This exciting new product combines the power and flexibility of Saltillo's ChatPC software with the durable and compact hardware used by Prentke Romich Company's Springboard Lite. Now, all of the features of ChatPC, including PalmChat and the NeoSpeech or Acapela synthesizer are available with a brilliant 7" color display. New features include ACCelerate with myVoice vocabulary files, scanning and visual scenes.
This robust device includes switch access ports and excellent audio quality. ALT-Chat™ measures just 7.3" x 7.3" x 1.8", weighs only 2 lbs. 8 oz., and is available in three colors.
The standard ALT-Chat™model is designed for individuals who will primarily be using symbols for communication. Although this model has keyboard pages for spelling, it does not include word prediction. It allows access to the PocketPC functionality, if needed.
For individuals using symbols to communicate, this includes the ability to use photos or choose from the 10,000+ symbols that are included with the ALT-Chat™. It allows maximum flexibility for customizing the appearance and size of the buttons and the number of buttons on a page. A number of pre-stored vocabulary page sets are included to meet the communication needs of a wide variety of individuals.
ALT-Chat™ provides both digitized (recorded) and synthesized (computer generated) speech. Neospeech has a very clear and natural sounding male and female voice in American English. Acapela comes with American English male and female options for adult & childs voice. Acapela also provides for a Spanish or French adult female voice.
Scanning In addition to touch screen access, ALT-Chat™ has a full complement of visual and auditory scanning capabilities. The user interface allows one to easily adjust various timing aspects, scanning patterns and switch input options to take advantage of each individual's unique capabilities.
PalmChat Expanded Nancy Inman M.A.T., CCC-SLP and Janet Lehr M.S., CCC-SLP, the developers of PalmChat, have taken advantage of ALT-Chat's larger screen to make their popular vocabulary program even more powerful. Page layouts have gone from 30 to 36 keys (4x9). PalmChat now contains over 800 single words (300 core and 500 fringe or extended).
Language Capabilities ALT-Chat™ meets the language and vocabulary needs of a wide variety of individuals. For the beginning communicator, you can customize pages with photos of the child's friends and environment. Messages can be recorded or spoken through the voice synthesizer. Buttons can be made as large or as small as you like. A number of page sets are included for various language levels and applications. PalmChat provides the power to create sentences 'on-the-fly'. The small size and unique features of the ALT-Chat allow this device to serve the needs of ambulatory individuals as their communication needs evolve.
While a variety of vocabulary files, or page sets, are provided with the ALT-Chat, you will want to make modifications and add additional vocabulary for the specific needs of the person using the device. The size, color, background, symbol, font, label, message and action of each button can be customized for one's individual needs. You can adjust the number of buttons on a page, the size of the speech display bar, and many other features to meet the unique needs of each individual.
You can easily customize and add vocabulary on the ALT-Chat unit itself. In addition, software is included which allows editing and customizing on a Windows computer. This program also provides an easy means of importing photos and other graphics to be used as symbols on the ALT-Chat device. Instructions are included for downloading the vocabulary to the ALT-Chat.
Pre-Loaded Vocabulary:
ALT-Chat™ ships with a number of default vocabulary files, or page sets. Each vocabulary file was designed to address the communication needs of a particular group of individuals. Keep in mind that all vocabulary programs are fully customizable and can be personalized for each individual.
PalmChat PalmChat uses high-frequency core words to facilitate quick and easy sentence generation. It also includes nouns and adjectives that are organized in logical categories. All grammatical word classes have been included. As a sentence is being built, you often find that the next word you want to say can be spoken with one or two button presses. A 'grammar' key is used to provide morphological endings to verbs, nouns and adjectives. A spelling page is used to spell words that are not included in the vocabulary set.
ACCelerate with myVoice Saltillo is excited to introduce AACcelerate with myVoice - a unique new suite of AAC vocabulary sets for the Alt-Chat targeting the communication needs of a broad spectrum of individuals. This expansive collection, which is intuitively woven into several different core vocabulary sets and phrase-based sets, incorporates the AAC vocabulary research of Dr. David Beukelman, Dr. Diane Bryen and Barbara Collier. For more detailed information and updates, visit www.TalkToMeTechnologies.com
myCore myCore is a clever fusion of core and phrase based vocabulary geared toward individuals with literacy skills.
myQuickChat myQuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward individuals with complex communication needs. It offers a high frequency, phrase-based communication system in an easy to use, yet very engaging format. The progressive system offers a variety of topics for everyday needs and conversation and provides immediate and more successful communication exchanges within a variety of settings. myQuickChat is available for both children and adults in 4, 8 and 12 locations, each with an identical 16 location Support Master Home Page.
VocabPC VocabPC was designed by Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP, for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Vocabulary in VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases, interactive sentences, activity vocabulary and naming words. VocabPC uses a 12 location page layout. The included manual contains customizing hints, teaching strategies, flashcards and vocabulary documentation.
16 Basic and Primary 3x6 Primary 3x6 and 16 Basic are both starter vocabularies that consist of a combination of words, phrases and sentences. Both programs contain vocabulary used at school, at home, in daily activities and in general communication. Both programs provide access to spelling keyboards.
Saltillo Sampler Saltillo Sampler is a set of pages that shows various capabilities and options of the ALT-Chat. Samples from a variety of symbols sets (PCS, Imagine and Unlimiter). A variety of button sizes and page layouts can help determine which setup might work best. Various examples of integrating different tools and button actions into vocabulary pages are also displayed.
General Features:
>7" (diagonal) Color Dynamic Display
>Lightweight and portable
>Software volume control
>On/off switch and auto power-down
>Recorded (digitized) speech capability
>NeoSpeech or Acapela synthesized speech
>Visual Scene capability
>Scanning - 1 switch & 2 switch with auditory prompting
>Holds numerous vocabulary files, each containing hundreds of pages
>SymbolStix™ are standard symbols and PCS™ symbols are available as an option
>Access to PocketPC applications
>Accessed by finger touch, single switch or two switch scanning
>rechargeable (Lithium-Ion) battery
>12 month warranty
>Size: 7.3" x 7.3" x 1.8"
>Weight: 2lb. 8oz
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