Available Vocabulary Files
From the list of available vocabulary files, tap on a file name,
choose Open, and explore the file. Take some time to explore
each of these files and see if one might be appropriate for the
device user or get some ideas for creating your own.
Explore the page and button organization by choosing the
buttons. Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new
pages. As you explore the page layouts, consider if one of these
might work as a starting point for the intended device user.
WordPower
The WordPower vocabularies are augmentative communication
word-based vocabularies created by Nancy Inman. Notice the
listing of WordPower vocabulary options on your device, each
including a number to indicate the number of cells.
WordPower20 Simply
WordPower20 Simply incorporates carrier phrases with core
words for quick and easy language generation. It can be used as
a phrase-based system or as a word-based system. For example,
you could use the carrier phrases “I want…,” “I like…,” and “I
need…” to generate sentences. Or you could use the individual
pronouns “I,” “it,” and “you,” or sentences starters such as “can”
and “do.” When the individual pronouns are selected, a page of
frequently used verbs and helping verbs also becomes available.
You can quickly finish a sentence using a phrase such as “to
eat…,” “to play…,”“to watch…,” etc., or you can select “to”
and have a more expanded set of verbs available.
WordPower24
WordPower24 uses high-frequency core words to facilitate
quick and easy sentence generation. It also includes nouns and
adjectives that are organized in logical categories. All
grammatical word classes have been included. As a sentence is
being built, you often find that the next word you want to say
can be spoken with one or two button presses. “Grammar” keys
are used to provide morphological endings to verbs, nouns and
adjectives. A spelling/word prediction page is used to spell
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