Thanks,
Amy. This is an Interesting article, especially the suggestion
“for A.L.S.
assistance
groups to buy dozens of netbooks, install specialized software like Proloquo2Go and lend them to
clients.” A netbook with
Prologuo2Go (or similar software) may be affordable for PALS who enter
nursing
homes or enroll in hospice before acquiring an AAC device via
Medicare… especially
if MDA’s $2,000 speech device grant could be used to fund this lower
cost alternative.
Judie
Judie Benwick, MSH, MPH, CHES
Care Coordinator
(Toll-free) 888-257-1717, ext. 112
(Jacksonville) 904-688-0886
(Fax) 904-685-5203
The ALS Association, Florida Chapter
3242 Parkside Center Circle,
Tampa, FL 33619
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Subject: [Assistive Technology] NYTimes.com: For Speech-Impaired,
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Interesting
article discussing some of the new options for do-it-yourself high
tech
AAC (most come in under $450.00 for all components).
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