Hi Lisa,

I hope all is well with you. I am sure you have all of the usual apps from free ones like SpeakIt to more costly ones like Predictable. One you may not have heard of is Phonto (https://store.prentrom.com/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/163)

Phonto is a free app available for Android and iOS. It allows for text to be added to pictures that are stored in the device photo library. We have been using it for some of our aphasia clients. After the pictures are annotated, we work with the client to store them in appropriate folders in the photo library. The client is then taught to access the annotated pictures to support conversation on relevant topics. The communication partner can use the annotations to gain more information about the topic and possibly ask the person with aphasia questions, etc. to expand the conversation. This is working well for clients who don't want a speech output app but can benefit from visual scene type support for conversation.

Good luck with your project. I will be anxious to see all of the information you have collected. 

Best,

Pam

On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 8:49 PM, Lisa Bardach <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:

Colleagues,
I'm working on a list of apps (Apple, Android, and Windows 8) that you are using to facilitate communication.  In addition to text-to-speech apps, I'm looking for what apps you may be using that have medical communication boards, yes/no apps, apps that provide photographic support with spoken and/or printed messages, and apps that allow for individuals to maintain social relationships and to reminisce.

I would appreciate any information you can provide ASAP.  I'm working on a deadline of this Friday (sorry for the short notice).  But I know that you all have LOTS of great ideas.  When I am able, I will share the info.

thanks,

Lisa

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