Communication
The term AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is used to describe extra ways of helping people who find it hard to communicate by speech or writing. AAC helps them to communicate more easily, covering a huge range of techniques to support or replace spoken communication. These include gesture, signing, symbols, word boards, communication boards and books, as well as Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs).
There are two main types of AAC system: Unaided Communication and Aided Communication. Aided communication can involve Low-tech or High-tech methods.
Some people have additional physical difficulties and may need to use different ways to access these AAC methods either by switching, using eyegaze and keyguards.
At RSLSteeper, we work with the largest and most respected equipment supplier of AAC devices -Tobii UK. We have all access methods available including the Tobii range of eyegaze systems, switching, and keyguards and along with different sizes of device C8, C12 and C15.
We also offer the Tobii communication suite of software, and language sets including Communicator, Sono, Primo and Lexis, also with all the UK based communication packages like WordPower, Picture WordPower, The Grid and Ingfield Dynamic Vocabulary. We work with text, symbols, photographs and a combination of all.
We offer full support with assessments, demonstrations and talks and offer a free 2-week loan service.
To find out more, or to arrange a visit with your local Assistive Technology Product Advisor, email or call us on 0113 207 0449 today.
