People without medical insurance, or whose policies will not pay for a communication device, will have an effective method of communication. The DynaMyte and The Handheld Portable Impact Two devices that display multiple pages of words and symbols, which the user selects to build a message. They also produce artificial speech, but can be used by those who cannot type, or even by those who cannot use their hands at all. Laptop computers equipped with specialized software and voice synthesizers. Assorted switches, call bells and other auxiliary devices which may enhance communication, or enhance a person's ability to use one of the other devices.
Loans are normally for up to four months.
If the equipment is returned in less than four months, return of a pro-rated portion of the fee may be requested. 2001 Nathaniel H. Kornreich Technology Center. All rights reserved.