With the release of version 1.4.7 last week, WordPower60 is now included in the purchased WordPower files. WordPower60 is the newest WordPower vocabulary option designed for the TouchChat app.&n...
by Patrick Fothergill, Ontario AAC Consultant & SLP As an AAC-focused SLP with connections to Quebec and northern & eastern Ontario, among other places, I often hear from people seeking Frenc...
TouchChat 2.4.0 was released over the weekend with the following features: - Aphasia vocabulary added (English)- All English and Spanish vocabulary files updated- Additional symbols and symbol categor...
TouchChat 2.5.0 was released over the weekend with the following features: - New WordPower 48 Español Basic vocab file - New WordPower 108 with Keyboard vocab file- Button Navigation icons (arr...
Did you ever wonder what is available as an in-app purchase? There are vocabularies, such as Gateway and WordPower along with page sets for different languages and several voices. Click here for more ...
PRC-Saltillo is pleased to announce the return of the TouchChat® Partner Program. After a brief pause to restructure, this program now provides professionals with improved app education and shorte...
Check out the new video on our website that will give you a thorough explanation of the different vocabularies available within the TouchChat App, along with some implementation tips! Just scrol...
The 2.28 TouchChat App software release is here, and it's full of awesome new features, bug fixes and vocabulary updates you'll love. Check out our video for more details! What Else is New wi...
Get ready to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April and Better Hearing & Speech Month in May with 50% off PRC-Saltillo’s LAMP Words for Life®, TouchChat®, and Dialogue® AAC a...
You asked and we listened…introducing the new TouchChat® Discover app! TouchChat Discover’s risk-free, 30-day trial allows you to experience everything our popular TouchChat app has t...
Did you know that you can transfer a vocabulary file from TouchChat to your Nova Chat device? Watch this tutorial for step-by-step directions on how to do this.
Support for iOS 9 & 10 has been discontinuedAs technology advances rapidly, it is increasingly difficult to ensure compatibility with out-of-date iOS versions. In order to provide our iOS cu...
In this latest update from TouchChat, you won't want to miss the following cool new features. For more information and demonstrations of the following, be sure to check out our What's New video! What...
TouchChat 2.24.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor. What's New: - Picture suggestions now provided when creating a button - Ability to name i...
"I never wanted a device before, but this is good. This helps with (my) advocacy work. (It) helps me help others recover (from) stroke. It helps me communicate clear(ly)."- David Adams, stroke survivo...
A new TouchChat update 1.3.0 has been released. Some of the updates made include: Two additional Multichat 15 vocabulary files have been added- An Adolescent and an Adult file. WordPower and MultiC...
"THANK YOU TouchChat!!! I am happy to report that my daughter, Kate, has begun her 3 week trial* of an iPad® with the TouchChat app. It was so exciting to see engaged and so focused as she learned...
Did you know that the TouchChat Training Videos are now available as podcasts in the iTunes Store®? They are broken down by topic so that you can download and watch just the podcasts you&nbs...
Many of you have been asking us for more than a quick reference guide to help you get started. Well, the time has come! Introducing the new TouchChat Manual! Almost everything you ev...
Do you find yourself or your client needing improved access for TouchChat HD on the iPad®? If improved access is required, then there are keyguard options available to assist with making the...
Join us at Closing the Gap in Minneapolis for a seminar on TouchChat App as a Literacy Support Tool. TouchChat App as a Literacy Support Tool Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: P...
October is AAC Awareness Month! Celebrate with a 50% off sale of our industry-leading product, TouchChat® by Saltillo. Purchases of TouchChat must be made through the app store to receive this ...
On December 9th, 2021, PRC-Saltillo released version the 2.34 update to the TouchChat® app. Included in the 2.34 release are many exciting software features, as well as brand new Inclusive ...
With the release of the new iPad mini™, we have been receiving a lot of questions on whether TouchChat will work on it and which version to use. Yes, TouchChat will work on the new iPad mi...
For the first time ever, the TouchChat app is going to be offered 50% off for 3 days only to celebrate AAC Awareness Month! The discount will be valid Wednesday, October 4th through Friday, Octo...
Join us in celebrating AAC Awareness month with an app sale. TouchChat apps are 50% off from October 3-6. Terms & Conditions:- Available worldwide: The discount is based on the US App S...
Terms & Conditions: - Available worldwide - The discount % is based on US App Store. Exact prices may vary in other countries. - Excludes all TouchChat Classic apps and in-app purchases. - S...
Join us in celebrating Better Hearing & Speech month with an app sale. TouchChat apps are 50% off from May 1-5. Purchases must be made through the app store. TouchChat...
TouchChat 2.9.0 has been released. Make sure to update not only your TouchChat App, but also your Chat Editor so that the versions match. New/Updated Features: Canadian French vocabulary files are no...
TouchChat 2.8.0 has been released this week. Make sure to update not only your TouchChat App, but also your Chat Editor so that the versions match. New/Updated Features: - Arabic language now supporte...
A TouchChat maintenance release, 2.6.1, was released this week. This release corrects two items: Resolves issue where in-app purchase vocabulary files were not retained Improves button drag and drop ...
TouchChat 2.6.0 was released earlier this week with the following features: New features: A new WordPower file has been added. WordPower 25 Touch & Scan with Keyboard is a vocabulary consisting o...
TouchChat 2.3.0 was released today with the following new features: - WordPower 60 Basic was added to the WordPower files - iPad Pro® is now supported at full screen resolution - U...
TouchChat 2.23.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor. What's New: - Added a “speak last word” button action - Updated Acapela downloadabl...
TouchChat 2.22.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor. What's New: Added “show grid" lines setting and functionality Updated the Acapela TTS e...
Due to some unforseen bugs in the 2.21.0 release, we have released 2.21.1 to correct those issues. Be sure to update to 2.21.1 if you are having problems with TouchChat. We are very sorry ...
TouchChat 2.21.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor. What's New: - Added a “page style override” feature in order to be able ...
TouchChat 2.20.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so the versions match. What's New: - Added Choiceworks, First Then Visual Schedule HD and Y...
New Features: Acapela Vocal Smileys – Acapela-Group has added the capability of using Voice Sounds and Exclamations to their voices. See How to use Acapela Vocal Smileys on TouchChat Support Si...
TouchChat 2.18.0 will be released on April 1. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so the versions match. What's New: - Public beta head pointing feature (enabl...
TouchChat 2.17.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so the versions match. What's New: - New button margin feature allows you to add space in between...
TouchChat 2.16.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so the versions match. What's New: - Indicator to show what vocab you are in - Test your speech ...
TouchChat 2.15.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so that the versions match. - Open iOS app button action...
TouchChat 2.13.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so that the versions match. New/Updated Features: - New Communication Journey Aphasia UK Added - Ad...
TouchChat 2.12.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so that the versions match. New/Updated Features: Now includes ability to play YouTube videos Upda...
TouchChat 2.11.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so that the versions match. New/Updated Features: • Updated VocalID speech engine• Vocabu...
Hooray for TouchChat 2.1.1! This release includes some awesome features, such as data logging and access to News-2-You and Unique Learning System pages for TouchChat! See below for more exciting...
TouchChat 2.0 has arrived! This much anticipated release has converted TouchChat into a universal app with even more standard vocabulary options available to meet your specific needs. Spa...
We are proud to announce the launch of our new TouchChat website, entirely dedicated to all things TouchChat! We have provided you with a wealth of resources and hope that you will be able to find al...
Get amped up for 50% off PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! Save the date – Wednesday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – for this t...
If you've ever wondered how TouchChat came to be, here is a link to a great story by Wynsum Arts in their "Every App Has A Story" series. http://www.everyapphasastory.com/2013/01/every-app-has-a-story...
Enjoy 50% off PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®app during the Biggest AAC App Sale of the Year! Mark your calendar for October 11-17, 2023. Do not miss this awesome opportunity during AAC Awareness ...
How do you get started with beginning AAC Communicators? These documents provide help teaching the 15 Early Generative Language Words in WordPower 20 Simply for TouchChat. The Early Language Wor...
It’s time to update your PRC-Saltillo AAC apps to version 2.40 for Dialogue® AAC, LAMP Words for Life®, and TouchChat®. To access new features for the best app experience, make ...
Hooray! Spanish Vocabulary files and voices are now available as an add-on for the TouchChat app in Version 1.4.0! The Spanish files will be available in the Upgrade Store for $89.99. ...
Saltillo has created a 2018 calendar that is designed to help you support an early communicator using AAC. Each month, calendar activities, target words, and a read-along video are posted to the...
Surf dog Ricochet is a certified goal directed therapy dog with Pawsitive Teams. Speech language pathologist, Renee works with a student who has a verbal disability. She had the idea of the student wo...
"Love this app. I'm still in the early learning stages, but it's very easy to use so far!! My preschoolers, verbal and non-verbal, love it too!!" - Brandi Edwards
Wooster, OH, Oct 14, 2015: PRC, a leading manufacturer of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology solutions for individuals with speech disabilities, announced today that its onlin...
Nova Chat and TouchChat What's worst thing to a soul; Be silent; that's like a voice is in a prison. The gifts Nova Chat and TouchChat HD have come; Gave angelic voice to silent souls. It's like the s...
Pixon for TouchChat has been added to the Upgrade Store within the TouchChat app for $79.99. The Pixon™ Project Kit provides 10 different manual communication boards. One of those boards -...
You spoke and we listened! We are delighted to announce that phone support and live chat support is now available for the TouchChat App during regular business hours. You have the option t...
People need to be shocked into change. Some people think all non-speech people can't understand things. Some were shocked by a non-speech person who uses a communication device. That made them into fo...
TouchChat version 1.4.7 not only introduced WordPower60, but also made some changes to some of the existing WordPower files. Those changes are: - Updates and corrections in all files - Updates a...
Parents, check out the "Let's Get Started with TouchChat" training on June 17th, designed specifically for you. This 30 minute training will step you through the basics of TouchChat and what you need ...
It’s time to update to TouchChat 2.32! Be sure to check out our video to catch all of the new features in more detail! New Acapela Voices Tamira is the industry’s first African...
Come and check out the new online community for adult TouchChat users, parents, therapists and others who support TouchChat users. This group is a great place to share information with others or ask q...
We have more great news to announce today! We are now offering two new 1-hour online trainings to help you better customize and tailor TouchChat to fit your needs (ASHA CEU's are ...
Update: Introducing new LOWER pricing on our Live TouchChat phone and chat support packages. You'll definitely want to check it out! We are delighted to announce that phone support and li...
Ideal for users at the beginning of their AAC journey or for individuals with motor or vision challenges, WordPower25 Español features a robust vocabulary in 25 buttons that align as closely as...
Version 1.4.6 of TouchChat was released a couple of weeks ago with a really cool feature- AirDrop®! This let's you easily transfer a file from one device to another. Find out more here. &nbs...
Take a few moments to update your TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life® and Dialogue® AAC apps to the newest 2.38 version and enjoy the latest these popular apps have to offer. All Engli...
Take a few moments to update your TouchChat app to the newest 2.37 version and experience the latest improvements to this powerful communication solution. 2.37 Update Welcomes the New Darius Vo...
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has put together a training for kids with autism in being aware of dangers associated with wandering off and how to respond when they are...
"I'm so excited!!!! I'm currently installing the TouchChat Windows Editor Software. Thank you so much for going out of your way to ensure it arrived all the way down in Oz. You have made this Mummy - ...
"My 8 year old daughter does not 'get' some other AAC apps at all. To her it is confusing and takes ALOT of moving through the app to communicate even a small request, comment, etc. TouchCha...
"My son just said 'I really really really love you dad'. We just downloaded TouchChat HD with Word Power today after using a paper version at school for a month or so. I have no idea how to set ...
"You have no idea how touch chat has increased my sons communication. He has had an AAC device for 8 years but an iPad® with touch chat for the last 2. While it was great before with the other dev...
Get ready to celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month with 50% off TouchChat May 3-9! You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity to purchase one of the most popular iOS AAC apps on the marke...
It’s time to update your iOS AAC apps to version 2.45 so you can experience all that’s new with TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! New features f...
Kayla wasn't going to let the fact that she's nonverbal hold her back from being a cheerleader. She joined the squad this year and uses TouchChat to communicate with her teammates. Such an insp...
In lieu of the announcements made by Apple® earlier this week, we wanted to clear up a couple of current issues. With the release of iTunes® 12.7, Apple has chosen to remove the App Stor...
Check out the latest features for TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life® and Dialogue® AAC in this update: iOS 16 and iPhone 14 compatibility Added a speak grammar setting (TouchChat...
Head Tracking Rest Area improvements & new WordPower® features Highlight TouchChat 2.35 Update. HEAD TRACKING REST AREA IMPROVEMENTS Added a new On/Off setting to the top of the existing &...
TouchChat Update 2.33.0 is here…read below for important information. Vocabulary import/export is now available for the TouchChat Lite app. Starting with this 2.33.0 release, support is d...
The 2.29 TouchChat® release is here with cool new features, vocabulary updates, and bug fixes. Here's what you'll find in the latest update: Features• New Gradient Fill setting allows you to...
We will be performing maintenance on the iShare server this Saturday evening/night (November 10). Unfortunately, this will take the server offline for quite a while, maybe 8 hours or more and you will...
It has come to our attention that some of our customers did not fully understand the difference between the personal and public folders within iShare. This led to some customers unintentionally postin...
Tamira, an African-American Adult Female voice, is the latest addition to voices available from PRC-Saltillo. Your Voice Is Important Created in conjunction with Acapela Group, Tamira is the first o...
Experience PRC-Saltillo’s new AAC Learning Journey website and discover a great variety of resources including eLearning classes and live online instructor-led trainings. From parents looking fo...
Forever in Our Hearts as a Friend, Colleague, and Champion for the AAC Community Passionate. Joyful. Artistic. Fun. Caring. These are just some of the words that are consistently top of mind fo...
Check out the new features available in TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC when you update your iOS apps to version 2.42. We regularly improve your app experience so you c...
If you use iShare and are looking for resources about children's books, we have something you'll want to check out. Within the iShare community there are a lot of great vocabularies/pages that p...
IMPORTANT NOTE Regarding iOs 7 upgrade: Please, be sure to back up all custom vocabulary files within TouchChat prior to doing the iOs Upgrade. Find the instructions for doing this in the User's Manua...
With iOS 12 coming out today, we wanted to update you on some features we think might be useful for our AAC app customers. In Settings, you will find an option called Screen Time. Screen tim...
Effective January 2019, the iEssence vocabulary, which is an in-app purchase within TouchChat will be removed from the Upgrade Store. This means that you will no longer be able to purchase and d...
Check out the latest changes in TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC when you update your iOS apps to version 2.44. Introducing Head Tracking for the LAMP Words for Life ap...
Don't miss our guest presenter Maureen C. Castillo, MA, CCC-SLP teach the online webinar "The Twin Powers Unite: AAC Core Words and Dolch Sight Words" on February 21st from 7-8pm ET. This training is ...
Don't miss our guest presenter Dr. Carole Zangari teach the online webinar "TELL ME: AAC for the Preschool Classroom" on April 7th from 12-1pm ET. This training is FREE and will be offered for 0.1 ASH...
The NovaChat and TouchChat are tools to help the communication skills for a non-speaker. I started AAC devices in the early 80's. My mother designed communication charts and taught me to communicate. ...
"The Touch Chat with Word Power is a great application for my clients with AAC needs. It is easy to program for both professionals and caregivers. The predictive text feature has been invaluable for m...
Would you like a FREE trial of our News-2-You & Unique pages this summer? The pages currently posted on the Saltillo website will be compatible with TouchChat for the remainder of the summer so th...
Have you ever wondered what the Gateway vocabulary is all about? Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, April 21st from 8-9pm EDT that will: (a) present the history and rational behind the devel...
Stay in the know with your favorite PRC-Saltillo AAC iOS Apps. Tutorials, support videos, and technology features can now be found on one YouTube Channel. Explore the ever-growing list of resources fo...
"Yay! TouchChat is officially on Emily's iPad®. Let the speaking begin! Tonight we had it on guided access, so all she could do was explore the speech app. She wanted to listen to her music on iTu...
Have you seen the new Apple® ad, "Designed for Meera P." by Apple®? Meera is a teenager who loves soccer and jokes. She uses TouchChat on an iPad® to talk with her friends and family...
TouchChat update 2.30 is here and with it comes new features and bug fixes you've been looking for! Features:• Highlight words as they are spoken in the Speech Display Bar (SDB) - Available with...
In our ongoing effort to make communication and learning at home a little easier during these trying times, TouchChat by Saltillo is being offered at 50% off March 24-30. You won't want...
New! For parents/caregivers interested in learning how to be more effective when interacting with a child using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).</p> <p>Working with a new...
Revised March 8, 2024 With many AAC apps on the market, your decision to choose TouchChat as your AAC app means a lot to us. Your voice is our priority. We seek to provide you with the best possible ...
Revised March 8, 2024. The following message is for those who frequently use one of our CLASSIC TouchChat® apps. PRC-Saltillo’s three Classic TouchChat® iOS apps (Classic TouchChat with...
PRC-Saltillo released version 2.41 updates to our three AAC iOS Apps: TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC. Included in the 2.41 release are new app features, bug fixes, and...
Check out the latest improvements to TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC when you update your iOS apps to version 2.43. Additional head tracking options for To...
TouchChat® is pleased to bring you relevant (and fun!) resources to help students succeed with AAC in the classroom. As we are always looking to serve you better, we are in the process of changing...
Please note that the introductory period of the Certified TouchChat Trainer program has expired and we have made some changes to the program, which are effective immediately. Feel free to email cara@t...
Do you consider yourself a TouchChat expert? Would you like to hold trainings in your area to teach others how to use, edit and customize TouchChat? If so, you may want to consider applying for our Ce...
To help celebrate AAC Awareness Month in October, TouchChat® by Saltillo is being offered at 50% off October 14-18, 2020. You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity, so mark your calendars no...
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 y...
Hey, TouchChat Community! We’ve got a software update for you. Please update to version 2.47.1 to enjoy the full functionality of our recent software release. Don’t miss out on the best of...
TouchChat® by Saltillo will discontinue support for iOS 9 & iOS 10 starting with the 2.26 release coming in July 2020. Why? With every release, we ensure that new features can be used by s...
TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life, and Dialogue AAC by PRC-Saltillo will discontinue support for iOS 12 & iOS 13 starting with the 2.40 release coming in December 2022. Why? With every release, we ...
Update your PRC-Saltillo AAC apps to version 2.51 and experience the best of TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC. Go to the App Store to start your update! Make sure your d...
It’s time to update your PRC-Saltillo AAC apps to version 2.50 so you can experience all that’s new with TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! Your overall app e...
Check out the latest news for TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC with update version 2.49. To access new app features, make sure your device is operating with iOS version ...
Check out the newest features for TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC when you update your iOS apps to version 2.46. And remember, your overall app experience improves with...
TouchChat 2.19.0 has been released. Make sure to update both your TouchChat App and your Chat Editor so the versions match. What's New: - Improved iCloud backup for custom vocabularies - New pop-up...
Hurray- it’s finally here! Many of you have been asking for it and Apple® has listened. With the release of iOs 6 today, you now have the ability to “lock” users into TouchChat, ...
When you can’t speak, life can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Experience the life-changing joy of meaningful communication through our world-renowned, customized AAC vocabularies, assistive technology, and our unmatched training and personalized support. Trust our 50+ years of AAC experience to guide you to the right communication solution. Connect with us to learn more.
For over 50 years, PRC has been a leader in giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. Since our founding in 1966, PRC has paved the way in the development of speech-generating devices (SGDs) and continues to innovate in the field of augmentative and alternative communication.
Saltillo is dedicated to making personal communication possible to individuals who are unable to use their natural voice. We strive to offer comprehensive training and support for your Saltillo device.
The AAC Funding website from PRC and Saltillo assists SLPs, caregivers and/or educators through the process of creating a submission packet, whether funding an AAC device through Medicare/Medicaid or private insurance.
Learn the basics about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), explore the difference between language and communication, and read stories of real-life people who use AAC.
Teaching (and learning) a new access method for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can be overwhelming. ALP for AAC breaks down this learning process into 3 broad stages with 8 specific phases.
The AAC Language Lab offers real-life solutions in support of language development. Explore language stages and interactive materials designed for Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), Educators and Parents.
Realize Language is an online service that gives parents and professionals powerful ways to monitor, measure, and maximize a child's use of an Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) speech device.
The Center for AAC & Autism is dedicated to building awareness of the power of AAC, changing the lives of children with autism and other developmental disabilities through education, resources, information and supporting clinical research.
LAMP Words for Life is designed to meet the communication needs of children with autism. Based on the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) methodology, its consistent motor plan enables early success and allows the client's vocabulary and communication skills to grow.
TouchChat is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech.
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