April is Autism Acceptance Month. Every year, AAC companies put their apps on sale at a 50% discount. This is a great opportunity to save money and get communication into the hands of someone who needs it! Another great app…
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AAC Awareness and Free Speech for All
October is AAC Awareness Month, and a great time to acknowledge developments in the world of augmentative and alternative communication. This year has brought head tracking to some apps on the iPad Pro, and the ability to make phone calls from…
Making Phone Calls with Proloquo2Go
We got some exciting news from the folks at Assistiveware this week. The latest update to Proloquo2Go includes support for Dark Mode, the use of Split Screen, and……drum roll……making phone calls! People will be able to make a call and…
Backing Up AAC Apps on the iPad
Is everyone ready for September 19th,2019? This is the date that iOS 13 drops and all our Apple devices will remind us to Update our Software. This new iOS has some great accessibility features, but with anything new, there is…
TechOWL Videos: Getting Started with TouchChat
At our state AT lending library, one of the biggest questions we get is, “Now what?” Borrowers open the big shipping box and may not be sure of their next steps. Here at TechOWL, we are working on creating a…
Transitioning to a New AAC Device or App
I work with several adults who are in the midst of transitioning to new devices. Their old devices are no longer supported by the manufacturers. The new devices look and feel different, even though they come from the same company.…
Face Tracking and Eye Gaze for the iPhone and iPad: Access and AAC
Updated February 14th, 2020 At long last, apps are available that take advantage of Apple’s True Depth camera to provide Head Tracking on the latest iPhones or iPad Pro. These devices actually have two cameras; your usual selfie camera and…
TechOWLPa.org is live!
Do you live in Pennsylvania and need technology to help you lead your life? The Assistive Technology programs at the Institute on Disabilities have a new website. It is now easier to find out about all the services, including the…
AAC Awareness Month is here!
October 2018 October is upon us and it is time to celebrate AAC Awareness Month. It is a great time to recognize, and honor, all the ways in which we, as humans, communicate. I have just returned from the Closing…
Some Quick and Easy Tools for Creating Visuals to Support Learning
Many people with complex communication needs (CCN) can benefit from the use of visual supports to help them anticipate their daily schedule and make them aware of changes in their routines. Visuals can also be used to break down new…