ProxTalker with Widgit Symbols

Communication Supported with Widgit Symbols

In the middle of the recession one American company has taken a bold step, of setting up its own UK division, Logan Technologies to distribute its communication aid, the Logan ProxTalker, in the UK and across Europe.

The Logan ProxTalker is a device developed for children and adults with a range of communication difficulties, to enable them to exchange pictures for real words. It is portable, very robust and easy to use.

Glen Dobbs, who has a 12yr old son with autism, developed the Logan ProxTalker, with his engineering colleague and friend Kevin Miller, to help him communicate beyond the boundaries of school and home. Using RFID technology symbolised tags to retrieve spoken words from the device and enable the user to have a voice.

‘Logan was a great user of picture exchange communication systems, but he had no speech and I wanted him to be able to order his own burger when we went out at the weekend.’ said Glen ‘There was nothing on the market that was easy enough for Logan to use or robust enough to withstand the rough handling I knew he would give it. Using his ProxTalker he can order his own meal and ‘talk’ to his Mum and I on the phone from his residential school.’

We have worked closely in the UK with Widgit to ensure the ProxTalker is useable out of the box with a standard set of 80 symbols. The end user is key to our product development and our aim is be closely in touch with what the customer needs and wants, ensuring a high level of service.’

If you would like further information about including Widgit Symbols in AAC devices please contact simont@widgit.com