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Check the database for a list of the devices/equipment in the MATLN collection.

Borrowing equipment from the MATLN library is easy!

Simply write us a letter on your organization's letterhead addressed to MATLN.
The letter should include the following information:
•  First Name of the person that the device is for;
•  Age;
•  Ethnicity;
•  Gender;
•  Primary diagnosis;
•  County of residence;
•  Device you wish to borrow.

MATLN will ship out the device when it is available, or we will add your letter to the device waiting list and contact you when it becomes available. Please keep in mind the following points when borrowing from MATLN:
•  The borrower is strongly encouraged to use the device in all settings;
•  Devices can be on loan for 4 weeks;
•  Overdue fees apply for all late returns;
•  Devices are sent from UCP in working order;
•  Items become the responsibility of the organization and must be well maintained;
•  An invoice will sent to the borrowing agency for lost or damaged items.

If you have any questions about A A C devices, equipment or anything pertaining to our loan program contact MATLN.

 

Augmentative Communication | Charger | Computer Access | Environmental Control | Mounting Systems | Reference Materials | Switches

 

Augmentative Communication

A-C  |  D-H  |  I-N  |  O-S  |  T-Z
Action Voice
from Ability Research, Inc.
Voice output communication device. Can interface with various switches and auditory scanning unit.
All Talk 4
from Prentke Romich Company.
Voice output device with 128 templates for recording messages. 4 minute memory.
Alpha Talker
from Prentke Romich Company.
Lightweight communication device. Can be used with a headpointer or by keyboard.
Alpha Talker with Optical Headpointer
from Prentke Romich Company
Communication device with headpointer.
AlphaSmart 3000-WIN
from AlphaSmart Inc.
Simple, durable, portable wordprocessor that facilitates writing and keyboarding.
Battery Adaptor
from Ablenet, Inc.
Allows battery operated toy to be controlled by interruptor switch.
BCPS-1 Charger
from Prentke Romich Company
Charger that works with these devices: Liberator, DeltaTalker, AlphaTalker, TouchTalker and IntroTalker.
Big Mack
from Ablenet, Inc.
One touch single voice output communication aid.
Blackhawk
from Adam Lab, Inc.
Compact voice output device with digitized speech. Can record 64 messages on 4 levels.
Cannon Communicator
from Adaptive Communication Systems
Compact communication device with keyboard display.
ChatBox with UniChat 16
from Satillo
Communication aid operated by keyboard or switch. Features 10 minutes of record time.
Cheap Talk 4
from Enabling Technologies, Inc.
Lightweight portable communication device with personalized voice output. Can record 4 phrases up to 5 seconds.
Cheap Talk 8
from Enabling Technologies, Inc.
Lightweight portable communication device with personalized voice output. Can record 4 phrases up to 5 seconds.
Cheap Talk 8 with overlay option
from Enabling Technologies, Inc.
Lightweight portable communication device with personalized voice output. Can record 4 phrases up to 5 seconds.
Core Picture Cards with Trifold Communication Board
from Mayer-Johnson
Mayer-Johnson picture cards with 3-fold denimn board with pockets.
DynaBeam-Macintosh
from DynaVox Technologies
Compatible with DynaMyte and DynaVox for computer use.
DynaBeam-Windows
from DynaVox Technologies
Compatible with DynaMyte and DynaVox for computer use.
DynaMo
from DynaVox Technologies
Augmentative communication device that provides for 30 minutes of digitized speech.
DynaMyte 3100
from DynaVox Technologies
Speech output communication device with 10 voice styles to choose from. Provides color display, extensive vocabulary.
DynaVox 2C
from DynaVox Technologies
Portable speech output communication device with 12" color display screen.
DynaVox 3100
from DynaVox Technologies
High tech communication device with dynamic display of symbols and digitized speech.
Dynavox 3100 Charger
from DynaVox Technologies
Battery charger that works with the DynaVox 3100 and the DynaMyte 3100.
Dynavox Charger
from DynaVox Technologies
Charger that work with these devices: DynaVox original, DynaVox 2c, DynaMyte original.
DynaVox Original
from DynaVox Technologies
Portable communication device with personalized voice output and monochrome display.
DynaWrite
from DynaVox Technologies
Keyboard based augmentative with voice output (VeriVoice) and word prediction.
Easy Talk
from The Great Talking Box Company
One touch voice output communication device with scanning abilities.
E-Tran Board
Plexi-glass board with letters and numbers to be used as an eye gaze system for communication.
Ghora Khan Grotto Communication Board
from Ghora Khan Grotto Inc.
Large communication board. User can point to whole sentences, or eye gaze.
Go Talk
from Attainment Company
Easy to use and carry communication device. Has 9 message keys with 4 levels.
Hawk
from Adam Lab, Inc.
Portable durable AAC device. Direct selection and recording activation.
Head Master 2000
from Prentke Romich Company
Small emulator that attaches to a headset or eyewear.
Hip Talk Plus
from Enabling Technologies, Inc.
Small portable communication device that comes in nylon waist carrier for quick access.
LightSpeed
from LightSpeed Technologies
Headset with PA box that wraps around the waist with voice amp.
LightWRITER SL35
from Zygo, Inc.
Voice output communication device with qwert keyboard, 2-way screen display of sentences.
Link
from Assistive Technology Inc.
Lightweight voice output device with qwerty standard keyboard.
Little One Talk
from Attainment Company
Small 1 message recorder that clips onto belt or purse.
Macaw
from Zygo, Inc.
Voice output communication device with 9 minutes of recording time. Features auditory scanning or direct selection.
Mayer-Johnson Symbols
from DynaVox Technologies
Manual containing reusable symbols for non-speech communication.
MessageMate 20/150
from Words Plus, Inc.
Lightweight hand held communicator (1.5-1.75 lbs.)
Micro Light Switch
from Tash
Switch activated by light touch. Provides auditory and tactile feedback.
Pathfinder
from Prentke Romich Company
Augmentative communication device with computer keyboard, emulation and infrared controls.
Side Kick
from Prentke Romich Company
Small lightweight device that provides digitized speech on 24 keys.
Speak Easy
from Ablenet, Inc.
Voice output communication device that stores up to 12 messages. 4 minutes record time maximum.
Speaking Dynamically Pro
from DynaVox Technologies
Versatile output communication device with customized screens. Can speak using text or symbols.
Springboard II (tracker)
from Prentke Romich Company
Dynamic display communication device. Portable. Loaded with Unity and Minspeak for pictures.
Step-by-Step 75
from Ablenet, Inc.
Voice output communication aid that allows delivery of several messages in sequential order.
Super Whisper Wolf
from Adam Lab, Inc.
Pressure activated voice output communication aid. Programmable features containing 500 words and 36 pages.
TalkTrac
from Ablenet, Inc.
Effective, communication aid that you wear.
Tech/Scan 4X32
from AMDI, Inc.
Communication device with auditory scan features.
Tech/Talk 8
from AMDI, Inc.
Self-contained easy to use communication device. Record up to 48 messages on 8 levels.
Time Frame
from Attainment Company
Lightweight 5x7 talking frame that can be customized. Provides up to 10 seconds of recording.
Vanguard
from Prentke Romich Company
Communication device with dynamic display. Provides word prediction using Unity. Minspeak pictures.
Vanguard Charger
from Prentke Romich Company
AC adapter for Vanguard communication device.
Vanguard II (tracker)
from Prentke Romich Company
Communication device with Minspeak and Unity vocabulary.
Vantage II (tracker)
from Prentke Romich Company
Dynamic display communication device. Portable. Loaded with Unity and Minspeak for pictures.

 

Charger

Kodak Battery Charger
from Kodak.
Battery charger for the Link.

 

Computer Access

Intellikeys-MAC
from IntelliTools, Inc.
Alternative keyboard with various overlays for use with a Macintosh computer.
Intellikeys-PC
from IntelliTools, Inc.
Alternative keyboard with various overlays for use. Requires IBM AT or PS/2 port.

 

Environmental Control

Powerlink 3
from Ablenet, Inc.
Environmental control unit allowing for 4 modes of control.

 

Mounting Systems

Quick Release Mount
from Prentke Romich Company.
Mounting system that attaches communication device to a wheelchair. Fits many PRC devices.
Universal Mounting System
from Ablenet, Inc.
Mount attaches a switch to a wheelchair or table by clamp.
Universal Switch Mounting System
from Ablenet, Inc.
Switch mounting system.

 

Reference Materials

A-C  |  D-N  |  O-S  |  T-Z
287 Spotlight
from ISD #287 (pub. 1995).
A magazine of ideas and images.
AAC!
from Kim Mataya, MS, CCC-SLP (pub. 1988).
Activities for moderately to severely disabled using low-tech output devices.
Ablenet Cama
from Ablenet, Inc.
An Environmental Control Unit Named Charlie
from MN Automated Technologies (unknown publish date)
A home show.
Appl. And Strategies for the Education of Children with Disabilities
from American-Speech-Language- Hearing Association (pub. 1988)
Kit with instructional video, 4 books about communication, positioning and accessing technology in the classroom.
Assistive Technology: We Can Do It!
from American-Speech-Language- Hearing Association (pub. 1992)
Video.
Augmentative Communication Assessment Resources
from Carol Goossens and Sharon Crain (pub. 1986)
Reference materials designed to implement AAC.
Augmentative Communication
from American-Speech-Language- Hearing Association (pub. 1988)
Implementation strategies for augmentative communication.
Augmentative Communication: An Introduction
from American-Language-Hearing Association (pub. 1993)
Guide for facilitation of AAC.
BoardMaker 3.0 Video
from Mayer-Johnson (unknown publish date)
Instructional video on how to use BoardMaker symbols.
Collaborative Communication Program Tape 1
from Charlann Simon, Pam Myrold-Gunyuz (pub. 1990)
Into the classroom with communication programs.
Collaborative Communication Program Tape 2
from Charlann Simon, Pam Myrold-Gunyuz (pub. 1990)
Into the classroom with communication programs.
Communication Displays for Engineered Preschool Environments
from Carol Goosens, Sharon Sapp Crain, and Pamela Elder (pub. 1994)
Matrix 36 and 32 displays.
Everybody's Doing It!
from Linda Richman (pub. 1992)
Comprehensive source book of full body action pictures.
Facilitated Communication
from New Breakthroughs
Guide and set materials.
Hands on Reading!
from Jane Kelly and Teresa Friend (pub. 1993)
Stories using Mayer Johnson symbols.
Inch
from Susan Oakander-Bolton and Sallie Dashiell (pub. 1984)
Interaction checklist for augmentative communication.
Into the Classroom
from Charlann Simon, Pam Myrold-Gunyuz (pub. 1990)
The SLP in the collaborative role.
Introduction to Kitchen Appliances
from DynaVox Technologies (pub. 1992)
Instructional book to promote independence in the kitchen.
KENEX
from Don Johnston Developmental Equipment (pub. 1993)
Keyboard and mouse alternatives for physical access. Includes instructional videos.
Listen to These Nouns!
from Linda G. Richman (pub. 1993)
Associations of adjectives and more.
Listen To This!
from Linda Richman (pub. 1992)
Auditory processing program using PCS symbols in 290 exercises.
Listen to Those Verbs and More!
from Linda Richman (pub. 1994)
Instructional handbook.
Math Exercises for Nonreaders
from Anne Marie Johnson (pub. 1994)
Instructional guide.
MNSAAC Annual Conference
from Speakers: Judy Montgomery Ph.D. and Mary Frush and more (pub. 1996)
Video.
MNSAAC Workshop
from Speaker: John Costello (pub. 1997)
All about environmental controls.
Nonverbal Interaction with Adult Clients
from Barbara Garret, Ed.D, P.T. and Neva Greenwald, MSPA, P.T., CHES (pub. 1994)
Nonverbal communication strategies for caregivers.
Observing and Enhancing Communication Skills Tape 1
from No information on author (pub. 1992)
For individuals with multisensory impairments.
Observing and Enhancing Communication Skills Tape 2
from No information on author (pub. 1992)
For individuals with multisensory impairments.
Partners in Augmentative Communication Training
from Delva Culp and Margaret Carlisle (pub. 1988)
Resource guide for interaction, facilitation and training for children.
Picture Communication Symbols
from DynaVox Technologies (pub. 1992)
Mayer-Johnson picture symbols manual.
Picture Communication Symbols
from DynaVox Technologies (pub. 1993)
Wordless edition. 1600 PCS symbols.
Preschool AAC Checklist
from Judy Henderson, CCC-SLP (pub. 1993)
Strategies for AAC.
Profiles of Funding Sources
from American-Speech-Language- Hearing Association (pub. 1981)
Report.
Quick Tech Activities for Literacy
from Peggi McNairn, Ph.D., CCC/SLP and Cindy Shioleno, M.Ed. (pub. 1994)
Readable, repeatable stories and activities.
Quick Tech.
from Peggi McNairn, Ph.D., CCC/SLP and Cindy Shioleno, M.Ed. (pub. 1993)
Readable, repeatable stories and activities.
Seating and Mobility
from Elaine Trefler, OTR, FAOTA, Douglas Hobson, Ph.D., Susan John Taylor, B.S. OTR/L, Lynn Monahan M.P.A., OTR and C. Greg Shaw, M.S.C. (pub. 1993)
Guide for persons with physical disabilities.
Selection of Simple Technology
from Jackie Levin, MA and Lynn Scherfenberg RPT (pub. 1990)
Guide for selection technology in the home, school and community.
Simple Technology Speech
from Dr. Peggy Locke (unknown publish date)
Video: How to utilize simple technology.
Simply Silly About Syntax
from Suzanna Mayer Watt (pub. 1990)
272 reproducible exercises that allows for language expression.
Stories About Me!
from DynaVox Technologies
Book of stories to customize for each individual.
Story Time!
from Pati King-Debaun (pub. 1993)
Stories, symbols and emergent literacy.
Talk Is Not A Four Letter Word
from American-Speech-Hearing-Language Association (pub. 1986)
Video on augmentative communication.
The Non-Speech Test
from Mary Blake Huer, Ph.D. (unknown publish date)
Assessment tool.
This Is the One I Want
from Linda Richman (pub. 1992)
Cut and paste activity book using PCS symbols.
Tool for Literacy and Communication
from Tammy Simmons and Cindy Younge (pub. 1994)
Collection of stories.
Total Augmentative Communication in the Classroom
from Linda J. Burkhardt (pub. 1993)
Instructional handbook.
UNITS
from Dianne DeTommaso (pub. 1994)
Music, art and cookbook for the disabled.
Using Computers and Speech to Facilitate Communication
from Linda J. Burkhardt (pub. 1987)
Instructional reference guide on communicative and interactive activities for severely disabled children.
Using Switch Interfaces with Children Children Who Are Severely Physically Disabled
from Carol Goossens and Sharon Crain (pub. 1992)
Instructional guide.
Vocabulary Selection and Organization Using MINSPEAK
from Prentke Romich Company (pub.1992)
Vocabulary dictionary for MINSPEAK.
What Is AAC?
from Gail VanTatenhove, PAMS, CCC-SLP (pub. 1993)
Book about alternative and augmentative communication.

 

Switches

Big Red Switch
from Ablenet, Inc.
5" touch surface switch with audible click.
Blue Jelly Bean Switch
from Ablenet, Inc.
Small light touch switch.
Bubble Touch Sensitive Switch
from Equal Access Computer Technology, Inc.
Highly touch sensitive switch. Can be set for hand to pass over switch to activate.
Leaf Switch
from Tash
Activated by pressing lightly in one direction. Comes with a removable round foam pad. Provides tactile and auditory feedback.
Micro Light Switch
from Tash
Switch activated by light touch. Provides auditory and tactile feedback.
Mounting Switch
from Don Johnston Developmental Equipment, Inc.
Switch designed to be mounted at head level. Made of bendable material.
Pillow Switch
from Tash
Switch with foam top surface for comfortable cheek or head activation.
Pneumatic Switch
from Tash
14" long sip and puff switch to activate any device. Mountable.
Snap Action Switch
from Zygo, Inc.
Treadle Switch
from Aroga
Great as a floor/foot switch since you can rest the activating body part on the top of the switch between activations. Activated by pressing down on the hinged top surface. Tactile and auditory feedback.
Winmini Keyboard
from Tash
Alternative keyboard designed for one handed users. Plugs into standard keyboard port. Requires Windows.
Yellow Jelly Bean Switch
from Ablenet, Inc.
2 1/2" touch surface with audible click.

 

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