Low-Tech Communication Tools
Low-tech communication strategies and supports are tools that are not electronic and require no power or charging.  They can be highly useful throughout the disease process and require minimal to no setup and training.  They include tools like alphabet boards, phrase boards and eye gaze boards, which can be used even if the only movement a person has is looking up. 

Below are several different boards available to meet individuals'  specific preferences and needs:

Alphabet boards and instructions »
Eye gaze boards and instructions »
Phrase boards and instructions »

Voice Preservation
Digitally preserving the sound of your natural voice for use in communication apps and software.
   Text to Speech App Comparison »
   Message Banking: Our Bank »
   Ideas for Messages to Store »
   Voice Banking Comparison Chart »
   Every Word Matters Presentation Links »

For Professionals
Developed by our own SLP Lisa Bardach, the Communication Needs Questionnaire is a tool to help professionals determine various tasks that pALS want to perform in addition to face-to-face communication.