App Release 2.48

It’s time to update your iOS AAC apps to version 2.48 so you can experience all that’s new with TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! To improve the quality of your app experience, this update now allows PRC-Saltillo to gain insights into user app settings. All data is collected anonymously (without information to identify you personally) to guarantee user privacy. For example, this new feature will obtain metrics for access methods and synthesized voice use. In addition, PRC-Saltillo cannot access the words communicated on the app. The choice to opt out will be available at any time through the settings menu.

Personalized voice option reminder

All three AAC apps have the option to use a personal voice. Create your unique voice through The Voice Keeper™ at no charge as a PRC-Saltillo customer. Check out their recently updated app that simplifies the voice creation process. Another option is to make a personal voice with Apple's synthesized voice option available for devices with iOS 17.

Classic TouchChat retirement reminder

Our CLASSIC TouchChat apps (Classic TouchChat with WordPower®, Classic TouchChat, and Classic TouchChat Lite) will be retired early May 2024. View the list of frequently asked questions to learn more.

New AAC vocabulary for TouchChat with WordPower

Make note of these vocabulary updates within TouchChat. Learn how to import an entire page with the help of this support article.

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Arrow buttons to navigate through GROUPS pages are now consistent in this vocabulary and can be found in the column farthest on the right.

An infinitive action page has been added to follow the word “ready” so you can more easily say “I am ready to verb.”

Additionally, logical next words have been added to follow the verb “get” including ready, dressed, and up.

The words “like” and “love” are now available as the present progressive form of verbs.

A button for “Let’s” now appears following smart punctuation such as period, question mark, and exclamation point.

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TouchChat communicators can now find past participle verbs included with core verbs and subsequent ACTIONS pages.

Making My Voice Heard! Sharing My Own Experiences as an AAC User

Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, ET

In celebration of National Speech Language Hearing Month, Anthony Arnold, an AAC communicator and ambassador, will share his communication journey from a user perspective, highlight stories and implementation strategies that supported him, and how his personal opportunities to work nationally increased his empowerment and self-advocacy skills. Register for this free rock-star presentation today on AAC Learning Journey!