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Products
Health Science provides assistive technology for people with severe communication disorders and special needs. These products include:
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AAC and Speech Generating Devices
The inability to communicate using speech arising from developmental or acquired disabilities is a most challenging condition to face. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) products such as Speech Generating Devices (SGDs) can, for certain individuals, provide a means of effective speech communication. These SGDs vary widely in physical features, as well as the methods by which language is accessed. Health Science represents many manufacturer’s, covering a broad range of features and access to language
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Mounting
The placement of a Speech Generating Device (SGD), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) product, computer, or any piece of Assistive Technology (AT) on a wheelchair requires a Mounting System that can stand the test of time. Repeated jostling, removal and re-installation, requires strength, flexibility, and consistently reliable performance. The manufacturers we represent have reflected these qualities in their product design.
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Accessories
Switches, switch interfaces, carrying cases, protective covers, keyguards and other similar items may be needed for successful use of SGDs, AAC products, or AT
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Software
Health Science offers a variety of software for special education and medical needs
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Voice Amplifiers
The inability to produce speech at what is considered normal sustainable volume may be addressed by a class of AT known as Voice Amplifiers. The manufacturers we chose to represent have a wide range of these products
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Speech Prosthetes
This class of products utilizes a vibrating mechanism placed against a person’s neck. We offer a wide range of hand held, lightweight mechanisms that vary in cost and operation.
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Environmental Controls
Environmental Control Units (ECUs) can offer persons with severe disabilities the opportunity to control lights, appliances, telephones, air conditioners, televisions, radios, VCRs and doors.
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Alternative Access
When the ability to directly touch a speech generating device is not possible, alternative access methods to generate speech must be sought. Alternative access methods to consider could include: switch use and scanning, head pointing, head tracking, eye gazing and others. |
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