Communication++Resources+Mid-Level+Technology

= **Assistive Technology is mandated by the law. ** = Assistive technology must be considered annually for every special needs student. The consideration outcomes become part of the student's Individualized Education Plan. Assistive Technology may be indicated when a student is having difficulty achieving their IEP goals and objectives. **IDEA '97 STATES**: "Annual consideration of assistive technology devices and services is required for all children identified as having an exceptional need." **IDEA '97 defines Assistive Technology Services as**: "Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device." "Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities." ([])
 * IDEA '97 defines AT devices as: **

=__Mid-Tech or Mid-Level Technology Devices: __=

===__//Step-by-Step Communicator://__ A voice-output, one button sequential messaging communication device. Record a sequence of any number of messages, up to a total of 75 seconds. Messages are recorded in a pre-set order to play back in succession. ===


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===__//Cheap Talk 4&8//__: The Cheap Talk 4 Inline is a portable, battery-operated, voice-output communication device. It has four, 2" colored targets with five seconds of recording time each. Possible use of separate switches for each target. The Cheap Talk 8 is a portable, batter-powered, digitized speech communication device. It is accessed by direct selection to eight targets or through external switches. It is easily programmed by a speaking individual. ===

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===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">__//Alpha Talker II//__: This is a simple, lightweight communication device. It can be easily programmed with speech with just a few presses of the buttons. It has a 32-location keyguard, but can be programmed with as few as 4 or 8 locations as may be required by individual needs. It has high quality digitized speech, and comes with 3 standard or 5.25 minutes of extended speech. Additional speech is available with an optional module. The AlphaTalker has icon prediction that lights icons that typically follow in sequence of the one chosen by the user. The AlphaTalker permits transfer of vocabulary to a computer disk which protects against memory loss, but also serves to perform limited computer emulation. ===

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">This product is discontinued, if you need product information or device assistance for your Alphatalker go to: []

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