New AAC Technologies from DynaVox
February 2007
Erin O’Halloran from DynaVox Technologies introduced the new DynaVox V and Vmax XP-based speech-generating devices to a group of augmentative communication specialists and assistive technology consultants at SET-BC in February. Erin demonstrated the features of the new InterAACT language framework which provides ready-made vocabularies for emergent, situational and creative communicators and also applies age-appropriate strategies and vocabulary. Visual scene displays were explored at many different communication levels. She also showed how Mayer-Johnson’s Boardmaker and Speaking Dynamically Pro software, which are familiar environments for many SET-BC teams, are included on each device. Following the demonstration, everyone had a chance to explore the new devices and software and discuss how these new technologies might meet the needs of AAC users in BC.
For more information on these new technologies, or on any other DynaVox products, contact Erin at erin.ohalloran@dynavoxtech.com, or visit the DynaVox Technologies website at www.dynavoxtech.com.
