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In this latest Chat Software update from Saltillo, you won't want to miss the following cool new features!

Word Prediction (found in a keyboard of a vocabulary)

Update 2.27 now brings you three types of word prediction that can be selected in your settings:

Readtopia Supports added to WordPower™42 & 60 Basic

What is Readtopia?

Readtopia is a special education curriculum designed for teachers working with older students. 

It is an integrated curriculum offering support across many domains – ELA, Math, Social Studies, Life Skills and Science. 

• Try it for free and take a video tour of the curriculum where you can explore entire units that feature a wide variety of materials. You can even download a sample for yourself!
• To support the use of the Readtopia curriculum, over 80 fun words have been added to WordPower 42 and 60 Basic files
• "Imagine" has been added as a new category, giving you access to words like magic, dream, ghost, witch, monster and more.
• Another favorite is the character trait page, which is also linked in the reading page and provides great words for describing!
• LessonPix is also providing many support boards for Readtopia. Visit https://lessonpix.com/.  
• The AAC Language Lab will also be offering smart charts, or symbol sequences, to assist in locating vocabulary found in the Readtopia curriculum. https://aaclanguagelab.com/

To learn more about the 2.27 Chat Software Update and to catch up on what you may have missed in 2.25 & 2.26, check out our video!

Download 2.27 Today!

To help celebrate AAC Awareness Month in October, TouchChat® by Saltillo is being offered at 50% off October 14-18, 2020. You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity, so mark your calendars now! Terms and conditions apply. See below for details.  

TouchChat Sale Terms and conditions:

• 50% off valid October 14-18 only
• Available worldwide: The discount is based on the U.S. 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)
• Purchase orders NOT accepted
• Can be combined with Apple’s Volume Purchase Program for Education discount​
• Sales tax applied through the App Store. Please contact Apple if requesting a tax-exempt purchase
• Sale subject to change at any time

*Price shown in U.S. App Store during dates of sale reflect 50% off. Regular price for TouchChat HD with WordPower is $299.99.

 Get TouchChat Oct. 14-18, 2020!

In this latest version of the Saltillo Chat Software release, be on the lookout for the following updates and features:

• Acceptance/release time button settings now impact the Speech Display Bar (SDB)
• For example, if a button acceptance time of .5 seconds is set, it will automatically add the same acceptance time to the SDB. This means you will need to press the SDB for.5 seconds to activate and say the whole sentence.

• For individuals using ChatPoint™ with a ChatFusion™ device, support has been added to enable use of Bluetooth switch in combination with head tracking.
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• "Exit" button for exiting the Chat Software application has been added to the Menu listing. The push and hold of the "Back" button will no longer work. Here are instructions for using this feature:

Open System Devices: Opening and Closing the Application

From the home screen or Apps folder, tap the NovaChat shortcut. When the application is open, choosing Home will minimize the application and display the operating system’s home screen.

To close the NovaChat application, choose Menu. The menu options are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap Exit.

Using the power button to turn off the device will also close the application and all open apps. Turning the device on from a full power-down will restart the application automatically.

Note: For the best application performance, close any apps that are running in the background.

Dedicated Devices: Restarting the Application

Dedicated devices or devices with Kiosk Mode turned on: Dedicated (locked) devices may nothave access to the operating system’s home screen.

NovaChat 12 devices: A Restart option will be displayed instead of Exit in the Menu options. To restart the NovaChat application, choose Menu. The menu options are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap Restart.

 With all other NovaChat devices with Android 5+, it is not necessary to restart the application.

Using the power button to turn off the device will also close the application and all open apps.Turning the device on from a full power-down will restart the application automatically.

Note: For the best application performance, close any apps that are running in the background.

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The new Via Pro from PRC-Saltillo combines the most powerful iOS technology with the freedom to choose the features that suit you best.

New from PRC-Saltillo is Via Pro, the iOS-based device that offers a choice of apps and a whole lot more.

Your Via Pro, Your Way

Via Pro comes preloaded with your choice of LAMP Words for Life® or TouchChat with WordPower, two of the most popular research-based AAC apps. LAMP Words for Life is PRC’s renowned, motor-planning focused language system for communicators with autism and developmental disabilities.

Widely acclaimed TouchChat by Saltillo contains the only WordPower options available as an app, and is fully customizable for a variety of communication needs.

Even better: Either choice comes with Spanish options already integrated for seamless bilingual communication.

Robust access options are important for PRC-Saltillo customers, and the Via Pro doesn’t disappoint. Both apps are fully equipped for wireless and wired switches, have standard and custom keyguards/ touchguides available, and head tracking is offered within the TouchChat app.

Everything You Need, in One Device

Via Pro is built on the processing power of iOS, so it’s easy-to-use and intuitive, right out of the box.

Via Pro also comes with a variety of enhancements, including a choice of a traditional, slim classic wrap or a more durable active wrap made of thick, protective EVA foam that provides extra shock absorption for drops and falls. In addition, the Via Pro's splash-resistant design meets, and exceeds, federal requirements for protection against solids and liquids.

Also with Via Pro, you'll get a sturdy handle for easy and durable carrying, a multi-position stand that stays in place and a single charger to make charging easier with fewer wires.

Via Pro comes with PRC-Saltillo’s 2-year warranty and is fully backed by our field teams who are experts in the hardware, software and vocabulary systems.

Configure Your Device

Visit the PRC-Saltillo store and configure your device, your way!