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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology. DynaVox DynaWrite Jennifer Santos June, 2011. The DynaWrite. DynaWrite.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology DynaVox DynaWrite Jennifer Santos June, 2011

  2. The DynaWrite

  3. DynaWrite • The DynaWrite is an Alternative and Augmentative Communication (ACC) device. It is designed to give nonverbal students or those with limited speech capabilities independence and control over their communication and environment. • The DynaWrite is a “type – and – talk” device that is simple to use and can get students communicating within minutes!

  4. DynaWrite Features • Computer-style keyboard • Bright screen contrast • Word prediction for quick typing • Multiple voices to choose from • PC connectivity to use with word and email • Enabled to assist with for phone calls • Serves as a remote control for household appliances (TVs, DVD & CD Players etc.) • Built in spellchecker • Microphone to record favorite phrases

  5. How it Works • The real beauty of the DynaWrite is the simplicity of use. It is a dedicated speech generator device. Basic typing skills are all that are required. Simply type a message and a synthesized voice will turn your text to speech.

  6. Who the DynaWrite is for: • Individuals that are nonverbal or are limited in their verbal capabilities. • Students who have literacy skills and are familiar with computers.

  7. Availability • In order to purchase a DynaWrite visit the DynaVox website (http://www.dynavoxtech.com) and contact a sales consultant.

  8. Funding • If your school is unable to fund the implementation of DynaWrite devices, recommendations and step by step instructions can be found on the DynaVox Website.

  9. Works Cited • "AAC Alternative Augmentative Communications." Computer Assistive Technology Abilityhub for Disability and Disabilities. Web. 12 June 2011. <http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/index.htm>. • ATTO: Assistive Technology Training Online. Web. 12 June 2011. <http://atto.buffalo.edu/>. • "DynaVox Mayer-Johnson | DynaWrite - Augmentative and Alternative Keyboard Communication Device." Communication Devices – Speech Devices | DynaVox. Web. 12 June 2011. <http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/dynawrite/>. • "Tech Talk - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - Ithaca College." Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY. Web. 12 June 2011. <http://www.ithaca.edu/hshp/depts/slpa/news/8898/>.

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