1. Kevin Hansen, Voice Options Program Manager
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

2. What is Voice Options
Connecting Californians with Speech Language Disabilities
to iPads with Speech Applications
Pilot Program of the California Public Utilities Commission
Launched by CFILC January 11th 2017
Provided by 10 Demonstration sites statewide

3. It’s a PILOT!
We are piloting a distribution model with 10 sites located at Independent Living Centers & Assistive Technology Centers statewide We are collaborating with the Communication Technology Education Center to train staff on how to provide Demonstrations of iPads/Apps We are collaborating with WestEd to independently evaluate the program design, distribution and outcomes We have developed a website & outreach materials, applications etc.

4. Pilot Limitations We have 200 iPads for Long-Term Loan
Demo sites are contracted through September 30, 2017

5. How Does Voice Options Work??
If you or someone you know has a speech disability this program is for you.

6. How Does Voice Options Work??
Step One: Find a demonstration center and schedule a demonstration.
If a demonstration center is not located near by then call the nearest Voice Options center and set up a remote demonstration appointment.

7. 10 Demonstration Sites Redding Sacramento Grass Valley San Jose
Salinas
Anaheim
Los Angeles
Santa Ana
San Bernardino
San Diego
Disability Action Center
California Foundation for ILCs
FREED Center for Independent living
Silicon Valley Independent Living Centers
Central Coast Center for Independent Living
Team of Advocates for Special Kids
EmpowerTech
Assistive Technology Exchange Center
Rolling Start Inc.
San Diego Assistive Technology Center

8. How Does Voice Options Work??
Step Two: Experience a demonstration of the five speech applications on an iPad.
Bring Family Members, caregiver or friends.

9. 5 iPad Speech Applications
TouchChat HD
GoTalk NOW Plus
LAMP
Proloqou4Text
Predictable

10. How Does Voice Options Work??
Step Three: After the demonstration, if you think a speech app would work for you, borrow an iPad with the speech apps to use in your everyday life for two weeks to 30 days.
If you feel like you need more information on how to use one of the applications please call the Voice Options center and arrange a time for more training.
There are other accessory items that you can borrow.

11. Accessories Otterbox Case Screen Protectors
ChatWrap Case with Speakers
Bluetooth Speakers
Bluetooth Keyboard
Floor Mount
Table/Wheelchair Mount
Mount Modular Hose

12. Pictures of the different types of mounts available in the Voice Options Pilot Program.

13. How Does Voice Options Work??
Step Four: If you find one or more of the speech apps help you communicate, you can apply to borrow an iPad with your favorite speech app for a long-term loan.

14. Voice Options – Process
Demonstration
Short-Term Loan
A 14 to 30 Day Loan
Long-Term Loan
As long as the individual is using the iPad and App they may keep it as long as needed.

16. 163 84 loans Loans LOANS….. Short Term Loans Long Term Loans
Numbers as of 5/12/2017 84

17. Ethnicity Trends

18. Age Trends

19. QUESTIONS?
Any questions so far?

20. Demonstration on Applications
Megan Cowdell will now introduce you to the five speech applications.

21.
1000 G Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814