TouchChat HD vs Make a Choice

TouchChat is a full-featured Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. TouchChat gives an individual the ability to choose a vocabulary file which consists of pages and buttons that contain words, phrases, sentences, and other functions. Messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing a recorded message. Various synthesized and custom voice options are available, allowing the user to choose a voice that fits their own personality. Various vocabulary files are included. Visit our website for a full list of options. The Upgrade Store provides additional in-app purchases, including the WordPower® series of AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication and is available in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. The Upgrade Store also provides English vocabularies files (Gateway©, Pixon®60 and Talk About AAC), services, and symbol libraries. Vocabulary files within TouchChat are fully customizable, including pages, grid layout, buttons, messages, and symbols. Select from over 45 button actions and nearly 40,000 Symbolstix® symbols* when creating new buttons. You can also choose to use an existing image or take a photo with the built-in camera. Additionally, gestures can be used to navigate to new pages, speak messages, etc. *Please note: PCS© symbols can only be used in TouchChat after an in-app purchase is completed. Button activation timing can be adjusted to meet the needs and capabilities of the user. Adjustments include button dwell time and button release time. Buttons can also be configured to activate on release. Additional access methods such as scanning, head tracking, and eye tracking may be available based on device model and may require an additional hardware purchase. Text generated with TouchChat can be shared on social media or via iMessage® and email using a wireless connection. Generate a message, push on the text window, and choose a service. Additionally, text can be copied to/from TouchChat and other applications so it can be spoken out loud. Once programming is complete, vocabulary files can be imported and exported through AirDrop, email, iTunes® file sharing, DropBox™ or Google Drive™. TouchChat also enables users to subscribe to iShare and store custom files for safe keeping (not available to customers residing in the European Union). iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. By downloading and using the TouchChat app, the purchaser accepts the PRC-Saltillo TouchChat Software License Terms. The Manufacturer of the iOS application – TouchChat is: Prentke Romich Company dba PRC-Saltillo 1022 Heyl Rd Wooster, OH 44691 USA Tel.: (330) 262-1984 // (800) 262-1984 Fax: (330) 262-4829 Email: info@aacapps.com Web: www.prc-saltillo.com The EU Authorized European Representative for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Prentke Romich GmbH Karthäuserstr. 3 D-34117 Kassel Germany Tel.: (05 61) 7 85 59-0 Fax: (05 61) 7 85 59-29 Email: info@prentke-romich.de Web : www.prentke-romich.de The UK Responsible Person for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Liberator Ltd Glenside Business Park West Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3SA UK Tel: +44 (0)1733 370470 Email: info@liberator.co.uk Web: www.liberator.co.uk/ The Swiss Authorized Representative for the iOS application – TouchChat is: Inspera GmbH Thunstrasse 64 | CH-3110 Münsingen Phone +41 31 819 74 60 | Mobile +41 79 435 53 09 mail@inspera.ch | www.inspera.ch

Designed in co-operation with a Speech Pathologist, parents and carers describing what they need, Make a Choice is a simple to use, and yet flexible tool for people who need to communicate a choice. Make a Choice can be used on its own, however it is also great as an adjunct to your other favorite AAC tools. People with motor problems will find that the button sizes make it easier, providing direct access via fingers or fist, etc. Make a Choice is great for people working with various forms of Dyspraxia, (also known as Motor Learning Difficulties, Perceptuo-Motor Dysfunction, and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)). By providing a small number of choices, the communicator is better able to focus, and express themselves clearly. Make a Choice can also be used for “First and Then” two and four step schedules, or in situations where a client needs to express an opinion (“I Like” / “I don’t like”). In fact, the versatility of Make a Choice allows you to use it in all sorts of situations. Make a Choice provides the ability to configure Choice Boards of two, or four buttons on the screen with text, an image, or both. When a button is pressed on the main screen, the text of the button is spoken by your device, or, if your prefer, you can record your own voice and that will be played instead. Buttons may be further configured to have their own background color, ensuring your ability to create buttons that are easy to see, and respond to. Images can be easily be imported direct from your devices camera, the Photos app, or from the internet via copy-paste. There are no limits to how many Choice Boards you can create, and there are no limits to the number of buttons. Make a Choice has been built with speed and ease of use in mind. If you are in an emergency situation and you need to help someone communicate their choice about something, just create a couple of new buttons, and in less than a minute you can have them on screen. Do you want to create a new Choice Board with a different combination of buttons that you’ve already created? That’s easy! Every button you create is there for you to pick and re-use, any number of times. For communication ovation partners, this is a great tool to help your cared one express her or his self through choosing one action, over another. Make a Choice allows you to share your Choice Board configurations with others via iCloud Drive, DropBox, and any other iOS compatible file sharing service. This allows you to backup your data, share it amongst your devices, and with clients and friends. Make a Choice allows you to lock down the Choice Board configuration, preventing unwanted changes to the Choice Boards you’ve created. Make a Choice uses nice large buttons to better facilitate use by people with motor difficulties. Button sizes have been crafted to make them large and well spaced, improving usability further. Make a Choice works on all iPad and iPhone devices running iOS 9 or later. There are NO in-app purchases, and there are no limits on how many buttons or Choice Boards you can create. Feature summary: * Unlimited number of buttons. * Unlimited number of choice boards. * Configuration can be backed up or shared via iCloud Drive, Dropbox or similar. * Configuration can be locked. * Easy to use. * Fully accessible via Voice Over and Accessibility Switches * Supports recording your own voice for buttons. * Uses in-device text to speech when no voice recording is provided. * Buttons support text, images, or both. * Button background color is configurable. * 2 or 4 button Choice Boards supported. * Great for “First and Then” use. * Print your choice boards to your AirPrint printer! * Localized in English, French and Spanish.