1. Accessibilty Project July 26, 2004 Barbara Episale

2. Portable Communication Devices For use with communication impaired individuals For use with severely disabled individuals

3. Portable Communication Devices Go Talk Go Talk 4 Pocket Go Talk

4. Features Lightweight Portable Durable Easy to record Good Voice Quality with adjustable volume One year warranty

5. Go Talk Features 6 minutes of memory (8-15 seconds per message 9” x 12” x 7/8” w/built in handle 9—2” message keys which allows for 36 messages Overlays slide in and out Runs on 2 AA batteries Cost -- $179.00

6. Go Talk 4 Features 4.5 minutes of memory (16 seconds per message) 9” x 12” x 7/8” including built in handle 4—3” message keys (4 levels) allow for 16 messages Overlays slide in and out and may be stored inside An additional yellow button for an extra 20 second message Cost--$159.00

7. Pocket Go Talk Features 5 minutes of memory (12 seconds per message) Handheld AAC device measuring 5 5/8” x 3” x 1” 5—7/8” x 11/2” message keys (5 levels) allow for 25 messages Scanning capable. Switch access built in with 5 adjustable scanning speeds Canvas tote case that can be worn around the waist or on the shoulder Cost--$199 Case--$29.00

8. Software Communication Board-Builder Construct and print communication boards quickly For use with PCS library Can type in English or Spanish Cost--$129.00 (Mac) $169.00 (Win)

9. Software Boardmaker Graphics database containing over 3,000 Picture Communication Symbols Make communication display boards Make pictures any size and with any spacing Print in black and white or color Store, name, retrieve, resize and paste scanned or hand-drawn pictures. Make worksheets,books, posters or picture instruction sheets in Boardmaker or in your desktop publishing program Cost--$299.00 (Mac and Win)

10. Overview of Features Affordable Easily programmable Portable and durable Versatile—can change messages easily Can be used by an individual with limited cognitive awareness Can be used by an individual with fine and gross motor impairments

11. Overview Cont. Pictures can be used individually or as a phrase Can be used for all ages