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“Liberating” (Peter, Cheshire, UK)
“Predictable works for me because it is my only means of communication” (Maureen, London, UK)
The multi-award winning app for people with speech disabilities who need a sleek, simple and smart way to communicate! Predictable allows a person to type a message using the intelligent word prediction, which learns their pattern of use, making prediction even faster. Save phrases in the phrase bank for quick access; add items to Favourites and set up the features for a more personalised experience. Switch accessible; people can use the app with significant physical disabilities using one or two switches.
Predictable 4 now allows people to use ModelTalker voices for an even more personal experience. People can bank their voice and then directly use it within Predictable, in an exclusive feature for this app! Now with Skype integration; specialist subject dictionaries; YouTube, iTunes and more – this best-selling app is now even better.

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Features:
• Prediction engine for both British and American spelling, with intelligent word prediction and learning of new words and dyslexia support options
• ModelTalker Voice banking allows you to use your own synthesised voice to communicate
• 24 high quality Nuance Voices – 5 American, 4 British, 2 Australian, 1 Irish, 1 Scottish, 1 South African, 1 Turkish, 1 Indian, 1 Dutch, 1 French, 2 German, 1 Italian, 1 Russian, 2 Spanish
• 2 ModelTalker voices
• Localised iOS voice option
•Possibility to change the rate of the iOS voice
• News Feed to keep up with the latest news from around the world
• Skype with friends and family using the Predictable voice
• Link your phrases in categories to YouTube videos, iTunes songs or website URLs
• 5 thematic dictionaries for specialist subjects
• Accessible via Bluetooth switch box + switch/es (compatible with Therapy Box SwitchBox and RJ Cooper Switch Interface)
• Compatible with the iOS method of scanning
• Easy to use category folder system to store quick phrases or prepared messages
• Configurable settings for auto or user scan
• History view with access to latest phrases
• Use the whole screen as a switch with scanning (Touch Anywhere method)
• Send SMS**, Email*, update Facebook* or send a tweet on Twitter*
• Replace the keyboard with a note pad for on-screen hand-writing that works with the word prediction
• Have discrete conversations without text-to-speech in the Publish mode
• Save back-ups of your content via DropBox, iTunes or a WiFi connection
• Customise your screen with different colours
• Options for increased auditory prompting and visual feedback
• Air Print enabled
•Change colour and opacity of the text and background in the quick keys, the keyboard keys, and the word prediction bar
•Ability to increase the size of the word prediction text
•High Contrast option


Awards
2011: Mphasis Universal Design Award - Predictable
2013: Ericsson App Award Winner – Predictable
2014: Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation – Therapy Box


* Available on all iDevices, while in Direct Touch access method only.
** Available on iPhone in Direct Touch access method only
***Reliant on Skype service
You can find more information about Predictable (including a full feature list to help gauge suitability) at www.therapy-box.co.uk