Assistive Technology

The Logan ProxTalker AAC device was inspired by a young autistic boy named Logan. His father, Glenn and his colleague Kevin invented the ProxTalker to help Logan and other non-speaking individuals who are using the Picture Exchange System to communicate. The device is easy to use, with sound tags that speak the picture on the tag. The Logan has 100 tags of the users choice plus thousands of words that are preprogrammed so the tags can be added at any time. Customization can be made to the blank tags as easy as 1,2,3. The device is very sturdy and can take a beating as some of our devices do.  It is easy to transport in a nice little backpack. The sound taggs are attached by Velcro to Velcro pages for easy access.

How does it work, you ask? Well, the Logan’s sound tags each use a unique radio frequency identification code. When the tag is placed on the “speak zone” button and pressed, it will speak the word associated with the zone. There are 5 zones so a complete sentence can be formed.  Te sound tags can be recorded over to speak something else but can be brought back to the preprogrammed message with a simple swipe.  The device is kid proof that is they can not get into the battery or change a recording!  It is some much fun to work with!!

The Technology Center has just received their long awaited devices. If you would like to see this device, please contact the Technology Center at 570-1177.