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Fact Sheet 10 - Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices
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Augmentative and alternative communication includes any method that assists a person with communication when the person
is having difficulty with oral communication. It includes sign language, including gesture systems, and communication
devices. Listed below are websites that contain information about general resources, funding, and vendor information.
General Resources on the Internet
The following web resources listed below give a general overview about augmentative communication devices. Use the BACK
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Helpful Tips
The following websites listed below offer general tips and guidelines to help individuals evaluate their different
communication device needs.
Vendor Resources
The following list below provides different resource information on vendors of augmentative communication devices.
- AbleData - provides
objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and
international sources.
- AbleNet - Creative
Curricular Programs for Teaching Students with Disabilities.
- Ability Research
- manufacturer of AAC Devices
- Adaptivation -
designs, manufactures and distributes assistive technology to persons with disabilities throughout the world.
- ADAMLAB, LLC -
manufacturers of high quality, low cost augmentative communication equipment.
- Infogrip, Inc - specialize
in providing individuals with assistive technology and ergonomic products and training.
- Innovative Solutions Group, LLC
- offers a variety of products and services
including AAC Devices
- Advanced Multimedia, Inc -
manufacturer of speech generating devices.
- Assistive Technology Inc
- Technology solutions to help people with
disabilities lead more independent lives.
- Attainment Company -
dedicated to helping people with cognitive disabilities succeed at school, work and life.
- Crestwood Communication Aids - helping people open the doors of
communication so that they can control their own environment and gain independence.
- DynaVox Systems -
manufacturer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) products.
- Gus Communications -
manufactures and develops assistive technology software.
- Mayer-Johnson, Inc -
enhancing learning and human expression for individuals with special needs through symbol-based products, training
and services.
- Prentke Romich Company -
augmentative communication devices, computer access products, and other assistive technology for people with severe
disabilities.
- Saltillo Corporation -
specializes in voice output communication devices.
- Words Plus -
manufactures and develops AAC and other AT devices.
- Zygo Industries, Inc -
manufactures and develops AAC and other AT devices.
Funding Resources
When funding Augmentative Communication Devices, you need to ask yourself the following questions:
- What is the most likely source of funding such as Insurance, Voc Rehab, and Medicaid/Medicare?
- Have you dealt with the source before and if so, were you successful in funding your device?
- How will the device be used (employment, education, independent living)?
- What documentation will I need to submit to these resources?
Below are listed some resources that will help you determine the type of funding source to use when purchasing an
augmentative communication device.