Springboard Plus
Springboard is an excellent starting point for the child or adult just beginning augmentative communication -- or the next step for those demonstrating success with manual boards or devices with limited message capacity.
Even a person new to AAC can begin communicating in a matter of minutes with Springboard. No other digitized speech option provides the flexibility of communication and ease of customization and support that Springboard delivers.
Vocabulary
- Five integrated versions of pre-stored vocabulary using 4-, 8-, 15-, and 32-location options with a special emphasis on those core words that power most speech.
- Pre-stored Activity Row categories and vocabulary plus Pages with expanded word sets.
- Six User Area for creating transitional vocabularies, storing vocabularies for multiple assessment and training protocols.
Access Methods
- Schools and AAC centers will find the ease of changing access options make Springboard a valuable training and assessment device.
- Direct Selection
- Single and dual-switch
- Joystick
Standard Features
- Introductory set of Therapy exercises
- "Exploration Wizard" for exploring targeting, picture recognition, associations, and vocabulary options.
- "Quick Start" print guide that highlights the device's key operations.
- PRC's Language Activity Monitoring (LAM) software enables clinicians to monitor communication progress through the recording of each language "event".
Exclusive to Springboard
- Compact, lightweight design that makes the device portable for even a young child.
- Scalability -- Springboard is uniquely designed to grow with the individual's communication needs.
- Access to over 3,000 Minspeak icons in the device for customizing vocabulary.
- Over 5,000 optional PCS symbols for core vocabulary, Activity Rows, and Pages.
- Ability to save and transfer vocabulary into a Vantage or Vanguard device as skills expand.
- Simple formats for importing icons or digital photographs to personalize the device.
- Simple formats for creating Activity Rows and Pages for specializing vocabulary.
New Features and Capabilities:
- PRC application and Support Software (PASS) allows users to create, modify, and save vocabularies and create support materials. AAC support professionals can also modify device contents from a remote location.
- New "set-up" key simplifies and speeds programming changes.
- Built-in player allows users to import WAV files and play MP3 files in stereo.
- USB flash memory port and Secure Digital card slot enable faster, easier memory backup and transfer options.
- French language version is now available.
- Enhanced audio recording and speech output quality enables users to "speak up" clearly in noise classroom or social settings.
- New pre-loaded adult male and female voices.
- Infrared environmental control functions to control common IR devices (such as lights and TV/DVD players).
- Basic computer emulation functions
Accessories Available:
Integrated Headpointing Option
Transitioning Toolkit
Springboard Visor
Springboard Keyguard Set
Carrying Case for the Springboard
Shoulder Strap for Springboard
PRC Battery Charger
Steel Wire Stand
Infrared Receiver with no Switch Output
Viziflex Seels with 128 Keyguard
Viziflex Seels with no Keyguard
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