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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Free iPads - The Voice Options Program, California

 

FREE iPads / iPads Gratis

Revised 8/2022 due to SCRS-IL no longer participating in device distribution.

Original Post Date: October 04, 2021 (from East LA Regional Center Notifications)


The Voice Options Program offers Californians who are unable to speak or have difficulties speaking with a free speech-generating device (iPad). Through this program, any eligible Californian with a disability has the opportunity to test different applications and independently (for 14 days) and choose the one you believe is best for your needs. Once you choose your preferred speech-generating app, you will receive a brand-new iPad with the app of your choice, along with any assistive technology you may need to comfortably utilize your new iPad.

The five apps currently available to choose from are: GoTalk NOW Plus, LAMP Words for Life, Predictable, Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, or TouchChat HD with WordPower.

Eligibility requirement: Must reside in California and have speech difficulty or unable to speak and can benefit from this program.


 How To Get Started:

  • Step One: Contact a Voice Options program provider near you (below) to schedule an orientation and demonstration.

  • Step Two: Participate in a Voice Options orientation and receive a speech-generating device demonstration.

  • Step Three: Take a short-term loaner iPad home for a 2 to 14-day trial period. The loaner iPad is preloaded with six speech-generating applications. You will practice using two or three of the applications during the trial period to help you determine which speech application will work best for you.

  • Step Four: Receive a new iPad with one speech-generating application of your choice downloaded onto the iPad.

Voice Options program providers in Southern California:


A Voice Discovered, Ventura Office

PO Box 7389, Ventura, CA 93006

Phone/TTY: (805) 651-3906

http://www.avoicediscovered.com/

 

Communities Actively Living Independent & Free

634 South Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Phone: (213) 627-0477

TTY: (213) 623-9502

https://califilc1.wixsite.com/califnew

 

Disabled Resources Center

2750 East Spring Street, #100, Long Beach, CA 90806

Phone: (562) 427-1000

TTY: (562) 427-1366

https://drcinc.org/

 

Easterseals Southern California

1063 McGaw Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614

Phone: (714) 834-1111

https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/


Family Support Network

1894 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92865

Phone: (714) 447-3301

https://www.fsn-oc.org/


First Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services, Riverside Office

4193 Flat Rock Drive, Suite 200, Unit 209, Riverside, CA 92505-7113

Phone: (951) 223-6761

https://firstexpressionsinc.com/

 

First Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services, Temecula Office

27720 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 120, Temecula, CA 92590-2609

Phone: (951) 223-6761

https://firstexpressionsinc.com/


Independent Living Resources Center, Santa Barbara Office

423 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone/TTY: (805) 963-0595

Video Phone: (805) 284-9051

https://ilrc-trico.org/


Independent Living Resources Center, Ventura Office

702 County Square Drive #105, Ventura, CA 93003

Phone/TTY: (805) 650-5993

Video Phone: (805) 256-1036

https://ilrc-trico.org/

 

Mellisa Essenburg, SLP

7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 227E, San Diego, CA 92111

Phone: (858) 232-5842

https://www.sandiegospeechpathology.com/


North Star SLPC, Inc.

4624 W. Point Loma Blvd. Unit 3, San Diego, CA 92107

Phone: (619) 436-1187

https://www.northstarslpc.com/


RL Speech Therapy

2831 Camino Del Rio St, Ste 305, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone: (619) 567-9448

https://rlspeechtherapy.com/


Rolling Start, Inc., San Bernardino Office

1955 S. Hunts Lane, #101, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Phone: (909) 890-9516

TTY: (909) 884-7396

http://www.rollingstart.com/

 

Rolling Start, Inc., Victorville Office

16519 Victor Street, #406, Victorville, CA 92392

Phone: (760) 949-7626

http://www.rollingstart.com/


Service Center for Independent Life

107 South Spring Street, Claremont, CA 91711

Phone: (909) 621-6722

TTY: (909) 445-0726

http://www.scil-ilc.org/

 

Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living

2023 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

Phone: (626) 587-5010

Fax: (626) 714-7068

https://www.scrs-ilc.org/

 

Specialized Therapy Services

4204A Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116-2300

Phone: (619) 431-5049

https://theoascenter.com/

 

Specialized Therapy Services

2820 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 104, San Diego, CA 92106-6146

Phone: (619) 431-5049

https://theoascenter.com/


Speech Bee Speech Therapy

325 Mission Villas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069

Phone: (619) 333-6442

https://www.speechbee.co/


United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego

8525 Gibbs Drive, Ste 209, San Diego, CA 92123

Phone: (858) 571-7803

https://www.ucpsd.org/

Saturday, October 2, 2021

App Discounts for October

 


From TASKS Tech Tidbits Newsletter! If you haven't signed up, do so HERE.

AAC APP DISCOUNTS for AAC Awareness Month

Many AAC App vendors provide deep discounts in the month of October. Here are some that we know of. Be sure to check the TASK Facebook page for other updates, or check here for a wonderful graphic put together by the amazing Lauren Enders. 

 Sep. 28-Nov. 1:

·    Talk Suite Pro 50% off (reg $199.99*)

 Oct. 1-7:

·    Speak for Yourself! 50% off (reg. $299.99*)  

 Oct. 1-7:

·    LAMP Words for Life 50% off (reg. $299.99) 

·    TouchChat HD with WordPower 50% off (reg. $299.99) 

·    Dialogue AAC 50% off (reg. $99.99)

 Oct. 1-8

·    Alexicom Tech Elements AAC Apps 50% off

 Oct. 1-8 

·    Predictable 50% off (reg. $159.99)

·    Chatable 50% off 

·    VocaTempo 50% off 

·    Scene & Heard 50% off 

 Oct. 1-15 

·    Avaz AAC 50% off 

·    Avaz AAC Lifetime Edition 50% off (reg. $199.99) 

·    MDA Avaz Reader for Dyslexia 50% off 

·    Free Speech 50% off

 Oct. 1-15 

·    WordToob: Language Learning Video Modeling App $6.99 (reg. $13.99)  

 Oct. 4-8

·    CoughDrop 50% off lifetime account (reg. $200.00)

 Oct. 5-9 

·    Choiceworks $6.99 (reg. $14.99) 

·    Choiceworks Calender $4.99 (reg. $9.99)

·    Choiceworks Bundle $9.99 (reg. $20.99) 

 Oct. 5-9: All AssistiveWare apps on sale 50% off

·    iOS

·    Proloquo2Go

·    Proloquo4Text 

·    Keeble

·    Pictello

·    Gateway

·    Mac

·    Proloquo2Go

·    Proloquo4Text 

·    On-demand AAC Training Videos

 Oct. 10: to celebrate GoTalk Now's 10th anniversary

·    GoTalk Now $10.00 (Reg. $99.99) 

 

APPS FOR HALLOWEEN FUN!

 Carve-a-Pumpkin from Parents Magazine 

Choose from five different pumpkin styles, then either “carve” a design of your own, or pick from our library of wacky eyes, noses, and mouths. Add a message, and you’re ready to share your creation with all your friends! This easy-to-navigate, take-anywhere tool is perfect for families on the go. 

Color by Numbers – Halloween (FREE) 

An interactive coloring book for children. This mathematical game teaches children to recognize numbers and solve simple mathematical examples. In addition, this program develops memory, attention, imagination, and logical abilities.

First Words Halloween ($1.99) 

The popular educational app for toddlers is now available with a Halloween theme! First Words Halloween has 54 playfully illustrated words, each matched with not-too-spooky sound effects. First Words apps are toddler-tested and approved, designed for the littlest of fingers. More than just a game, First Words is a sophisticated learning tool that engages your child, encourages exploration and helps them understand the relationships between letters and words.

Online Halloween Games

·    PBS Kids – Arthur’s Tricks and Treats

·    Primary Games – Halloween 

·    Safe Kid Games – Halloween