufacturer:

Great Talking Box Co.

www.greattalkingbox.com

 

Approx. Price:

$1,500-$1,800

Visually Impaired Communicator

Visually Impaired Communicator

These units have two dimmable fluorescent tubes which provide intensive background illumination. The icon holders are transparent which allow the therapist/teacher to use clear or transparent icons.

Manufacturer:

Enabling Devices

www.enablingdevices.com

 

Approx. Price:  $340-$390

Smart 128

Smart/128

This device features a transparent top grid, which can be easily removed.  With the grid, the Smart/128 is a standard static 128-location AAC device.  Without the grid, Smart/128 can be used for pictorial communication.  This key feature brings an added level of versatility to our new device.

Manufacturer:

AMDI

www.amdi.net

 

Approx. Price:  $985+