Your Voice, Your Way:
Customizing for You
Characters and Voices
It’s super easy to change your voice and character. You can choose any of our 20 characters to add some great energy to your communication. Characters are available for both ambulatory and wheelchair users. You can choose any of the standard Acapela voices or for small one-time fee of $11.99, purchase a new one from within our app.
Grid Sizes
The size of the grid is one of the most important choices you can make. We offer three sizes – enough to give you a wide range of choice, but not so many that you fiddle constantly and create confusion in the page layouts.
Larger grids offer more options but may require finer motor control. Smaller grids provide fewer choices at once, but are easier to access. We encourage you to assess the users motor and vision skills and preferences to find the grid size that best supports efficient and comfortable communication, rather than choosing a grid size based on your belief about a child’s cognitive and receptive language abilities.
Keyboards
Keyboards are essential tools for communication, so it's important to choose the right one for your needs. You can easily use the Apple keyboard or any iOS-compatible keyboard to access our powerful word prediction feature. However, if a child is just learning their ABCs or needs scanning capabilities, you might prefer a keyboard with larger buttons and greater control.
Scanning Options
Some users may not be able to touch their iPads directly, so we’ve developed customizable scanning patterns to help them reach their full potential. Our Core Column structure was designed with their needs in mind, making it easier for scanners to navigate Talk Suite.
Talk Suite provides powerful scanning customizations, including Single and Double Switch scanning, and the option to use the iPad screen as a switch. Features like Highlight, Pause, Restart, and Delay Times offer additional control.