It’s time to upgrade your Chat Software to version 2.48 and access new WordPower® vocabulary! Your overall communication experience improves with regular updates. Here’s how to make them on your NovaChat®: Connect to WiFi, then go to Menu > Help > Check for Updates and follow the prompts.
New AAC vocabulary for WordPower
Make note of these vocabulary updates. Add new words individually to your customised file or import an entire page with the help of this video tutorial.
WordPower 42 Basic
Arrow buttons to navigate through GROUPS pages are now consistent in this vocabulary and can be found in the column farthest on the right.
An infinitive action page has been added to follow the word “ready” so you can more easily say “I am ready to verb.” Two infinitive action examples include “I am ready to buy” and “I am ready to listen.” The screenshot below shows the many options available.
Additionally, logical next words have been added to follow the verb “get” including ready, dressed, and up.
The words “like” and “love” are now available as the present progressive form of verbs.
A button for “Let’s” now appears following smart punctuation such as period, question mark, and exclamation point.
WordPower 42, 42 Basic, 48, 60, 60 Basic, 80 and 108
The symbols on COMPUTER CONTROL pages are now universal whether you are using SymbolStix or PCS symbols. The backspace button has also been updated for consistency.
WordPower 60, 80, 108 w/Keyboard, 140
Past participle verbs included with core verbs and subsequent ACTIONS pages.
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