Which Android text to speech apps would you recommend for a person unable to speak, but still able to use their hands?

 

Cynthia Knoche

 

From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:29 PM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: Android for AAC

 

This is GREAT, thanks!

And this is my “holiday project”—during the “slow” period of the holidays I will purchase a tablet and all other accessories and teach myself how to use it.  I (and the listserv) REALLY appreciate this!
A

 

Alisa

 

Alisa Brownlee, ATP

Assistive Technology Specialist

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association, National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter

215-631-1877

 

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From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:27 PM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Android for AAC

 

Hi Alisa and List,

LOL.  Sorry for my last two very brief emails.  I actually didn't notice I was writing on the listserv instead of just responding to Margaret. 

 

Here is a little more information to explain how I'm  using the Android for AAC:

 

I  would recommend a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. Walmart has them for $249.00 right now along with a $36.00  two year warranty that includes spills, drops, and basic electronic problems. Though I'm conflicted in recommending people buy from Walmart, I'm making an exception on this listserv because we dwell in the world of low and no-budgets.  GT2s can be purchased elswhere for more $$$ for people unable to rationalize a Walmart purchase.

 

To use a pointing device you will need a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2  USB adapter.  Here is one.

 

I have had sucess with this set-up with every USB tracker I have tried so far including head trackers, touchpads, joysticks, and trackballs.  If a patient needs a switch for mouse clicking you would need an adapted mouse, trackball, etc because you will not have a port for a Swifty and you certainly don't have a switch port.  Does that make sense? 

 

I'm still learning about mobile tablets and excited to hear about anything other have learned or recommend.

Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist

Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
2324 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
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Fax (415)600-3778



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From: Alisa Brownlee <xxxxxx@alsa-national.org>
Subject: RE: AAC App for Android?
To: "xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com" <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com>
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 2:57 PM

Amy,

Can you clarify to those people like me who don’t have a droid yet and don’t know much about them. (call me the dark ages assistive tech person)

 

So, I go to Best Buy and buy a Samsung tablet, download the communication app.  Is there an external part I need to make the droid hands free?  Or can I simply plug a switch into the USB port?

 

I know, I need hand holding here J  But exact info will help me assemble what I need and try it out.

 

Thanks,

 

Alisa

 

Alisa Brownlee, ATP

Assistive Technology Specialist

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association, National Office and Greater Philadelphia Chapter

215-631-1877

 

Follow me on Twitter: @alsassistivetec

 

Follow my blog, dedicated to assistive technology issues, disability issues, and ALS: http://alsassistivetechnology.blogspot.com

 

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From: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Amy Roman
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:54 PM
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: AAC App for Android?

 

I am using ez speech and SVox. 

Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist

Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
2324 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Cell (415)518-0592
Fax (415)600-3778



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From: Margaret Cotts <xxxxxx@pacbell.net>
Subject: AAC App for Android?
To: xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 2:19 PM

Hi-

I was wondering, what AAC Apps for Android are you using for your clients with ALS/ literate adults?

 

(Amy, you had mentioned used the SVOX speech synthesizer, but are you using it in conjunction with some other AAC interface?)

 

Thanks for your help with this!

 

Margaret

 


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