Lost Voice Guy reviews the all new Allora.

One of the most satisfying aspects of working in a company that supplies AAC devices, is when we get feedback about how the device helps people.
What you may not be aware of, however, is that we strive to get feedback before we release our devices so that we can start to think about how the device can be further developed to meet the needs of our users.
I was privileged to be given the chance to meet Lee Ridley the Newcastle based stand up comedian.
Lee has recently made a huge impact in the world of stand up comedy, as he has cerebral palsy and cannot talk (hence his stage name).  So he uses a communication aid to do so.  What is fascinating about Lee's use of AAC is the fact that he uses different bits of technology for different purposes.  So, we felt that he was the perfect person to be able to take a look at the all new Allora and give us his thoughts.

Lee's blog can be accessed by clicking on his picture below;

If you would like to know more about the all new Allora then please click here and subscribe and we will let you know when our all new Allora mini site will be available to view.

Meeting new people using a new AAC device!

I love meeting new people!  I particularly love meeting new people who have an interest in AAC devices and when they show me how these devices can literally change the lives of those that use them.

For sometime now we have been telling people that a new device is on its way.  A simple to use, multi accessible text to speech communication aid called the all new Allora.  A preview video of the device can be seen below;

So far I have been in touch with a number of people that have been working with Techcess to trial the device and give feedback so that when it becomes available on the 15th May, it is ready to meet the needs of those that use it!

One of our trialists has been busy with this device since the early part of this year.  Our trialist is someone who has a progressive condition that presents in a similar way to Cerebral Palsy.  In her case, she wants to use the keyboard AND switch access simultaneously.
Initially, she found a number of software bugs that we were able to fix and now she is using the device and will continue to give us feedback whilst testing new updates for the device as and when they arrive.

Below is a photograph of our trialist using the device.

I believe that there is a need for a device like this that uses the literacy skills of the user and allows the user to be able to choose whether to use the keyboard, the switch (one or two) or both!

What do you think?

If you would like more information then please go to www.techcess.co.uk/allora and subscribe.  On the 15th May there will be an Allora mini site with loads of useful information about the device.