Guides

Plain answers about AAC apps and devices — what they cost, what is actually free, and how to tell which kind you need. Prices are checked against the App Store and dated.

• How much does an AAC device cost?

  Current US prices for dedicated devices and for apps, plus the insurance rule most families do not expect.

• Free AAC apps: which ones are actually free

  Almost every free AAC app is a symbol grid. If you need a keyboard, here is what the options cost.

• Why does every AAC app look like medical equipment?

  Appearance affects whether an AAC app gets used in public. Here is why they all look clinical, and what can be changed.