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Below you can view all our user videos. These and other videos are also available on our AssistiveWare YouTube Channel.

Note that these videos present unscripted case studies and any statements made in the videos pertain to that particular case and are not intended as a comprehensive product evaluation or recommendation. Different people have different needs and it is always recommended to get an AT or AAC evaluation from an expert before selecting a product.
 

KeyStrokes

Head-designed

Giesbert Nijhuis is paralyzed from the neck down due to a spinal cord injury caused by a car accident. He now designs t-shirts, CD covers, film posters and much more using a head pointer, an on-screen keyboard and his Mac.
 

 

Everything I can't do in the real world I can do with my Mac

Joe Barnick was born with spinal muscular atrophy and cannot use a keyboard or mouse, yet thanks to assistive technology he can use his computer to do all those things he cannot do in real life.

 

Proloquo

We can because we think we can

Leigh-Anne Tompkins was born with cerebral palsy. This did not stop her from making her dreams come true. She graduated magna cum laude in Fine Arts and now has her own company: Graphics Afoot Studio Design.
 

 

Proloquo2Go

It really has become his voice

Max is nine years old and was born with Cerebral Palsy. The language area in his brain has been affected and he therefore has difficulty using his speech to communicate. He started using Proloquo2Go on an iPad about a year ago. He now uses it on a daily basis, at school and at home. His speech has made good progress and his frustration level has decreased. Max is more able to communicate, he spells and he can create sentences that he was not able to create before. He even helps with customizing the app’s vocabulary. According to his speech therapist, Proloquo2Go has become his voice and has completely changed his life.
 

 

Tell us, we want to know

Nick is ten years old and was diagnosed with autism. His progress in speech has been extremely slow. Picture symbols, picture exchange communication techniques and photos were tried but did not work out for him, as Nick was not really interested. When Nick started using an iPad, he immediately understood how it worked and really wanted to use it. The device was reinforcing and he sensed it was a powerful tool for him. Now that Nick is using an iPad with Proloquo2Go he no longer has to try to be what other people want him to be, because he can now initiate communication and say what he wants and needs. Nick lives in New Jersey, United States of America.
 

 


Blossoming as a child
 

Vanessa is three years old and was born with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), a form of autism. Her parents noticed that she was very to herself and knew right away that something was off. About three months ago, Vanessa started using Proloquo2Go on an iPad. Even though her parents were concerned that using a communication solution might further delay her speech development, they trialed Proloquo2Go through the Young Autism Program of dDI. Everyone has been amazed by Vanessa's approximations and increased attempts to communicate. The app has given her a voice. Now she can finally say what she wants, making more verbalizations and babbling more than before. Vanessa’s speech is growing, and most importantly, she is blossoming as a child. Vanessa lives in New York,

United States of America.


 

SwitchXS

We can because we think we can

Mike Phillips is a gamer and freelance technology writer born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Using his thumb and a proximity switch to access his computer he is a prolific journalist and has contributed chapters to several books. Assistive technology has opened the world for him.

 

 

 

A pivotal role in the household

Marie-France has lost her voice and can only move a jaw muscle because of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or Lou Gherigs Disease. She shows how, with a single switch and AssistiveWare's Proloquo, KeyStrokes and SwitchXS software, she continues to perform a pivotal role in the household by doing the shopping, managing the bank accounts and even designing her own web site. Sadly, Marie-France passed away on 30 January 2012.
 

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Proloquo2Go Video Project

Our videos on assistive technology are used worldwide in assistive technology courses at colleges and universities and have opened the eyes of many teachers and parents to what is possible with the right technology.

We have now started to do something similar for AAC users and Proloquo2Go. We are looking for Proloquo2Go users, families, and schools willing to share their story with the rest of the world. So if you use Proloquo2Go or have family members, students or patients using Proloquo2Go and are willing to share you story on how Proloquo2Go and Apple’s iPad or iPod have made a difference, please email us and let us know of your interest in participating in this video project. This is your chance to inspire others to explore the new communication solutions provided by Apple’s amazing devices.

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