App Overview
Unity® AAC: Empowering Communication for All Ages
The Unity AAC app features the Unity vocabulary, a widely used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solution, trusted by tens of thousands of individuals worldwide.
Unity offers a flexible, intuitive platform that adapts to users of all skill levels, helping them communicate more effectively and build language skills for greater independence. The Unity AAC app makes this research-based, Minspeak® vocabulary more accessible for all voices.
Whether you're just beginning to explore communication or seeking more advanced capabilities, Unity grows with you. It supports early communication with simple words and expands to complex adult-level language, all within one system.
Who Can Benefit from Unity?
Designed for individuals of all ages, Unity supports a wide range of users, including those with apraxia, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, and other communication challenges. It accommodates different access methods, such as:
- Touch
- Head tracking (integrated into the app)
- Eye tracking (using iOS Accessibility)
- Switch scanning (using iOS Accessibility or integrated into the app)
(Access methods may be dependent on iPad® or iPhone® hardware and software compatibility.)
Key Features and Benefits:
- High quality Acapela® and Almagu voices
- Comprehensive Vocabulary: Multi-meaning pictures mean thousands of words are stored under a smaller set of symbols for more nuanced, independent communication.
- Pre-programmed Vocabulary Builder™ Lists: Quickly engage with ready-to-use vocabulary builder lists, based on developmentally appropriate language growth.
- Flexible User Options: Choose from 28, 36, 60, or 84 button layouts to suit your needs and communication style.
- Consistent Motor Plans: Smooth, predictable interactions that support easier learning and greater independence over time.
Two Versions for All Skill Levels:
- 1-hit: A simplified version with hundreds of core words and basic communication options.
- Sequenced: A more advanced system with thousands of words, including full word endings for complex communication.
User-Friendly Tools:
- Word Finder: Quickly locate any word within the system.
- Vocabulary Builder: Customize and limit vocabulary visible on the display to reduce overwhelm and focus on key words.
- Realize Language™ Integration: Track progress with easy-to-use language analysis and data logging tools.
- Built-in Tutorial: New to Unity? The app includes a built-in tutorial to help you get started with the Unity language system.
Unity is ideal for anyone looking for a powerful, flexible AAC system that grows with their needs, helping them communicate confidently, wherever life takes them.
