LightWRITERS - A dedicated augmentative communication or conversation aid

LightWRITER SL25
Many devices provide communication—the LightWRITER provides for conversation! All LightWRITERs are so simple to use, yet very effective...just turn it on and type. The large, bright displays are easily seen by both the user and the listener(s). For clients with autism, laryngectomies, C.P., head injury, ALS, etc., the LightWRITER is small, lightweight, and attractive in any situation.

They are now accessible through Morse code. For more information, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 234-6006.

SL87— A new model of LightWRITER Scanning LightWRITERs — for those who cannot use a keyboard. Overview of LightWRITERs — for people with progressive conditions, i.e., ALS/MND LightWRITERs with larger keyboards: LightWRITER SL35/C — LightWRITER with laptop computer-sized keyboard LightWRITER SL35/Big Keys — LightWRITER with oversized keyboard
Every communication aid has its very own salient features. The LightWRITER excels with these: Forward facing display for natural face-to-face conversation! Easy to use — turn it on and type! It looks good! It's the smallest aid with DECtalk* synthesis inside!		BEST SPEECH SYNTHESIZER OPTIONS — Whether it's inside, attached or external, the LightWRITER lets you choose a synthesizer ranging from the high quality of DECtalk* male —, female — and child voices to others with a host of languages other than American-English. Speech exceptions ability is built in for making special words sound right.
TWO SCREENS† — One facing you, and one facing the person or people you're talking to - the "listeners" are drawn into the conversation the moment you strike the first key — and they interact without leaning over your shoulder. LARGE, CLEAR DISPLAYS — Standard 3/8" (1 cm) high characters on the back-lighted Liquid Crystal Displays are easy to read at a distance - inside or outdoors - optional are bright Vacuum Fluorescent Displays with 1/4" (6 mm) high characters.		MULTIPLE ACCELERATION TECHNIQUES — Listener anticipation due to the forward facing display. Rapidly accessed Memos of up to 250 characters each. Full abbreviation/expansion capability. Speedwriting — experience it! Word prompting after 1, 2, or 3 character input.
LOTS OF USER MEMORY — Backed up internally. LightTouch™ KEYBOARD — Light force with tactile feedback and keys spaced for easy typing - *QWERTY* typewriter layout or *ABCDE* straight alphabet, changeable anytime - a deep keyguard is optional. *SMALL, LIGHTWEIGHT, RUGGED and* ATTRACTIVE —** Take it with you wherever you go.		SCANNING — Dedicated scanning models are available - as well as optional plug-in scanners to add on later. FACILITATED COMMUNICATION — Very simple and easy to use — turn it on, and use it like a typewriter. If you can spell — you should be LightWRITING! For a demonstration of the power of communication with these small hand-held aids, contact ZYGO Industries, Inc.

Product Specifications & Characteristics

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‡ Features vary with model.
* DECtalk is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
† U.S. Patent 3,925,779