Assistive technology products and community programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every listing is researched and verified.
AssistiveWare
Symbol-based AAC app that enables people with speech difficulties to communicate using a research-based vocabulary system with customizable symbols and natural-sounding voices.
PRC-Saltillo
Full-featured AAC app with synthesized and recorded speech output, designed for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, ALS, apraxia, and other conditions affecting speech.
Attainment Company
Durable, portable dedicated AAC device with 20 message buttons plus 5 core vocabulary keys, requiring no software setup — just record and go.
Tobii Dynavox
Flexible AAC software platform offering multiple page sets including Core First, Motor Plan, and PODD, accessible via touch, eye gaze, or switch.
Saltillo (PRC-Saltillo)
A dedicated speech-generating device with TouchChat software, available in multiple screen sizes. Supports both touch and switch access for flexible communication across settings.
LoganTech
A unique communication device that uses RFID sound tags instead of a screen. You place picture cards or photos on the tags, and when someone puts the tag on the device, it speaks the recorded message. This hands-on approach works well for people with intellectual disabilities who learn better through touching and manipulating objects rather than pressing screen buttons.
InclusiveTLC
A lightweight, splashproof communication board that holds picture symbols on both sides. Originally designed for children with autism in low-resource settings, it is affordable and durable enough to go anywhere. It works as a standalone low-tech AAC tool or as a reliable backup when a high-tech device runs out of battery.
ChatterVox
A small, portable voice amplifier that makes a quiet voice louder and clearer. For someone with an intellectual disability who speaks softly or has weak breath support, this can be the difference between being heard and being overlooked. It clips onto clothing or a belt and works with different microphone styles.
AbleNet
A large, single-button device that plays a series of recorded messages in order. Each time someone presses the big colorful top, it says the next message in the sequence. This is great for helping someone participate in group activities, tell a story step by step, or follow along with a classroom routine.
AbleNet
A compact single-message communication device that records up to 2 minutes of speech. Just press the top to play back the recorded message. It comes with colored tops and a clear snap cover for picture symbols. The soft-touch coating makes it easy to grip, and it is built tough enough to handle drops.
AbleNet
A compact sequential message device that plays a different recorded message each time someone presses the top. It has three recording levels, so you can store different message sets for different situations (like classroom, lunchroom, or home). Great for helping someone participate in routines and conversations.
AbleNet
A two-choice communication device with red and yellow buttons side by side. Perfect for yes/no questions, choosing between two options, or making simple requests like 'I need help' and 'I'm done.' It has three recording levels and switch jacks for external switches.
AbleNet
A four-choice communication device with colored buttons for recording different messages. Ideal for making choices, requesting items, or commenting during activities. It has three recording levels so you can pre-record different message sets, and four jacks on the back for connecting external switches.
AbleNet
A versatile communication device with interchangeable grids for 1, 2, 4, or 8 messages. The FeatherTouch membrane responds to very light touches, making it accessible for people with limited hand strength. It has eight switch input jacks so each message location can be activated with an external switch.
AbleNet
A portable communication device with seven message locations and five recording levels, giving access to 23 unique messages total. Three core messages stay the same across all levels while four change, so someone always has their most important words available. The FeatherTouch surface responds to the lightest touches.
AbleNet
A portable communication device with twelve message locations and multiple recording levels for expanded vocabulary. The FeatherTouch surface responds to very light touches, making it accessible for people with limited hand strength. A good step up when someone has outgrown a smaller message device.
AbleNet
The largest QuickTalker model with twenty-three message locations across multiple recording levels. Designed for someone who needs a wider vocabulary but still benefits from a dedicated device with physical buttons rather than a screen. The FeatherTouch surface works with very light presses.
Enabling Devices
A versatile communicator that works three ways: single message, sequential (plays messages in order), or random mode. It has four recording levels with up to 300 seconds of total recording time, so families and therapists can set up different message sets for different situations. The large activation surface makes it easy to press.
Enabling Devices
Designed to grow with the learner. It starts as a simple single-message device and progressively expands up to seven levels as communication skills develop. This makes it a great choice for therapists and families who want one device that adapts to changing needs over time. One of Enabling Devices' best-selling communicators.
Enabling Devices
A higher-capacity communicator with 32 message locations across six levels, supporting up to 192 pre-recorded messages. Each message holds about three seconds of recording. Lightweight and portable, it works well for people who have outgrown simpler communicators and need more vocabulary without jumping to a full tablet-based AAC system.
Enabling Devices
A wall-mounted communication board that combines picture symbols with recorded speech for daily routines. It holds seven messages paired with visual icons, making it useful for schedules, activity choices, or transition cues. Families can mount it by the door, in the kitchen, or anywhere a visual schedule with voice output is helpful.
PRC-Saltillo
A powerful dedicated AAC device with a large 14-inch high-definition, daylight-readable display. Built with a magnesium frame and chemically hardened glass for durability, the Accent 1400 supports eye tracking, head tracking, switch scanning, and direct touch. It comes preloaded with multiple vocabulary systems including Unity, LAMP Words for Life, WordPower, and Essence.
PRC-Saltillo
A mid-size dedicated AAC device with a 10-inch screen, weighing 3.3 pounds. The Accent 1000 supports eye tracking, head tracking, switch scanning, and touch access. It is a good fit for people who want a full-featured device in a more portable size. Comes preloaded with multiple vocabulary systems.
PRC-Saltillo
The most compact device in the Accent family, with an 8-inch screen and weighing just 2.5 pounds. The Accent 800 is easy to carry and mount on a wheelchair. It supports head tracking, switch scanning, and direct touch access. A great option for people who need a smaller, lighter dedicated AAC device.
PRC-Saltillo
An iOS-based dedicated AAC device with an 11-inch display, built for durability with a splash- and dust-resistant design and shock-absorbing wrap. The Via Pro comes preloaded with your choice of LAMP Words for Life or TouchChat with WordPower vocabulary. It supports direct touch, switch scanning, and head tracking.
PRC-Saltillo
A compact iOS-based AAC device with an 8-inch display. The Via Mini offers the same vocabulary and access options as the larger Via Pro in a smaller, more portable package. It features a splash- and dust-resistant design with shock-absorbing EVA foam wrap, USB-C charging, and a five-year warranty.
PRC-Saltillo
The smallest and lightest device in the Via family, weighing under one pound. The Via Nano packs the power of a dedicated AAC device into a compact, durable design with dynamic display and high-quality sound. Great for people who need a truly portable communication device they can carry anywhere.
PRC-Saltillo
A full-featured AAC app built on the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) approach. LAMP Words for Life helps people learn to communicate by keeping words in the same location every time, so muscle memory builds naturally. The app includes over 3,000 words and grows with the user from single words to full sentences.
PRC-Saltillo
A powerful AAC app based on the Unity vocabulary system, which uses multi-meaning Minspeak symbols to say words with fewer button presses. Unity AAC is packed with thousands of pre-stored core and fringe words and allows easy customization. A great choice for people who benefit from icon-based language with consistent motor patterns.
PRC-Saltillo
An AAC app designed for literate adults who have lost the ability to speak due to stroke, brain injury, ALS, or other conditions. Dialogue AAC features the Essence vocabulary system with a keyboard, word prediction, and quick phrases. It includes free voice banking so users can communicate in a voice that sounds like them.
Tobii Dynavox
A purpose-built speech generating device with built-in eye tracking, available in 13-inch and 16-inch screen sizes. Designed for people with conditions like ALS, cerebral palsy, and Rett syndrome who need hands-free communication through eye gaze, touch, or switch access. Comes pre-loaded with TD Snap and Communicator 5 software.
Tobii Dynavox
An iPad-based speech generating device with integrated eye tracking that lets you control iPadOS with your eyes. Great for people who want the familiarity of iPad apps alongside powerful AAC communication tools. Comes with TD Snap and TD Talk pre-installed.
Tobii Dynavox
A slim, durable touchscreen speech generating device available in three sizes (Mini, Midi, and Maxi) to fit different portability needs. Built on iOS with TD Snap and TD Talk pre-loaded. Supports touch, switch scanning, stylus, and head mouse input methods.
Tobii Dynavox
A compact, rugged touchscreen speech generating device with a 10.1-inch display running Windows. Built for everyday use with a crash case, Gorilla Glass screen, and extra-loud speakers. Pre-loaded with TD Snap and compatible with Communicator 5 and Boardmaker.
Tobii Dynavox
Text-based AAC software that converts typed words into clear speech using eye gaze, touch, or switch input. Designed for literate adults with conditions like ALS and cerebral palsy, it also provides access to social media, phone calls, smart home controls, and Windows applications.
Tobii Dynavox
Symbol-based educational software with over 85,000 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) for creating visual communication boards, teaching materials, and interactive activities. Used by families, teachers, and speech therapists to support learners who communicate with pictures and symbols.
AssistiveWare
AssistiveWare's next-generation symbol-based AAC app for iPhone and iPad. Proloquo is designed for nonspeaking people of all ages, with a flexible vocabulary that grows with the user. It includes a free one-month trial so families can try it before committing.
AssistiveWare
A text-to-speech AAC app for people who can type but have difficulty speaking. Proloquo4Text is ideal for teens and adults with conditions like ALS, cerebral palsy, or autism who are literate but need voice output. Smart word and sentence prediction speeds up communication.
AssistiveWare
An accessible keyboard app for iPad that helps people with fine motor challenges or vision impairments type more easily in any app. Keeble works well alongside AAC apps, offering features like adjustable key sizes, hold duration settings, and word prediction to reduce typing effort.
CoughDrop
An open-source AAC app popular in schools and therapy settings. CoughDrop works on nearly any device (iPad, Android, Chromebook, or computer) and lets therapists, teachers, and families collaborate on building communication boards. Its flexible pricing includes a free trial and options for schools.
Therapy Box
A text-to-speech AAC app for people who can spell but have difficulty speaking. Predictable uses smart word prediction that learns your vocabulary over time, making conversations faster. It is widely used by people with ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Therapy Box
A visual scene-based AAC app that lets you create personalized communication boards using real photos. Scene & Heard Pro is especially helpful for children with autism or limited language, allowing families to build communication scenes around familiar places, routines, and people.
Avaz Inc.
A symbol-based AAC app designed for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other conditions that affect speech. Avaz includes a large symbol library and offers a free 14-day trial so families can try it before purchasing. Available on both iOS and Android.
Spoken
A tap-to-talk AAC app that uses predictive text to help people build sentences quickly and speak them aloud. Spoken is designed for people with autism, aphasia, and other speech conditions. The core speaking features are free, with optional premium features for personalized predictions and natural voices.
Adaptivation
A sequential message communication device that plays recorded messages back in order. With 3 minutes of total recording time across two levels, it helps people participate in conversations, tell stories, or follow routines step by step. It also works as a single-message device when needed.
Adaptivation
A multi-mode communication device that records up to eight messages and plays them back in three ways: direct selection (pick exactly which message), sequential (one after another), or random. It works with the built-in keypad or up to eight external switches, making it flexible for different abilities.