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The Saltillo Chat Software Update 2.24 is here! You'll want to be sure to check out our video for some of the new features like:

• SymbolStix® library updates
  • The SymbolStix® library has been updated to accommodate the ability to change skin tones within a vocabulary. This allows you to change all skin tones at once to better represent a person's uniqueness.
  • The updated library aligns more closely with SymbolStix Prime images. Some images may have been replaced or updated, and you may find missing images and/or labels in customized files. This provides a great opportunity to upgrade your customized file to a new and improved image!
• Gestures now work with input settings
• WordPower™ Vocabulary Updates
  • Cuidado added to all the Spanish files
    • 60 Basic & 60 Español Básico - the verb "smell"/"oler" added to some category pages (i.e. Body, Nature)

Plus, don't miss these other exciting happenings when you watch the video!

• NovaChat® device updates: new designs for the NovaChat 5 & 10!
• New Product: AeroSwitch™
  • AeroSwitch is universal Bluetooth switch that can be used on many platforms and allows pairing of the Bluetooth switch from within Chat Software. (Menu>Settings>System>Bluetooth)
  • Stay tuned to our website for more information.

Learn about all of these features and more, then update today!

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 to miss this awesome opportunity! Terms and conditions apply. See below for details.  

TouchChat Sale Terms and conditions:

• Available worldwide: The discount is based on the US App Store.
• Exact prices may vary in other countries.
• Excludes all TouchChat Classic and in-app purchases (Classic apps should no longer be purchased- they remain in the app store for updating purposes).
• Sale subject to change at any time.
• Purchase orders NOT accepted.
• Can be combined with Apple’s Volume Purchase Program for Education discount​.

 This sale does not replace our May sale for Better Hearing and Speech Month. We will keep you posted on details of a possible May sale as the situation in the U.S. unfolds in the next couple of weeks. 

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Just like hand washing, cleaning and disinfecting your PRC-Saltillo device on a regular basis is an important habit to get into. To aid in the fight against the spread of germs, here are some helpful steps for properly sanitizing your device and other equipment:

First Step: Put on protective gloves

Next Step: Clean the device and accessories

1. Wipe down the device and accessories with disinfectant wipes (Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal, Fungicidal) like Metrex CaviWipes™. Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
2. Take a Q-Tip with cleaner applied (for example, Windex® or another commercial cleaner) and clean inside all cracks and crevices. You may want to use a toothbrush or similar brush.
3. Blow the device off with an air hose or wipe it dry.

IMPORTANT! Make sure all soil is removed from the device and accessories. This is vital before proceeding to disinfecting the equipment.

Next Step: Disinfect the device and accessories

1. Wipe down the device and accessories with a new disinfectant wipe (Virucidal, Bactericidal, Pseudomonacidal, Tuberculocidal, Fungicidal)—Metrex CaviWipes. Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer’s instructions for disinfecting.
2. Make sure to clean inside all cracks and corners, and wipe more than once if necessary to keep the device wet for a minimum of three (3) minutes.
3. Allow the device and accessories to dry.

Final Step: Wipe the touchscreen

1. When the device and accessories are dry, wipe down the viewing area (device touchscreen, TouchGuide, keyguard, etc.) with glass cleaner, so the screen doesn’t discolor.
2. Allow the equipment to dry.

For questions about cleaning and disinfecting your device, we welcome you to contact your local PRC-Saltillo consultant. Find your representative here.

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In her presentation "Growing with Language", PRC-Saltillo Ambassador, AAC communicator, and 2019 Summer Intern Hannah Foley answers the question of why resistance to AAC is present in teens and young adults. Whether you're an AAC communicator, parent/family member/caregiver, or an AAC professional, Hannah's own experience can help you learn some strategies to overcome such resistance.