AAC Framework: A resource to support device prescription

Trial InformationEco 2 Vantage Lite Accent+ve•Capitalises on prior learning of Unity system,including 144 icon page set•Language system familiar to school staff•Windows 7 computer•Large screen – 35.8 cm•Multiple access options including eye gazewith EcoPoint accessory, integratedheadpointing•Ability to integrate with computer for otherfunctions – educational, email, internet(additional Bluetooth accessories required)•IR for environmental control-ve•Size of screen for eye gaze not favoured byJo•Some difficulty calibrating eye gaze foraccess•Larger device potentially heavier and moredifficult to mount for eye gaze access+ve•Capitalises on prior learning of Unity system•Language system familiar to school staff•Screen size – 21.3 cm•Multiple access options includingheadpointing with Tracker Pro•Integrated Bluetooth connectivity•IR for environmental control-ve•Access via integrated headpointing systemnot efficient for Jo – too fatiguing•No eye gaze option•Maximum 84 icon Unity page set+ve•Capitalises on prior learning of Unity system,including 144 icon page set•Language system familiar to school staff•Windows 7 computer – sleek new design•Screen size – 29.5 cm•Multiple access options including eye gaze withNuEye accessory•Headpointing via additional accessories•Screen size favoured by Jo•Ability to integrate with computer for otherfunctions – educational, email, internet (additionalBluetooth accessories required)•Front and rear camera•IR for environmental control•Smaller and lighter to mount for eye gaze access•More interest shown in this device by peers-ve•No limitations – favoured device by JoBack to case studiesNext (Stage 3)