A New Communication Device for
People Who Are Nonverbal
Target Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech Therapists, Special Education Professionals, Vocational Rehab Professionals and Caregivers for non-verbal persons.
Date: October 14, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. ET
Cost: Free!
Magitek will present the MagiComTM, a totally new concept providing a means of communication by non-verbal persons.
This patent pending AAC device is a low-cost yet effective means of communicating needs and wants by non-verbal individual, including persons where lower cognition is presented.
The device is extremely easy to learn and use. Communication is in the form of highlighted alphabet letters, images, pictures, phrases and/or words.
Participants will learn:
- How communication can be accomplished without using an expensive and complicated digital speech device. Additionally, it features two ECU outputs and a 100 ft range call alarm.
- How the MagiComTM can be used by two non-verbal individuals simultaneously to converse with each other.
- The device is easily customized for special events such as a Doctor visit, family gatherings, etc.
Speaker: Stephan Lautzenhiser, Co-founder, Magitek, LLC
Following an early career in industrial engineering, specializing in PLC machine controls, Stephan joined his father in Ontario, Canada designing and manufacturing lightweight power wheelchairs.
The initial designs focused on geriatric use which was quickly followed by one of the first lightweight, folding power wheelchairs specifically for pediatric applications. A truly innovative product and commercially known as the Starlight Series.
In 1999, Stephan helped start up Magitek, LLC as inventor and managing member formed for the purpose of designing innovative, non-joystick controls for power wheelchairs. The tilt sensor design was awarded Best New Product at Medtrade 2000 in Orlando, FL, out of over 200 entrants. He has presented at many conferences and trade shows for nearly 20 years. Stephan has been involved with client evaluations and assisting practicing clinicians.
Accommodations:
CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
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If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the SC Assistive Technology Program at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu or by calling 803-935-5263.
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