EmberApp vs epSpeak

The EmberApp was created to help people with disabilities prepare for emergency situations, particularly fire. The creation of the App, and the wider EMBER project, is in direct response to the 2019/2020 summer bushfires where 80% of the Shoalhaven region was burned or impacted. Feedback from two Australian Royal Commissions into bushfires and the disability sector also identified the need for emergency preparedness in the disability sector.    Key users of the App will be people living with disability, their carers, family members and wider support networks. The App allows individuals to store important information on phones or devices in case of evacuation.  It includes what to bring, how to go, where to stay and who to contact.  These items are important for individuals living with mobility and anxiety issues along with individuals who require medical appliances and life-sustaining medications.   The App is created using Plain English for greater accessibility, covering information on bushfires, emergency agencies, evacuation points and news sources.  Communication Boards are also provided for those who are non-verbal. App participants will also receive a backpack that contains basic items and a checklist covering what to take in emergencies.    Privacy Policy https://www.flagstaffgroup.com.au/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=6aa5ad9e-eefc-4d40-b4d2-07b57f37cad7   Terms & Conditions Terms and Conditions | The Flagstaff Group Limited

epSpeak — Give Them a Voice epSpeak is a picture-based communication app (AAC) that helps children and adults who are nonverbal or have limited speech say what they mean — one tap at a time. Tap a picture, hear the word. It's that simple to start, and it grows with the user from single words all the way to full sentences. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE epSpeak - Big, friendly buttons — designed for small hands and first-time users. - Meet Echo, a warm animated character who speaks each word with you, so communication feels personal, not clinical. - Two ways to talk: a simple Sound Board for tapping single words, and a full AAC word board for building sentences from core vocabulary. - A research-informed, color-coded word board (Modified Fitzgerald layout) keeps core words always within reach. - Works in your language — available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Arabic. BUILT FOR THE WHOLE TEAM epSpeak connects the people who support a communicator: - For caregivers: Organize categories, add your own photos and words, and personalize the experience from your phone or the web portal. Adjust voice speed, button size, and what's shown — and changes appear on the user's device within seconds. - For practitioners (SLPs, teachers, therapists): Work across multiple clients, set communication goals, track progress, and leave notes — all in one place. PERSONAL AND PRIVATE - Add your own photos so the words match the user's real world — their cup, their dog, their favorite snack. - Hide or show individual items per user, so what's on screen fits the moment. - Your data is encrypted on the device, and end users never see notifications or pop-ups that could overwhelm them. DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRUSTRATION, BUILD CONNECTION Every feature is shaped around real communication: clear audio, an optional auto-return so the screen steps back when a word is done, and a calm, uncluttered interface that keeps the focus on the message — not the menus. Whether you're a parent starting your child's communication journey, a teacher supporting building skills session by session, epSpeak gives every voice a way to be heard. Start the conversation today.