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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


Five Things To Know About Mounts And AAC


  Posted on Jan 6, 2025 - 3:48pm

Getting Started with Mounts for AAC There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mounts (see #1 below), but we’ve compiled some general information and terminology that can h...


    Products


How Can AAC Group Coaching Help Your Family?


  Posted on Dec 3, 2024 - 12:53pm

PRC-Saltillo offers training and coaching opportunities to help your family improve your augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) skills. You might be asking yourself if training and coaching ...




Get 33% Off VersaWraps On Amazon!


  Posted on Dec 2, 2024 - 1:57pm

Save Big on iPad®-Compatible VersaWraps™! 33% OFF December 9-13 only on Amazon! Purchase yours during the Holiday Sale taking place Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 13, 2024. If ...


    Versa


Improved AAC Evaluation Writing Tool


  Posted on Nov 26, 2024 - 12:34pm

From trial to purchase, the AAC Funding Portal offers a secure, step-by-step process to fund a speech-generating device (SGD) through health insurance. With your suggestions for this important tool, w...


    AAC Funding


The Flexibility Of Versa Accessories For Your IPad


  Posted on Nov 25, 2024 - 2:21pm

The Versa™ product family features accessories for your iPad® to help you enjoy technology benefits to the full. Whether you use your iPad for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC...


    Versa


Mandarin/Simplified Chinese For WordPower


  Posted on Nov 21, 2024 - 12:08pm

PRC-Saltillo is pleased to announce a newly adapted WordPower® vocabulary file in Mandarin/Simplified Chinese, available now on the iOS app TouchChat® HD with WordPower (2.51 or newer), or on ...


    Products


ATIA Conference 2025


  Posted on Nov 21, 2024 - 11:25am

Are you ready for ATIA 2025? We’re excited to see you in sunny Orlando January 30 to February 1 for the annual Assistive Technology Industry Association conference known as the leading community...


    Conferences


Northeast AAC Summit: NYC


  Posted on Nov 18, 2024 - 1:11pm

The 5th Northeast AAC Summit: NYC brought professionals from different backgrounds together with the collective goal of building independent communicators. This one-day gathering was held on the ninth...


    Training


Chat Software 2.51 For NovaChat


  Posted on Nov 15, 2024 - 10:10am

Keeping up with software updates gives you the best communication experience on your NovaChat®. Chat Software 2.51 includes vocabulary updates for WordPower® and MultiChat 15. Check out what&r...


    Software Updates


PRC-Saltillo Announces CEO Changes


  Posted on Nov 14, 2024 - 12:07am

Wooster, Ohio (November 14, 2024) – PRC-Saltillo announces the retirement of CEO Dave Hershberger after 40+ years of distinguished service and leadership in the field of augmentative and alterna...


    Company News


AAC App Update 2.51


  Posted on Nov 13, 2024 - 9:19am

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...


    Software Updates


Use your Accent® as a Wireless Keyboard for a Personal Computer With InputStick, you can use your AAC vocabulary as a keyboard and enjoy writing and connecting with friends and family on your per...


    Products


Empower 1.25 Software Update


  Posted on Oct 18, 2024 - 12:14pm

Update the software on your Accent® device for minor features, maintenance, and bug fixes to keep you communicating at your best. Your device can be updated through Wi-Fi again, or you can downloa...


    Software Updates


PRC-Saltillo Training Options


  Posted on Oct 4, 2024 - 5:02pm

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) makes so much possible, and we want you to experience the best of connection, exploration, independence, and more! You are the reason why we offer AAC ...


    Training


Why AAC Training And Education Are Important


  Posted on Oct 4, 2024 - 4:52pm

Why we offer AAC training Receiving a communication device is the beginning of someone’s AAC journey. It’s exciting to open your PRC-Saltillo box and turn on your device for the first tim...


    Training


ASHA Conference 2024


  Posted on Oct 4, 2024 - 4:45pm

We hope to see you at the Seattle Convention Center December 5-7 for ASHA 2024—the premier conference for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists...


    Conferences


Chat Software 2.50 For NovaChat


  Posted on Sep 27, 2024 - 9:09am

It’s time to upgrade your Chat Software to version 2.50 and access new features and vocabulary within WordPower®! Your overall communication experience improves with regular updates too. Her...


    Software Updates


Join-In The Fun With Join-In Web Apps!


  Posted on Sep 17, 2024 - 10:22am

Enjoy an accessible digital life with Join-In web apps now available on all new Accent® devices! Join-In Web Apps for Accent In partnership with D-Bur, connect digitally on five popular apps: ...


    Products


ISAAC Virtual Event 2024


  Posted on Sep 17, 2024 - 10:16am

Connect with AAC communicators and teams around the world during AAC Awareness Month! The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) hosts The Vibes of AAC Virtual Ev...


    Conferences


Two New AAC Vocabularies Released In Mandarin!


  Posted on Sep 11, 2024 - 10:03am

Alongside the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) and the 2022 Bruce Baker award winners, PRC-Saltillo is excited to announce the release of two AAC vocabulari...


    Company News


AAC App Update 2.50


  Posted on Sep 11, 2024 - 9:43am

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...


    Software Updates


Are You Team Xtreme?


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 4:01pm

The next-generation Xtreme™ Cases are now available for Accent® 800-40 and Accent 1000-40 devices! With an updated design, material, and texture, the Xtreme Case offers an extra layer of pro...


    Products


2024 Fall App Sale FAQs


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 12:21pm

Are you ready to make AAC magic with our two-week monster sale – October 2-15, 2024?! It’s an incredible time to save 50% on PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, ...


    Apps


50% Off AAC Apps, Fall App Sale


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 12:17pm

Get 50% off Apps and Imagine Your World with AAC! What do you get when you mix the magic of communication with a monster of a sale? 50% off PRC-Saltillo’s TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life&re...


    Apps   -  aac app, autism apps for communication


AAC Awareness Month 2024


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 12:08pm

October is AAC Awareness Month – a month to acknowledge all that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can do to give people a voice in person and in digital spaces. It’s also a...




How To Write With Your Communication Device


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 11:59am

High-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) empowers individuals to participate in personal, school, and workplace environments. AAC devices allow you to communicate needs, wants, quest...




Voting Access As An AAC Communicator


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 11:52am

The perspective and participation of individuals with disabilities make communities stronger. Everyone is worthy of being fully present and heard in all the spaces of your choosing. Augmentative and a...


    Educational Resources   -  aac and voting, voting with disabilities


Closing The Gap 2024


  Posted on Sep 4, 2024 - 11:31am

The 42nd Annual Closing The Gap Conference returns in October! We hope to see you in Minneapolis for networking and idea exchanging on October 22-24! This favorite conference has a new location for 20...


    Conferences


Northeast AAC Summit: Worcester


  Posted on Aug 14, 2024 - 11:35am

Make plans to be part of the 6th Northeast AAC Summit: Worcester, Massachusetts! Gather with other AAC professionals like you this Spring for collaboration, community, and capacity strengthening. Teac...


    Training


Northeast AAC Summit: Portland


  Posted on Aug 14, 2024 - 11:31am

The Northeast AAC Summit, planned and presented by PRC-Saltillo’s Northeast regional consultant team, grew out of a desire to stay connected to the professional AAC community during the coronavi...


    Training


Supporting AAC For Loved Ones With Aphasia


  Posted on Jul 30, 2024 - 11:36am

This is the third article of a three-part series on AAC and aphasia created from an interview with the co-authors of the AAC vocabulary Communication Journey: Aphasia. Special thanks to Lois Turner, A...


    Educational Resources   -  aac for aphasia, speech therapy for aphasia


AAC And Aphasia


  Posted on Jul 30, 2024 - 11:26am

This is the second article of a three-part series on AAC and aphasia created from an interview with the co-authors of the AAC vocabulary Communication Journey: Aphasia. Special thanks to Lois Turner, ...


    Educational Resources   -  aac for aphasia, speech therapy for aphasia


AAC Vocabulary For An Aphasia Diagnosis


  Posted on Jul 30, 2024 - 11:04am

This is the first article of a three-part series on AAC and aphasia created from an interview with the co-authors of the AAC vocabulary Communication Journey: Aphasia. Special thanks to Lois Turner, A...


    Educational Resources   -  aac for aphasia, speech therapy for aphasia


AAC Technology Features For Back-to-School Success


  Posted on Jul 23, 2024 - 10:22am

Get your AAC solution back-to-school ready! Start by updating your device or app to the latest software version, then explore these additional features from across the Accent®, NovaChat®, Via&...




Back-to-school season is here. It’s time to get ready to learn! Learning readiness is one of the principles of the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)™ approach. It applies...




Experience the best of Empower® when you update your software! The 1.23/1.24 updates – including new voice options and enhanced scanning features – were made to help you succeed even f...


    Software Updates


Chat Software 2.49 For NovaChat


  Posted on Jul 10, 2024 - 11:17am

Hey, NovaChat® Community! We’ve got a software update for you, especially if you frequently use WordPower® 60 Basic. Please update to version 2.49.1 to enjoy the full functionality of th...


    Software Updates


AAC App Update 2.49


  Posted on Jul 10, 2024 - 10:13am

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 ...


    Software Updates


PRC-Saltillo Peace Of Mind Warranty


  Posted on Jul 2, 2024 - 9:31am

Our communication devices got a warranty upgrade last year bringing you the industry-best High Five Warranty for five years of coverage. Life happens sometimes and we want you rocking with AAC! The Hi...


    Products   -  aac warranty


As a school-based professional you have much to consider when it comes to selecting assistive technology for your students. While meeting the complex communication needs in your school district is uni...


    Versa   -  ipad eye tracking. assistive technology


An Important Message Regarding App Support For IOS 14


  Posted on May 28, 2024 - 10:29am

TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC by PRC-Saltillo will discontinue support for iOS 14 starting with the 2.49 release coming in July 2024.  AAC iOS App Support ...


    Apps


Students can accomplish what matters most to them with VersaEye™. Communication, participation, extra-curriculars—anything their iPad® can do, they can do! Here are examples of how you...


    Versa   -  VersaEye Classroom


VersaEye Conversation


  Posted on May 28, 2024 - 10:02am

Today, we’re talking eye tracking and VersaEye™ with Shawn Malcomson, M.S., ED., ATP. Shawn’s focus is making life and communication more accessible through assistive technology. He ...


    Versa   -  eye tracking for ipad