People with degenerative diseases such as ALS can preserve their voice to use later with a communication device should they lose the ability to speak. This can be done via message banking, voice banking, or a combination of both. These solutions allow a person to continue sounding like themself, which helps retain a key part of their identity. The message banking and voice banking processes should be started at the early stage of diagnosis to have ready if needed. These options are possible with Tobii Dynavox AAC solutions as follows:

If for whatever reason voice banking isn’t selected, it’s possible to choose a pre-existing synthetic voice that resonates with an AAC user. The following lists show the language options available with Tobii Dynavox software (most are available in a selection of either female or male voices):

It’s possible to choose a pre-existing synthetic voice that resonates with an AAC user. The following lists show the speaking voice language options available with TD Snap software. These are usually available in a selection of female or male voices, many in child, teen and adult options. It’s also possible to adjust the pitch and rate of the chosen voice:

It’s possible to choose a pre-existing synthetic voice that resonates with the AAC user. The folling lists show the language options available with Tobii Dynavox software. All are available in a selection of either female or male voices, many in both child and adult voices. It’s also possible to adjust the pitch and rate of the chosen voice.