Communication and Interaction Hardware
AssistiveWare are dedicated to making Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) an effective and accepted means of communication. Their work goes beyond creating tools and they actively work towards a society that understands and accepts AAC.
The AV1 robot by No Isolation is designed to help children with long-term illnesses, SEMH needs or other long-term sbsenteeism to attend school remotely, reducing isolation and enabling social interaction.
The C-Pen is a pen scanner designed for various applications, including education and work. It allows users to scan printed text and listen to it being read aloud, making it particularly useful for individuals with reading challenges. The C-Pen Exam Reader can be used in external exams.
Ohbot has been created by Mat Walker, a roboticist who created the Inkha robot receptionist at King’s College, London and Dan Warner, a primary teacher and ICT specialist who advises schools and local authorities on educational technology for learning.
We use a range of Switches to aid communication, allowing the user to record a message or series of messages, with levels allowing for different categories. These include but are not limited to:
Go Talk is a battery operated speech output device with carry handle. They come in different sizes Pocket, 4+, 9+ and 20+.
This is great introduction to a communication device with different layers and a selection of core words on each layer.
CENMAC uses a range of Tobii Dynavox speech-generating and eyegaze compatible devices to allow AAC users access to various TD vocabulary sets.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have AI-powered assistive features, helping visually impaired users navigate daily life as well as supporting students with severe reading challenges such as dyslexia. They offer voice commands, object recognition, and text reading, and hands-free accessibility while looking like regular eyewear.
CENMAC uses a range of SmartBox speech-generating devices including the Gridpad 10 and 12/Talkpad line to allow AAC users to communicate using GRID vocabulary sets.
CENMAC uses a range of Jabbla speech-generating devices such as the Allora 3, to allow AAC users to communicate using Jabbla pagesets and utilise multilingual vocabulary sets.
We use a range of Liberator devices in order to enable non-verbal individuals the opportunity to communicate spontaneously.
The Logan ProxPad is a powerful device which enables communication for a wide range of users. The unique Touch or Swipe action on the ProxPAD makes communication easy for children and adults with speech and language difficulties. Young children who are still developing their language skills, as well as users who have limited hand function can all benefit from using the ProxPAD.
Scanmarker Pro is a standalone reading device which does notrequire a computer or mobile app. It features built-in Wi-Fi for online language packs and Bluetooth for wireless earbuds, so students can read, listen, translate, and take notes.
Liberator has a large range of switches that give you more options but also to provide switch solutions for accessing AAC or assistive technology at an affordable price. Also includes switch mounting, industrial velcro and stick pads for positioning.