Communication Devices and Assistive Technology

- wireless- Big Step by Step- Little Step by Step

Welcome

First and foremost, please know that we are all in this together. We will need to support one another in this journey.

Important Note

All individuals, regardless of ability level, deserve a way to communicate.

Little Step by Step

You are capable of recording multiple step directions.

New feature- you are now able to record on 3 different levels.

You may record up to 2 minutes.

Big Step by Step You may record as many

steps as long as it does not exceed 2 minutes.

Voice-output Communication Device

VOCD – Elementary http://www.pisp.ca/strategies/strategies57.pdf

VOCD – Secondaryhttp://www.pisp.ca/strategies/strategies56.pdf

Ideas for programing age appropriate verbalizations and responses. As a guide, this will help to provide unique ideas

to promote communicative opportunities that are fresh, highly motivating and fun.

Wireless Technology Is there anyone who is currently using

the wireless switches in their classroom?

You are able to record simple messages on the device.

May operate switch software using this device.

Bar flips out to hold a symbol.

Smooth Talker

How can we use this newtechnology?

Wireless switch can allow the student access the whiteboard. Student may be able to use the technology to communicate about a story, social situation or repeat a common sentence in a story or request assistance from an adult.

“We need to turn the page.” “Wow, that’s cool. I want more.” “During mealtimes, it could be used to request more or to make comment

about the fine school cuisine. Access tarheelreader.org (books created by individuals with

exceptional needs) can be perfectly relevant to what you are studying in class.

The End Please let me know if you need any

assistance programing your devices.