1) 4 Frame Talker ~by Attainment Co.
This low tech device is easily accessed by direct selection. It is both light weight and portable. The picture board allows the arrangement of one large picture paired with a single, natural voice message, two large pictures or four pictures paired with a voice message. This device is ideal for the beginning augmentative communication (AC) user.

2) Cheap Talk~by Enabling Devices Co.
This device is durable, light weight and portable. It has natural voice capabilities. The Cheap Talk is a low tech device that allows 4 messages to be recorded. It would be ideal for the beginning AC user that needs larger pictures and a reduced visual display. Voice output messages are accessed by direct selection.

3) Hip Talker~by Enabling Devices Co. 
This unique communicator plays a message when you push one of its preprogrammed buttons. This is designed to be carried in a nylon fanny pack and worn around the waist. A small picture can be placed on the clear plastic button. This is very portable, and would for example, allow someone to order what they want at a fast food restaurant. The buttons are fairly small so the individual who wears this would need good motor skills.

4) Voice Pal Max~by Adaptivation Co. 
This natural voice communication aid allows for both direct selection and has scanning capabilities. Visual and auditory scanning allows for messages to be played back by using a single Taction Pad or external switch. Taction pads will turn nearly any surface or object into a talking switch. This is an excellent beginning device for individuals with severe to profound disabilities.

5) 6 Level Communicator~by Enabling Devices Co.  
This device has the recording capacity for 48 messages (8 messages on 6 levels). Picture page overlays slide behind the switch plate face. Messages can be recorded easily using anyone’s voice. The message is activated by touching one of the 2" squares. This device is for the beginning communicator who may need larger pictures, a reduced visual display, or for those who may be using a "whole hand" touch.

6) Tech Talk ~by Mayer-Johnson
The Tech Talk offers natural voice output and is portable, light weight, and durable. It supports up to 8 pictures on four to eight levels. Individuals who may need larger pictures and a greater number of communication messages may benefit from it’s use as opposed to a lower tech device. AC users access the device through direct selection of the picture buttons.

7) Tech Speak~by Mayer-Johnson 
Models of this device vary. Some have 4 levels while others have up to 8 levels with space for up to 32 natural voice output messages on each level. The Tech Speak is portable, light weight and durable. The device is accessed by the AC user through direct selection. It would be ideal for an individual who needs a larger capacity for vocabulary messages or a vocabulary selection.

8) DynaMyte ~by DynaVox Systems
The dynamic display & touch window featured on this device allows the user to send communication messages with greater ease and speed. The DynaMyte is light weight, portable, and durable. It has word prediction capabilities for the advanced AC user. The DECtalk software offers 10 different voices. The memory card allows for storage of thousands of communication pictures. If necessary it supports standard and joy stick switches. In addition, it is equipped with an infra red system that will allow the user access to his/her television, stereo, lights, etc... directly through the device if programmed to meet those particular environmental needs.

9) DynaVox ~by DynaVox Systems  
The large color screen benefits those with visual and motor impairments. The "dynamic" touch screen makes communication fast and easy. The DECtalk software offers 10 different voices. The device is portable, but a little larger and heavier than some at 7 lbs. The memory card allows for storage of thousands of communication pictures along with word prediction capabilities. If necessary, it supports standard and joystick switches. It would sit well on a wheelchair lap tray and also allow the user environmental control.

10) Message Mate~by Words+ 
This is a highly durable, light-weight and portable communication device. It allows for the user to speak a variety of recorded messages using natural voices. Keys can be combined to make for larger keys (one, two, four, ten) or the traditional 40 regular keys. Picture symbols and words can be programmed on 4 levels.

11) Link~by Mayer-Johnson  
This is a portable key board that also has voice output. It will read back letters, words, sentences, or paragraphs that have been typed into the device. This device is for non-speaking individuals who are able to type, and need voice output. A printer cable can link messages to a MAC or PC.

12) Alpha Smart ~by AlphaSmart  
The Alpha Smart is a portable, light weight keyboard. The individual who accesses this device must have some typing and spelling ability in order to communicate their messages. It is ideal for the AC user that does not have verbal speech, but does not want to manually write their messages down. It is also used with deaf signers who are in an environment where their communication partners may not know manual sign language to allow them to effectively and efficiently communicate with one another.

13) Chatter Vox~by Luminaud  
The Chatter Vox is a voice amplification device. It is worn around the waist and has a head set with microphone that is placed directly in front of the users’ mouth. Natural verbal output is made louder for the user that has a soft voice due to, for instance, vocal fold damage.