{"id":104,"date":"2021-12-02T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?p=104"},"modified":"2023-04-20T09:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T08:53:08","slug":"voca-how-i-get-on-with-my-communication-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/blog\/voca-how-i-get-on-with-my-communication-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"VOCA: how I get on with my communication aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maria, who is supported by Sense, reviews her Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCA) \u2013 just in time for Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maria,<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My name is Maria and I am supported at the day centre TouchBase South East<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I communicate through BSL and my VOCA, and I also like people to verbally communicate with me because I use hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a VOCA and how does it work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A VOCA is like an iPad but it\u2019s used for communication. You click on the letters and pictures on the keypad and it speaks out the sentence you write. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a VOCA to help me communicate. I bought it in 2017. It\u2019s ok to use but there are some challenges. VOCA is good for school but not as good for me every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At school, the nurse would help me use it and understand how to use it. Even though I sometimes find it hard to use, I still use it every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maria<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What do you like about your VOCA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I like being able to type and I find it easier. The best thing about a VOCA is that it talks.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you not like about it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be quite slow sometimes. It would be easier to use if the sound was louder. The battery could be better, as it runs out of charge easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you recommend it to someone to support their communication and why?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I think people should try one first, and if they like it, they should buy it. Overall, I would recommend it, because it\u2019s a good way to communicate. It would make a lovely Christmas present for someone who needs it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Maria<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Communicating differently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find out about the different ways of communicating.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Find out more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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