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AAC Intervention.com ![[IMAGE]](images/eloqco_1.jpg)
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AAC Intervention.com is a website that sells products to aid in making overlays for early intervention with AAC. It also provides helpful information on how to begin using AAC with a non-speaking child. This website has some unique features such as local and national presentation/conference dates, and tips of the month. www.aacintervention.com
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ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. Their website includes links for resource centers, product information, and other AAC related websites. www.abledata.com
AbleNet sells a variety of communication aids, switches, and other adaptive devices. The website offers links for the products catalog, AAC news, frequently asked questions, and other AAC related websites. www.ablenetinc.com
Adaptivation designs, manufactures and distributes assistive technology to persons with disabilities. Adaptivation products include the Chipper, Voice Pal, and many other related devices and the accessories that go with them. The website includes links for their product catalog, domestic and foreign dealers, upcoming workshops, and other AAC related websites. www.adaptivation.com
Adaptive Switch Laboratories,
Inc. 
Adaptive Switch Laboratories, Inc. is a company that makes and sells a variety of switches and mounting kits. Their products are compatible with a variety of wheelchairs. Product catalogs and price lists can be found on their website. The ASL website also includes information about educational seminars and leasing programs. www.asl-inc.com
AMDi focuses on the designing, engineering and manufacturing of electronic devices for governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Some of their products include the Tech/Speak, Tech/Talk, and Tech/Fou. Their website provides the product catalog and price list. www.amdi.net
Assistive Technology, Inc is the manufacturer of the Gemini AAC device and universally accessible Macintosh computer, suited to a range of input methods. Assistive Technology also produces LINK, a high-quality talking keyboard. The website includes links to the Assistive Technology Inc. products catalog, and upcoming tradeshows and conferences. www.assistivetech.com
Augmentative Communication News
Distributed worldwide, Augmentative Communication News (ACN) and Alternatively Speaking (AS) are informative newsletters that together provide the latest information on hot topics in the field, discussion of vital issues for AAC stakeholders and news from the AAC community. The Augmentative Communication News website also provides links for presentations, articles in the publications, and other AAC related websites. www.augcominc.com
Aurora Systems Inc. is a company that provides effective and affordable assistance for people with special needs. They sell computer software for people with learning disabilities, augmentative communication needs, and speech disabilities. The Aurora Systems Inc. website contains purchasing information and a support system center for their products. In addition, their website contains a variety of features such as an online tour. www.aurora-systems.com
Communication Aid Manufacturers Association (CAMA) 
CAMA is an organization of the major manufacturers of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software and hardware products. CAMA conducts workshops throughout the United States every year. CAMA will also send packets of catalogues upon request. www.aacproducts.org
Communication Devices Inc.
Communication Devices Inc., is the manufacturer of the Holly.com line of augmentative communication devices. This website also has links to other AAC websites. www.comdevices.com
Consultants for Communication Technology 
Consultants for Communication Technology products include the KeyWi and KeyWi2 line of software, which enables a laptop computer to become a complete communication device without the need for an external synthesizer. Other products include an environmental control system. The website includes links for the company’s product catalog, downloads of a demo of their software, and the opportunity to hear the synthesized voices that are included with the KeyWi software. www.ConCommTech.com
Crestwood
Communication Aids, Inc. 
Crestwood Communication Aids, Inc. has 274 helpful light-tech products that are easy-to-use, and affordably priced. Their website includes links for their products, and their products catalog. www.communicationaids.com
Products by DynaVox Systems include the DynaMyte 3100, the DynaVox 3100, and The DynaVox line of software for both Macintosh and IBM compatible computers. The DynaVox Systems website includes links for tech tips, upcoming trade shows, and finding a DynaVox representative in your area. www.dynavoxsys.com
Electronic Speech Enhancement, Inc.
The entrepreneurs at Electronic Speech Enhancement, Inc., invented a technology called "speech enhancement" to combat the challenge of making speech clearer, not just louder. The ESE website includes links for their products, and their ordering process. www.speechenhancer.com
"Enabling Devices, a division of Toys for Special Children, Inc., is dedicated to providing affordable learning and assistive devices for the physically challenged." The website for enabling devices includes links to their products catalog, and an online shopping option. This website also includes links to many other related websites. www.enablingdevices.com
Enkidu sells an AAC device which features a dynamic display and synthesized speech. This device comes in handheld and palmtop varieties. The Enkidu website has links to contact the company, and frequently asked questions and answers. www.enkidu.net
The Great Talking Box Company has affordable communication devices for the disabled community. Their products include EasyTalk, DigiCom 2000, e-talk, along with accessories. Other items found at the site are mounting systems which include desk and wheelchair mounts. The Great Talking Box Company website has other useful information such as trade shows and sales information. www.greattalkingbox.com
Some of the products offered by Gus Communications, Inc. include a software package that is compatible with any Windows based personal computer. The Gus Communications, Inc. website includes links for their products, ordering, and demos of their products that can be downloaded onto any IBM compatible computer. www.gusinc.com
Imaginart is a company that sells functional materials for SLPs, OTs, special education teachers, parents, and caregivers for clients of any age. AAC products sold by this company include the Touch ‘n Talk communication series. The website contains links for all the specialty areas the company makes products for as well as links for their featured products, special offers, and forthcoming products. www.imaginartonline.com
IntelliTools develops and markets computer products for special education. The Company's mission is to help children with educational challenges (physical and/or cognitive) optimize their social and academic participation and success. Products by IntelliTools include Creativity Tools, Curriculum Resources, and SwitchIt! Software. Along with information about their products, the IntelliTools website also includes links for tutorials and training, technical support, product demos, and links to other AAC related websites. www.intellitools.com
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is an international organization devoted to advancing the field of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC). The Mission of ISAAC is to improve communication and the quality of life for people with severe communication impairments. ISAAC does this by advancing the field of AAC, facilitating information exchange and focusing attention on work in the field. The ISAAC website provides links to AAC resources, publications, and events and conferences. www.isaac-online.org
LC Technologies, Inc. is a company that manufactures the Eyegaze Communication System, a system that "empowers people to communicate with the world by only the movement of their eyes." Their website includes product brochures and prices. In addition, it also provides papers and presentations by individuals who have used or worked with Eyegaze Communication Systems. www.eyegaze.com
Luminaud Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of high quality electronic speech equipment and tracheostoma products. Some of their products include minivox, chattervox, and other voice amplification products. Their website includes their products catalog and price lists, and links to other AAC related websites. www.luminaud.com
Madentec is a company that is focused on creating products, which allow people with disabilities to function to their maximum capacity. Their products include computer access enhancers such as Tracker 2000, a headpointer access system. In addition, they sell a variety of electronic aides for environmental control. The Madentec website also includes frequently asked questions, and links that provide games to play using Tracker 2000. www.madentec.com
Mayer-Johnson, Inc. offers products for special needs and education. Products by Mayer-Johnson, Inc. include the Boardmaker software which has an index of Picture Communication Symbols*, and many other AAC related devices and matierials. Their website includes links to other AAC websites, and the product catalog for Mayer-Johnson Inc., as well as upcoming conferences and Tech Support for the Mayer-Johnson line of products. www.mayer-johnson.com
*The Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) are copyrighted @ 1981-2000, Mayer-Johnson, Inc. All rights reserved. The PCS were used with permission from Mayer-Johnson, Inc.
The Prentke Romich Company (PRC) produce a number of devices that take advantage of Minspeak semantic compaction. This vocabulary system features over 4000 vocabulary words available on a single overlay. The PRC website offers links to their products catalog, product representatives, training seminars, and conferences as well as a link to other AAC related websites. www.prentrom.com
* Photographs courtesy of Prentke Romich Company.
RJ Cooper & associates makes products for persons with special needs, including special software and hardware adaptations. RJ Cooper & Associates also sells a variety of switches and related devices including the Big Baby Switch especially designed for babies. This site includes a single switch arcade game that can be downloaded to an Apple or IBM compatible computer as well as links to their TechWeek vacation, lectures and workshops. www.rjcooper.com
Saltillo Corporation is a company that develops, manufactures, and distributes communication products for non-speaking individuals. Their products are designed to be easy-to-use by communicator and his/her support staff. The Saltillo Corporation website contains details and purchasing information about ChatBox and its accessories among other AAC devices. The website also contains helpful technical support, distributor locations, and their rental policies. www.saltillo.com
The Slater Software Inc. is the producer of the Picture It, Pixreader, and Pixwriter software packages which teach literacy skills to children with special needs. This line of software is available for both Macintosh and IBM compatible computers. This site includes descriptions of the previously mentioned products along with Adaptive Plays and Interactive Books. It also includes a link to the Slater Software products catalog. www.slatersoftware.com
Synergy is a company that makes AAC/computer systems and a wide range of software and adaptive inputs. Synergy offers an AAC/functional computer system for both Macintosh and IBM compatible computers. Their website includes links for funding assistance, frequently asked questions, and upcoming workshops and lectures. www.speakwithus.com
Tash Inc. is the manufacturer of a variety of switches, adaptive devices, and mounting devices. Their website offers online shopping and the option of requesting a catalog. Through this website one can also contact the company, and find out details about product warranty. www.tashinc.com
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln AAC
website 
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) AAC website contains academic and clinical training information, as well as vendor information for people working with AAC. It also provides a variety of links to AAC and other speech-language pathology sites. http://aac.unl.edu
Words+, Inc. is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Their products include the computer software, Freedom 2000, and the Message Mate line of products. The Words+, Inc. website includes links for their products catalog, upcoming workshops, and links to other AAC related websites. www.words-plus.com
This website provides information concerning children and AAC devices. It addresses questions such as when and where to get help regarding AAC. There is also a link for choosing the best AAC system and the accessories that will be needed with the system. www.mrtc.org/~duffy/yaak/toc.html
ZYGO Industries, Inc. is the manufacturer of the Macaw family of digitalized AAC systems. ZYGO Industries also manufactures many a variety of assistive technology devices. Their website includes links to their product catalog, and a link to information about funding for assistive technology. www.zygo-usa.com
