GoTalk® NOW PLUS 6.0.12

Attainment has built a solid reputation over 25 years in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools. Their latest app, GoTalk NOW PLUS, embodies this extensive experience, offering a versatile and user-friendly solution designed for individuals with speech difficulties.

Building on the foundation of GoTalk NOW, GoTalk NOW PLUS incorporates essential features commonly found in effective AAC applications. These include customizable page layouts, both recorded and text-to-speech functionalities, and adaptable navigation systems. The standout aspect of PLUS is its abundance of supplementary content; with access to over 15,000 images from SymbolStix and The GoTalk Image Library, users can greatly enhance their communication experience. Additionally, it offers the Ready-Set-Communicate pre-made communication book tailored for children aged 3-10. The inclusion of seven English text-to-speech voices, including two designed for children, further diversifies communication options. It is important to note that an internet connection is required to download the extra content.

GoTalk NOW PLUS presents three distinct styles of communication pages: Standard, Express, and Scenes. In Standard pages, action engages with a simple tap on the desired location. Express pages allow for messages—either recorded or text-to-speech—to accumulate in a speech bar, facilitating sequential playback. Scene pages are centered around a single image, wherein hidden hotspots can be integrated over objects or individuals to trigger speech, music, or videos. Users can effortlessly mix various page types within a communication book.

The app enables the creation of multiple communication books, each customizable in terms of settings and unlimited page counts. Users can share their books with others through WiFi and securely back them up via Dropbox or any compatible Mac/PC system. The innovative combination of video, music, and link actions enriches communication possibilities. An added benefit is the provision of a private online gallery where users can store up to five templates free of charge and share them with parents and colleagues via email.

GoTalk NOW PLUS also functions as a fully-featured scanning app, offering a multitude of features:

• Select between 1 to 25 locations per page.
• Utilize images from your device's camera roll, the GoTalk Image Library, or SymbolStix symbols.
• Search for images or icons directly within the app.
• Access a free download of Ready-Set-Communicate for children aged 3-10.
• Purchase additional pre-made communication books within the app.
• Combine various images into a single communication location.
• Customize pages with colors for text and borders.
• Adjust text size using pinch gestures for optimal visibility.
• Record personalized messages or use free text-to-speech voices.
• Access seven American English voices, with the option to purchase additional voices in over 20 languages for just $0.99 each.
• Add auditory cues to buttons for enhanced accessibility and vocabulary recognition.
• Edit videos within the app; videos can play from any chosen communication location.
• Include music tracks linked to specific locations with playback controls.
• Incorporate core vocabulary buttons for immediate access to essential messages.
• Easily share entire communication books via WiFi with any iPad user running NOW or PLUS.
• Safeguard your communication books by backing them up via Dropbox or to any Mac/PC.
• Store and share interactive templates on an online gallery at no cost.
• Edit and download templates from Attainment’s public gallery for free access.
• Email template links to stakeholders who can access them directly on their iPads.
• Generate printable layouts in PDF format for offline use.
• Utilize single or dual switch scanning capabilities for added flexibility in communication.

Moreover, GoTalk NOW PLUS is part of Apple's Volume Purchasing Program for Education in the United States, which underscores its commitment to making effective AAC tools widely available in educational settings.