
I am super excited to share this terrific AAC resource. It is called
Verbalize and it is for OSX. Basically, you type, press enter and it
speaks. Command-S and you can save that into an audio file. Go
freeware! This can potentially turn an old mac laptop into a powerful
tool for someone who types to communicate! Check it out! Also, does
anyone know any other osx or windows software of this type?
http://corporationeightt.googlepages.com/
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/productivity_tools/verbalize.html
Here is one possible scenario:
iBook G3 800 (256 / 30GB/ CD/ 12″) . . . . . . . . .$329
http://www.baucomcomputers.com/
or
iBook G3 500MHz CD 12-inch ………. $199.95
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/iBook-G3-500MHz-CD-12-inch-p-16552.html
Get a couple extra batteries
G3 iBook 12-inch Replacement Battery ……$79.95
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/G3-iBook-12-inch-Replacement-Battery-p-16172.html
Add some inexpensive battery powered speakers, velcroed to the top of
the screen.
Tune Traveler $4.99 on sale
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13826510
and you have a pretty good setup for someone to type to communicate.


