Speaking Dynamically Pro (SD Pro) is a dynamic
screen communication software which allows you to use a computer as a
powerful speech-output device. SD Pro can also be used to create
interactive educational activities.
Why should I use SD Pro?
- To more actively involve students in an
inclusive setting.
- To provide opportunities for communication.
- To teach and reinforce curriculum concepts.
- To encourage and promote writing.
- To make interactive books adapted for each
student and curriculum.
- To provide assessments on the computer.
- To train individuals on using symbols,
switches, and dynamic displays.
Some of the features
include:
- Text to speech
- Recorded (digitized) speech
- Pop-up boards
- Board-change indicators
- Ability to link boards
- Ability to print messages
- Random responses
- Invisible buttons
- Abbreviation expansion
- Word prediction with customizable dictionaries
- Special text buttons for text users to set up their own
conversations
- Build sentences with symbols or text
- Ability to highlight words as it reads
- Ability to play QuickTimeŽ movies
- Ability to launch other programs
- Button magnification for low vision
- Customizable auditory and visual scanning
- Over 90 sample boards
Access Methods:
- Mouse
- Touchscreen
- Joystick
- Trackball
- Head-pointing device
- Alternate keyboard
- Switch using built-in scanning modes
Word Processing Features:
- Word prediction with customizable dictionaries.
- Abbreviation expansion.
- A combined picture and message display. This allows you to place
pictures and text in the same display.
- Special text buttons. These make it easy for text users to set up
and save their own conversations. (See the description of TALK boards
on page 10.)
- Setups which allow a switch user to easily open and save message
files without dealing with system software
Speaking Dynamically
Pro, with SAPI Synthesized Speech................................................................$300.00 |