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VoiceAmp VA 601 Fluency Enhancer Device for People who Stutter The VA601i - Altered Auditory Feedback device was developed in conjunction with international specialists and research Universities. The product is manufactured in accordance with ISO 9000 and CE standards. Implementing VoiceAmp Implementing the VoiceAmp VA601i Fluency System:  Take a unit
on evaluation Explore different
settings Visit a local Speech
Therapist for adjustment and adviceThe VoiceAmp VA601i Fluency System is available directly from and supported by VoiceAmp and can be purchased from our website here. Speech Language Associations VoiceAmp is proud to be associated with the following associations: The International Fluency Association: www.theifa.org American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: www.asha.org British Stammering Association: www.stammering.org 
De werking van de apparaten is gebasseerd op het Altered Auditory Feedback fenomeen: het oorapparaatje geeft de eigen spraak met een variabele vertraging en ook met een aangepaste frequentie terug. Men hoort dus een echo van zichzelf. Een vloeiend spreker raakt daarvan in de war en gaat trager en met verlengingen spreken. Maar bij mensen die stotteren werkt die echo als een timingsmechanisme van buitenaf, dat het eigen (gestoorde) timingsmechanisme van de persoon die stottert vervangt. Als je mee tikt met je eigen spraak, verschaf je je spraak ook zo’n timingsmechanisme van buitenaf. Maar meetikken tijdens het spreken wordt door veel mensen als een onacceptabel hulpmiddel gezien en bovendien kan haast niemand in een natuurlijk ritme meetikken. Bij gebruik van een apparaat gaat een stotterende spreker meestal ook langzamer spreken. Iedereen weet dat vertragen een goed effect heeft op het gemak waarmee men praat. Maar langzamer spreken kost vaak moeite en concentratie. Met een apparaatje kan het gemakkelijker gaan. VoiceAmp in Nederland VoiceAmp have over 150 Trained Speech Language Therapists (SLT) in the UK, many of these SLT’s have VoiceAmp demo devices. We are actively involved in ongoing research with top universities in the UK and elsewhere. All VoiceAmp devices are programmable, we can send you customised settings to suit each individual over the internet and update your investment with the latest technology absolutely free of charge. VoiceAmp’s technology provides the most technically advanced and flexible fluency system available today, wireless options can be added for additional discreetness. VoiceAmp Direct is a secure online facility that allows you to
buy and try a device directly from the manufacturer. We have been
working hard with SLT and the NHS to establish subsidy options
for devices. Many NHS trusts have invested in VoiceAmp devices
and several channels for funding are open in the UK. Student Disability
Grants, At Work compensation, private Medical insurance are just
some of the ways to help you afford a speech system, fluency devices
are VAT zero rated in the EU. VoiceAmp actively support local
self help groups and play an active role in the Stammering community
in the United Kingdom. More UK Funding information Disabled Student Allowance is non-means tested, so it does not depend on household income. This article is an example of applying for the allowance in England. You can also apply before your course starts. If you normally live in England, further information and forms are at www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk - select either 'I am planning to go into further education' or 'I am a continuing student', then link to 'Forms and Guides'. Under the 'Disabled Students Allowance' heading you can download the 'Bridging The Gap' guide as well as an application form and guidance notes. If you live elsewhere in the UK, websites areScotland: www.saas.gov.uk Wales: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Northern Ireland: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk There is also a 'Skill' information booklet at www.skill.org.uk/uploads/he_dsa.doc Note that DSAs may also cover premiums to insure equipment Government's Access to Work scheme Jobcentre Plus have stated that they are willing to give consideration to funding devices on a case by case basis. There will however be a couple of conditions. Firstly, all applicants will need to have an assessment by a speech and language therapist and have it confirmed that a device will be helpful for them. Secondly, all applicants will need to have a trial period using a device. VoiceAmp in conjunction with the BSA have made trial devices available for BSA members for a refundable deposit of £250. New Rental System VoiceAmp will be introducing a rental scheme for people who might not qualify for Government funding and cannot afford to buy a unit outright. We hope to extend this option for evaluation devices for NHS Trusts. VoiceAmp het meer as 'n 120 opgeleide spraakterapeute in Suid Afrika. Baie van hierdie spraakterapeute het VoiceAmp vlotheids-toestelle in hulle besit. VoiceAmp is aktief betrokke by navorsing by universiteite in beide Suid Afrika en Engeland. VoiceAmp se toerusting kan via die internet opgradeer word en stel die gebruiker in staat om ten alle tye gratis voordeel te trek uit nuwe ontwikkelinge. VoiceAmp se tegnologie verskaf die mees tegnies gevorderde vlotheid-sisteem op die mark. VoiceAmp verskaf nou ook draadlose opsies vir ons toestelle. VoiceAmp Direct is 'n veilige internet diens wat gebruikers toelaat om toestelle direk van die verskaffer af te bestel en uit te probeer. VoiceAmp werk voortdurend in samewerking met spraakterapeute, staatshospitale en mediese fondse om te verseker dat soveel moontlik mense toegang tot kwaliteit vlotheid-sisteme mag he. VoiceAmp is ook nou betrokke by plaaslike self-help groepe en die hakkel-gemeenskap in Suid Afrika. VoiceAmp have over 120 trained SLTs (Speech Language Therapists) in South Africa, many of these SLTs have VoiceAmp fluency devices. We are actively involved in ongoing research with universities in South Africa and the UK. All VoiceAmp devices are programmable, we can send customised settings to suit each individual over the internet and update you investment with the latest technology absolutely free of charge. VoiceAmp’s technology provides the most technically advanced and flexible fluency system available today, wireless options can be added for additional discreetness.
VoiceAmp Direct is a secure online facility that allows you to
buy and try a device directly from the manufacturer. We have been
working hard with SLT and the State Hospitals to establish subsidy
options for devices. State Hospitals and private Medical Aids
are just some of the ways to help you afford a quality speech
system. VoiceAmp actively support local self help groups and play
an active role in the stuttering community in South Africa.
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