TD Talk
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Last verified June 20, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
TD Talk is a speech-generating app designed for literate adults who can type or use eye gaze to compose messages that are then spoken aloud through a synthesized voice. It's built for people with conditions like ALS, MS, muscular dystrophy, or cerebral palsy who have lost or are losing their ability to speak but retain literacy skills. The app includes word and phrase prediction, multilingual support, a 'See Through' mode that makes the screen transparent for face-to-face conversations, and compatibility with voice banking services so users can speak in a synthetic clone of their own voice. It runs on Tobii Dynavox dedicated hardware (TD I-Series, TD Pilot, TD Navio) with full eye-tracking support, or can be tried free on an iPad with touch access only — though the iPad version has limited language and voice options and no eye-tracking capability.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Insurance
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Download the free trial version on an iPad and begin typing to generate speech with touch input — no account or configuration required to try it. - With a guide
- Set up preferred language, voice selection, and conversation topic pages using the in-app settings.
- Connect a voice banking provider account if using a cloned personal voice — this requires a prior voice banking recording process, typically done before significant speech loss.
- Allow approximately 30–60 minutes to configure prediction settings, partner window, and display preferences. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
- With professional help
- An SLP or ATP should assess whether eye gaze or touch access is appropriate and which dedicated Tobii Dynavox device, if any, best matches the user's motor and communication profile.
- Eye tracking calibration on a dedicated TD device requires setup by or with guidance from a trained provider — expect 1–2 clinical sessions for initial fitting and configuration.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Tobii Dynavox — view on vendor site; last verified June 20, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.