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.