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For nearly 60 years, PRC-Saltillo has been a pioneer in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), delivering trusted solutions like TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, Dialogue® AAC,...


    Company News   -  augmentative and alternative communication acquisition, aac companies


Join Us At Closing The Gap 2025


  Posted on Oct 20, 2025 - 10:53am

The 43rd annual Closing The Gap Conference is right around the corner! Join us at the PRC-Saltillo booth to test drive an AAC device, explore the new Unity® AAC app, or chat about implementation i...


    Conferences


Teaming Up With Building Wings


  Posted on Oct 20, 2025 - 10:39am

PRC-Saltillo and the AAC Language Lab® are teaming up with Building Wings™ to bring even more LAMP Words for Life® and Unity® resources into your classroom. These tools give educator...




We’re thrilled to announce the launch of PRC Saltillo Singapore, a major step forward in our global mission to empower communication for all.  This new subsidiary will serve Singapore with...


    Company News


Spanish Engage Now Available For Empower


  Posted on Oct 16, 2025 - 10:06am

The latest version of Empower® software is here! Update your Accent® to 1.29 to keep your device running smoothly and experience the newest features. Spanish Engage for Building Access Skills...


    Software Updates   -  engage, aac access, access tool, bilingual aac, bilingual vocabulary, spanish aac


Retiring Of Look For Accent 1000


  Posted on Oct 10, 2025 - 9:15am

To best focus our resources on providing industry-leading products for our customers, we’ve made the decision to retire the Look® eye tracking module for the Accent® 1000 device. Commit...


    Products   -  accent device, look module, eye tracking


Vocabulary Builder Just Got Even Better!


  Posted on Oct 6, 2025 - 10:39am

It’s time to update your device to Chat Software 2025.5 and enjoy new communication features. Here’s what’s new for NovaChat®! Vocabulary Builder for All Vocabularies Vocabular...


    Software Updates   -  aac, novachat, chat software, vocab builder


Windows 10 Pro End-of-Support For Accent Devices


  Posted on Sep 26, 2025 - 9:34am

Notice to Accent Device Users Running on Windows 10 Pro Microsoft® is planning to end support for Windows® 10 Home and Professional on October 14, 2025. Devices running those versions of Wind...


    Products


Unlimited Almagu Voices!


  Posted on Sep 24, 2025 - 9:52am

It’s time to update your PRC-Saltillo AAC apps to version 2025.4.1 and experience the best of LAMP Words for Life®, TouchChat®, Unity® AAC, and Dialogue® AAC. Pro tip: Remember ...


    Software Updates


Getting Started With Your AAC App


  Posted on Sep 15, 2025 - 9:39am

If you've just purchased one of PRC-Saltillo’s AAC apps, here are some classes to help you get started! Register for the following courses (and many more!) through AAC Learning Journey. Set up...


    Apps


Fall 2025 App Sale FAQs


  Posted on Sep 15, 2025 - 9:35am

Launch into savings this AAC Awareness Month! Explore a galaxy of half-price deals during our two-week Out of this World App Sale – October 15-28, 2025! It’s an incredible time to save 50%...


    Apps


Save The Date For An Out Of This World App Sale!


  Posted on Sep 15, 2025 - 9:29am

 Out of this World Savings! 50% Off All AAC Apps Powered by PRC-Saltillo Save the date for an AAC app sale that’s out of this world! TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, Unity® AA...


    Apps


The LAMP Approach Story


  Posted on Sep 3, 2025 - 9:48am

“What brings me joy is that the LAMP™ approach really focuses on the social connection with the learner,” reflected Cindy Halloran, OTR/L. “Seeing those beginning learners have...


    Products   -  lamp approach, halloran


NovaChat devices are expanding their vocabulary collection to include the popular LAMP Words for Life vocabulary system. Enjoy the vocabulary’s well-known features on a lightweight, durable, por...


    Products   -  novachat, lamp words for life


Unity AAC App: A Classic, Reimagined


  Posted on Aug 5, 2025 - 9:07am

Introducing Unity® AAC—a powerful iOS app that lets you say all that you want to say with the least amount of button hits! The app features Unity, the original core word vocabulary system us...


    Apps   -  aac app, unity aac


AAC Communicators In The Spotlight


  Posted on Jul 30, 2025 - 2:14pm

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a bold, brilliant way to communicate. When AAC communicators are visible in mainstream media, workplaces, and communities, we share it because repre...


    Company News


Back To School 2025


  Posted on Jul 28, 2025 - 12:38pm

Blast off to back to school! Your shuttle mission: connect with your students through language and communication. Embark on literacy adventures and explore constellations of core words. Let’s ma...




Northeast AAC Summit: Worcester


  Posted on Jun 20, 2025 - 3:59pm

The 6th Northeast AAC Summit: AAC Through the Lifespan – It Takes a Village took place on April 3, 2025 at the Easter Seals Massachusetts location in Worcester, MA. Participants experienced a ja...


    Training


Wild and mysterious. Two words that Kyleigh uses to define her artistic style. She’s been creating since she was eight years old. “My art is crazy and calm,” said Kyleigh. “It ...


    Company News


Empower 1.28 Software Update


  Posted on Jun 18, 2025 - 4:49pm

Empower® software 1.28 is now available. Update your Accent® device today for the best user experience. How to Update Your Accent Device The links below offer step-by-step instructions to he...


    Software Updates


PRC-Saltillo is honored to be named to the 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 list - a recognition that celebrates organizations making meaningful strides in accessibility around the world! “This ho...


    Company News


New WordPower® Vocabulary Is Here!


  Posted on Jun 4, 2025 - 9:05am

New AAC Vocabulary for WordPower Excited to bring you more words to help you say what you want to say . . . in the most efficient way!   WordPower® is known for logical next words and word ...


    Software Updates


New WordPower® Vocabulary For NovaChat Is Here!


  Posted on Jun 3, 2025 - 9:29am

New AAC Vocabulary for WordPower Excited to bring you more words to help you say what you want to say . . . in the most efficient way!   WordPower® is known for logical next words and word ...


    Software Updates


Improved Eye Tracking With VersaEye!


  Posted on May 30, 2025 - 7:55am

Your VersaEye® experience just got even better with the latest update to the built-in Hiru™ technology. Here’s what you can expect now with eye tracking for your iPad®. And yes, it...


    Versa


Something For Everyone With Accent Devices


  Posted on May 20, 2025 - 9:52pm

Comprehensive augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices give you the freedom to express yourself fully. Accent® speech-generating devices offer advanced access methods, sophisticate...


    Products


As an AAC communicator, your active lifestyle sometimes means that you’re charging your communication device on the go in a less-than-ideal environment. When possible, follow these tips to enhan...


    Products   -  aac device battery


Bilingual Spanish Minspeak For Empower


  Posted on May 13, 2025 - 3:34pm

Bilingual Minspeak® vocabularies for your Accent® device with Empower® software are here! Bilingual solutions for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are not all created equa...


    Software Updates   -  bilingual aac; bilingual vocabulary, spanish aac


Bilingual Spanish Essence For Empower


  Posted on May 13, 2025 - 3:25pm

Literate individuals can enjoy fast communication with Essence® vocabulary using a keyboard, word prediction, and quick phrases. Bilingual Spanish/English communicators can now quickly compose mes...


    Software Updates   -  bilingual aac; bilingual vocabulary, spanish aac


User-Friendly Bilingual AAC Now In Empower


  Posted on May 13, 2025 - 3:06pm

Enjoy the best of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for bilingual Spanish/English communicators with Empower® software for Accent® devices. Starting with update 1.27, Spanish/En...


    Software Updates   -  bilingual aac; bilingual vocabulary, spanish aac


National Speech Language Hearing Month 2025


  Posted on May 5, 2025 - 10:44pm

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month – a month to celebrate individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the teams who support them. Your speech therapist o...


    Company News   -  National Speech Language Hearing Month


It’s time to update your PRC-Saltillo AAC apps to version 2025.2 so you can experience all that’s new with TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! Our software ver...


    Software Updates


LAMP Words For Life Discover Is Here!


  Posted on Apr 9, 2025 - 9:41am

The LAMP Words for Life® iOS app you know and love is now available as a trial app! LAMP Words for Life Discover lets you experience this robust vocabulary app risk-free before you buy.  ...


    Apps   -  free autism app, aac app,


Helping someone learn to communicate is much more enjoyable with the right tools. Preparing these resources can take more time than you have. PRC-Saltillo’s new implementation items were develop...


    Company News


Chat Software 2025.2 Update


  Posted on Apr 4, 2025 - 7:47am

Software updates give you the best communication experience on your NovaChat®. The newest update, Chat Software 2025.2, includes a brand-new vocabulary file and default features to make communicat...


    Software Updates


Change can bring challenges, even good changes. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is known for the quote: “The only constant in life is change.” It could be finding out the grocery store ha...




Six Ways To Put Communicators First


  Posted on Mar 20, 2025 - 5:34pm

PRC-Saltillo is guided by respect for those we serve. You are our mission. Your right to independence and participation motivates our decisions. Here are six ways AAC communicators are put first at PR...


    Company News   -  aac communicators, aac ambassadors


Spring 2025 App Sale FAQs


  Posted on Mar 20, 2025 - 5:16pm

Are you excited for our two-week app sale – April 24 to May 7, 2025?! It’s an awesome time to save 50% on PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® A...


    Apps


Three Apps, Two Celebrations, One Big Sale!


  Posted on Mar 20, 2025 - 5:06pm

Three apps and two celebrations unite to bring you one big sale! Get ready for 50% off PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! Save the date – Thur...


    Apps   -  aac apps, aac app sale


Respect For The AAC Professional Community


  Posted on Mar 3, 2025 - 2:14pm

Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, is a rapidly changing field that’s growing at the speed of technology. Many career paths lead to AAC whether it be intentionally or unexpected...


    Company News   -  aac profession


Nine Women Who Made Waves In AAC


  Posted on Mar 3, 2025 - 2:08pm

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s show our deep respect for the women in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) who have contributed to communication success for so ma...


    Company News   -  women in aac


Experience The Simplicity Of NovaChat


  Posted on Feb 24, 2025 - 10:29am

NovaChat® speech-generating devices originated on the Saltillo side of our organization to be your lightweight device for active communicators. NovaChat boasts a mix of comfort and durability whil...


    Products


Benefits Of The AAC Trial Device Program


  Posted on Feb 24, 2025 - 10:22am

Take a speech-generating device for an extended test drive through our free Trial Device Program and verify the best fit for your unique needs. Four Benefits of Trialing an AAC Device Experience the...


    Products   -  aac device program, aac device programs


AAC Fact Or Fiction


  Posted on Feb 24, 2025 - 10:14am

Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, is an evolving field united in an individual’s fundamental right to communicate. You may come across many beliefs about communication and lang...


    Company News   -  aac myths, augmentative and alternative communication myths


Empower 1.26 Software Update


  Posted on Feb 12, 2025 - 10:13am

The latest version of Empower® software brings new features and vocabulary updates. Update your device to Empower 1.26 today! How to Update Your Accent Device To update, plug your Accent® de...


    Software Updates


The Value Of Via Products


  Posted on Feb 12, 2025 - 10:06am

Launched in 2020 to be your iOS communication devices, Via® is the first fully PRC-Saltillo product line. It represents the pioneering mission and values of Prentke Romich Company and Saltillo Com...


    Products   -  via device, ios aac


AAC App Update 2.52


  Posted on Feb 10, 2025 - 10:56am

App update 2.52 brings exciting changes to language organization in TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC! Your overall app experience improves with updates too. Update today...


    Software Updates


Chat Software 2.52 Update For NovaChat


  Posted on Jan 28, 2025 - 8:17am

Chat Software 2.52 brings access to new features and vocabulary! Please be aware of prompts that require your attention during the update. Just for update 2.52: Pick a 15-minute window of time when ...


    Software Updates


Via® Nano represents the power of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in a compact design. This speech-generating device pairs well with your active lifestyle. Lightweight and comfort...


    Products   -  portable communication device, portable aac device


Nancy Inman, speech-language pathologist (SLP) and innovative leader in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), is the creator of the WordPower® suite of vocabularies. She&r...


    Products   -  nancy inman, wordpower history


Celebrate National Reading Month


  Posted on Jan 21, 2025 - 10:22am

We love words! We love books! Reading too! They help everyone develop language, literacy, and communication skills. March is National Reading Month and you’re invited to participate in activitie...


    Educational Resources   -  national reading month, aac reading