Locabulary Lite
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Free | Red Mountain Labs, Inc. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
- he used locabulary to order his coffee
- locabulary allowed her to say “hello”
- he expressed his mood using locabulary
- she asked for help using locabulary
ORIGIN early 21st cent. (denoting a list of words or phrases for communication): from medieval Latin locabularius, from the Latin locabulum.
Developed from the concept that everyone should have a voice, Locabulary is a groundbreaking communication app designed for users of all types for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The intuitive interface uses the iPhone to communicate words, phrases, and sentences. Locabulary can be used for fun, everyday correspondence, teaching, or as a vital communication device for individuals who have difficulty speaking due to autism, brain injury, stroke, laryngeal cancer, or other conditions that affect speech.
Locabulary can be used as a small, compact, and convenient alternative to bulky augmentative and alternative communication devices. The audio output level of the iPhone is sufficient for most situations but may not be loud enough in some high-noise environments. For these locations, we suggest that you connect an externally powered speaker to the headphone jack of the iPhone. Please visit our website if you need assistance locating a device.
Version 1.1 includes Quick Phrase (ex. “Hello,” “Dude,” “Sweet”), Moods (ex. “I feel daring,” “I am happy”), Assistance (ex. “Where is the restroom,” “Please call the doctor”), and Restaurants (ex. “I would like a Iced Café Mocha Grande,” “I would like a Big Mac”). It also includes a location-based vocabulary concept and female voice option. Future versions will include an expanded word bank, additional forms of information exchange, and additional location based communication options. Created by a team of specialists from a variety of backgrounds, Locabulary is designed to be a platform from which unlimited forms of communication and expression will emerge.
Locabularly. Because Everyone Should Have A Voice.
FEATURES:
- Intuitive interface
- Communication with single word or short phrase choices
- Sentence construction as word and phrase options are presented based upon your previous selections
- Adjustable font size
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Make sure your ringer is on and volume is up
- Tap the "AA" button to change the font size
- Tap Settings to select a voice and change the search range.
- Tap the category from which you would like to communicate
- Tap the word or phrase you would like to express or tap "skip" to advance to the next word
- Continue to tap the next word or phrase you would like to express to form a sentence
- Tap the icon in the top left corner to back up one level
- Tap the Home icon to go back to the main screen
- Tap Nearby and then "Locabulate" icon in the upper right to search for POI's near you. Range can be changed in the Settings Screen.
- Please note that the iTouch requires an external speaker
- Visit our website www.locabulary.com to provide feedback
Reviews
Great Start
MG757
Keep adding locations with typical items and phrases common to each. Include hotels and section for hearing & physically challenged needs i.e., bath & shower with grab bars, wheelchair ramp, TTY, charging outlets, accessible buildings or activities etc.
A great start!
cindersue
I love the choices in the emotional vocabulary section. The phrases and menu choices in the resturants are Great! Lots of good vocabulary for sentence building! It needs pictures or symbols for non-readers and a female voice. Please add phrases for getting help locating items and making puchases at the grocery store and at the mall. Add food catagories, grooming products, colors, sizes, clothing items... Great Start!
crashing
cneedham
This update keeps crashing and I can't get it to even load. I liked the original and was looking forward to the update.
Great app
Noonebetterhavethisf-ingnickname
This app is great as a start up! Many restaurants and phrases need to be added, but it's a great new app. It's crashes on me once or twice an the female voice doesn't very well, but otherwise, it's fantastic. My mom works special Ed in high school, and this would work very well for people with autism. Would also work well for people who cannot speak for other reasons. I can't wait for a full version, which I'm sure is being worked on. At the moment, I've been very immature with it, playing with it, but it is also a very valuable to people with different needs.
Great find
Azcymzz
I am a retail manager and have a few customers who cannot talk. This app allows me to create my own categories to be specific to my store so I can help them faster and give them a great customer experience too. I am very excited about this app, but I have not used it with my customers yet and will be back after they let me know how they like it.
Keeps freezing
Jamie27654987
Every few time using app freezes and need delete app and install again. Not able afford pro version and hate to save for it if this keeps messing up. Not taking chances pro version do same thing
Always freezes
Jc314444
Just like the other reviews mine froze all the time. I tried it on my iPhone 6s and no luck. Not sure how they expect anyone to pay for pro when the free version doesn't even work properly.
