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Resources for information on augmentative communication devices

Companies or vendors to contact for catalogs and information on their augmentative communication devices include:

Able Net Inc. (also have switches, control units, etc.)
1081 10th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com

Communication Aid Manufacturers Association
(CAMA represents several companies)
205 W. Randolph St., Ste. 1830
Chicago, IL 60606
800-441-2262
www.aacproducts.org

Crestwood Co.
6625 N. Sidney Place
Milwaukee, WI 53209-3259
414-352-5678
www.communicationaids.com

Dynavox System, Inc.
2100 Wharton St.,Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
800-344-1778
www.dynavoxtech.com/default.aspx

Franklin Electronics Publishers
1 Franklin Plaza
Burlington, NJ 08016-4907
800-266-5626
www.franklin.com

Mayer-Johnson Co.
PO Box 1579
Solano Beach, CA 92075-7579
800-588-4548
www.mayer-johnson.com

Phonic Ear, Inc.
3880 Cypress Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
800-227-0735
www.phonicear.com

Prentke Romich
1022 Heyl Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691-9744
800-262-1984
www.prentrom.com

Vision Aid Systems, Inc. (vendor)
PO Box 1369
Greenwood, IN 46142
800-765-7483
www.visionaidsystems.com

Words +
1220 W. Ave. J
Lancaster, CA 93534-2902
800-869-8521
www.words-plus.com

Zygo Industries, Inc.
PO Box 1008
Portland, OR 97207-1008
800-234-6006
www.zygo-usa.com

See more at: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=2504#sthash.WY8uUGjL.7C0lQ4cX.dpuf

Dynavox communication devices

Dynavox offers a large variety of communication supports for all different kinds of users. The website provides training, access to consultants, and information on how to purchase devices. In addition to devices Dynavox features accessories to provide greater independence in daily life and self-expression. Dynavox products can be used with switches, eye tracking software, and many other supports tailored to the needs of an individual user.

Go Talk NOW (app)

The Go Talk NOW app is a customizable iPad app for beginners and experienced users of augmentative communication devices. This app features a  Go Talk NOW FREE! iPad app so users can try out the app with limited features before deciding to purchase.

Go Talk NOW FREE!

Go Talk NOW

Features of the Go Talk NOW app:

  • Choose from 1, 4, 9, 16, or 25 images per page
  • Images can be used from the photo library, camera, or symbol library, or Internet search
  • Images can be edited in the app
  • Images can have voice or text to speech added
  • Auditory cues support scanning and vision support needs
  • Videos and songs can be added to buttons
  • Supports developing social stories and instruction layouts using mult-media
  • Can be used with switches