Communicate with Community vs IssieVoice

Communicate clearly with simple taps. This app supports people who find talking difficult, tiring, or stressful by turning words and pictures into spoken sentences. Build messages from a curated word bank or type your own, and hear them spoken out loud using the device’s built‑in voice. It’s calm, predictable, and private by design — no account, no tracking, and nothing uploaded. Who it’s for • Non‑speaking and low‑speech users • People who benefit from visual choices and predictable routines • Families, educators, and therapists supporting daily communication What you can do • Express needs, wants, and feelings with quick, tap‑based phrases • Build full sentences from words like “I”, “want”, “please”, “now”, and more • Type any sentence and have it spoken out loud • Use consistent, easy‑to‑recognize categories to reduce decision fatigue Key features • Needs: Quick phrases like “I want water,” “I want food,” or “I want to rest.” • Wants: Everyday requests such as “go outside,” “call someone,” or “music please.” • Feelings: Emotional words like happy, sad, mad, scared, anxious, or jealous. • Sentence Builder: Combine words from a bank or type your own message for flexible, real‑time communication. • Clear spoken output: Uses on‑device text‑to‑speech for fast, reliable audio. • Simple, supportive design: Large touch targets, calm layout, and predictable navigation. Why it helps • Reduces the pressure to “find the right words” in the moment • Supports autonomy and choice‑making throughout the day • Helps adults better understand needs, discomfort, and emotions without guesswork • Encourages modeling and participation in real contexts, not just practice Designed for real life • At home: Ask for water, food, a break, or help with the bathroom • At school: Tell a teacher how you feel or request the nurse or a quiet space • In the community: Say you’re scared, hurt, overwhelmed, or need to leave • During therapy: Offer predictable ways to answer questions and make choices Private by design • No account or login required • No data collection or tracking • Nothing you say is uploaded to a server • Speech is generated on the device using the system voice Tips for supporters • Sit alongside the user and model how to tap words and build sentences • Speak the sentence together with the device to reinforce meaning • Offer the app in real situations, not just during “practice time” • Treat every message as real communication — even short or imperfect ones • Be patient; exploration and mistaps are part of learning Accessibility and approach • Clear categories and consistent layout reduce cognitive load • Visual, tap‑based choices support comprehension and initiation • Flexible sentence building grows with the user’s skills • Works offline for predictable, always‑available communication Important note This app is a support tool, not a medical device. It does not replace speech therapy, medical care, or professional advice. Caregivers and professionals should determine how to use it within an individual’s overall support plan. Whether you’re communicating a need, a feeling, or a full thought, this app helps you be understood — quickly, clearly, and privately.

IssieVoice is a text-to-speech communication app that enables users to convert written text into spoken messages in a simple, fast, and accessible way. The app is designed for children and adults with complex communication needs who use typing to express thoughts, needs, feelings, and ideas. IssieVoice promotes participation, independence, and self-expression across a wide range of everyday, social, educational, and vocational settings. In addition to text-to-speech functionality, IssieVoice includes a variety of tools that support efficient and effective communication while allowing personalization to meet each user's unique needs. Key Features • Instant text-to-speech output of typed messages • Save frequently used messages for repeated use. • Quick access to saved messages directly from the keyboard. • Word prediction to support faster typing. • Customizable keyboard based on individual needs and preferences. • Simple, user-friendly, and accessible interface. • Suitable for use at home, in educational settings, therapeutic environments, and the community. About the Developers IssieVoice was developed by the Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro in collaboration with SAP Labs Israel. The app is part of the Issie family of applications, a suite of apps developed and adapted to support the communication, social, and learning needs of children and adults with disabilities.