Hi Listserv,

I just wanted to share something great that I just learned about.  Many of you may already be recommending this to your clients.

At today's clinic  I just checked in with a client about how he is alerting others in the house when he has a need and he told me about Alexa Drop In.  He told me he just says, with his SGD, "Alexa, Drop In Kitchen" and he instantly has a two way intercom with anyone in the kitchen.  He can tell them with his SGD exactly what he needs and the level of urgency.  This is a big improvement over a call chime.

Here is an article I found that explains how to set this up:  https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/amazon/143172-how-to-set-up-and-use-drop-in-on-amazon-echo-devices

It can even work with people in other houses.

Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist

Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
& ALSA Golden West AAC Evaluation Center and Lending Library

1100 Van Ness Ave.
6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109

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