LightWriters

Just type and talk its that easy!

From cheering on the home team to speaking at a business meeting, individuals of all ages who prefer keyboard-based communication solutions are finding that Lightwriters unique combination of features allow them to speak their minds in virtually any environment. Designed to provide high performance in a compact, portable device for individuals with some degree of literacy, Lightwriter is successfully used by individuals with significant speech disabilities resulting from acquired and congenital disabilities, including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke and progressive neurological diseases such as ALS, Parkinsons Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or Huntingtons Chorea. Lightwriters are often used following laryngectomies and tracheotomies.

Word prediction, abbreviation expansion and memories keep conversations moving quickly and reduce the number of keystrokes required to compose a message.

Highly intelligible voices ensure that messages are received and understood by communication partners. Lightwriter SL35 features nine popular DEC talk voices: four male, four female and one child. A more natural sounding, high-quality Acapella HQ voices (one male and one female) are featured on the Lightwriter SL38.

Distinctive dual display design which encourages interaction by positioning communication partners in a natural position for face -to-face communication and allows for effective communication despite noisy situations.

Built-in attention alarms provide an effective means to call for attention in a noisy atmosphere. Lightwriter comes with six pre-set attention alarms to permit individual alarm sounds when multiple Lightwriter users are working in the same area.

Ready to go at a moment's notice. Just press the power button and say what's on your mind! The rechargeable battery provides all the power you need for a full day of conversation. Lightwriters instant on feature eliminates the wait that occurs when most computer-based AAC devices are powered on. And the rechargeable battery provides all the power you need for al full day of conversation.

Designed to meet a range of physical needs. The unique moisture-resistant LightTouch keyboard makes it easy for those with weak and declining muscle tone to communicate effectively using direct selection. Avoid inadvertent keystrokes by using the adjustable tremor control. Audible feedback is provided for every key press. Compose messages using direct selection or Morse Code via external switches. Either Lightwriter can easily be mounted to a wheelchair. Weighing just under two pounds, the compact Lightwriter can be carried virtually anywhere!

Lightwriter Models SL 35 & SL38

Features: - Word Prediction, abbreviation, expansion, and memories - Highly intelligible voices (SL35 features 9 voices; SL38 features higher quality, more natural-sounding voices) - Distinctive dual display design encourages interaction - Built-in alarms - Rechargeable battery provides power for a full day of conversation - QWERTY or ABC keyboard layout - Access selection via keyboard or Morse Code via external switches

SL35 - R55,000

Lightwriter Models SL87 & SL88

Features: - Word Prediction, abbreviation, expansion, and memories - Highly intelligible voices (SL87 features 9 voices; SL88 features higher quality, more natural-sounding voices) - Distinctive dual display design encourages interaction - Built-in alarms - Rechargeable battery provides power for a full day of conversation - QWERTY, ABC, or EARDU keyboard layout - Displays four lines of small text, two lines of medium text or one line of large text - Access selection via keyboard or Morse Code via external switches, 1 or 2 switch scanning

SL87 - R88,000