DonKeyBoard AAC vs Ora CAA

DonKeyBoard is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that helps people express themselves in a fast, clear, and accessible way. Using pictograms, voice, and text, it supports everyday communication for needs, pain, emotions, actions, and important daily messages. DonKeyBoard is designed for people with communication difficulties, including: • children and adults with autism or language delay • people with aphasia • people with ALS • people recovering after surgery • anyone who needs an easier and more immediate way to make themselves understood The app is free, works 100% offline, and does not collect personal data. DonKeyBoard is built around simplicity, speed, and personalization, so each user can adapt it to their own communication style. Main features • Fast communication with pictograms, voice, and text • Tap once to speak a message • Press and hold to expand the phrase • In-app typing • Favorites for quick access to important content • Customizable buttons, categories, icons, colors, and text size • Personal photos for custom buttons • Hide, reorder, and adapt buttons for each user • Adjustable voice, speech rate, and pitch • Send messages to three selected contacts • A built-in game to learn how to use the app • Export and import profiles, including preferences, custom buttons, and photos All content works directly on the device, making DonKeyBoard reliable in everyday situations even without an internet connection. DonKeyBoard was created from a very personal motivation: to build a tool that could genuinely make daily communication easier. The project continues to evolve through real-world use and feedback from families, caregivers, teachers, and professionals. For suggestions, questions, or feedback, contact: donkeyboard@icloud.com

Ora est une application de Communication Améliorée et Alternative (CAA) pensée pour les enfants et adultes autistes non-verbaux. Elle leur donne une voix : tapez sur des pictogrammes simples, construisez une phrase, et l'application la lit à voix haute. Pensée avec une orthophoniste, Ora fonctionne 100 % hors-ligne, sur iPhone et iPad.