Introduction

This article offers an introduction and overview of how to get started with the QuickTalker FT (FeatherTouch) speech devices.

The video below is an introduction and overview of how to use the QuickTalker FT. It covers the setup process, key features, and basic operation of the devices. The video will guide you through initial setup, including how to program messages. Here are the topics covered and their video timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Getting Started with Batteries
0:57 Adding Symbols
1:20 Recording

Additional Resource Links

Quick Start Guides and Instructions for Use

• QuickTalker FT 7, 12, 23 Quick Start Guide
• QuickTalker FT 7 Instructions for Use
• QuickTalker FT 12 Instructions for Use
• QuickTalker FT 23 Instructions for Use

QuickTalker FT 7 Sample Overlays

• QuickTalker FT 7 Blank Overlay Template
• QuickTalker FT 7 Core Board Overlay
• QuickTalker FT 7 Core Activity Overlay
• QuickTalker FT 7 Core Eat/Drink Overlay

QuickTalker FT 12 Sample Overlays

• QuickTalker FT 12 Blank Overlay Template
• QuickTalker FT 12 Core Activity Overlay
• QuickTalker FT 12 Core Eat/Drink Overlay
• QuickTalker FT 12 Shapes Overlay

QuickTalker FT 23 Sample Overlays

• QuickTalker FT 23 Blank Overlay Template
• QuickTalker FT 23 Core Board Overlay
• QuickTalker FT 23 “at” Word Family Overlay

Other QuickTalker FT Overlays

• The free AbleNet Symbol Overlay Maker app supports best outcomes by providing an easy way for therapists, teachers, and parents to quickly create printable symbol overlays for AbleNet speech devices and accessibility switches. It includes the best-in-class SymbolStix symbol set with thousands of high-quality symbols. Download the AbleNet Symbol Overlay Maker app for free on the Apple App Store.
• QuickTalker FT 7, 12, 23 Overlay Bundle – Overlays for Bubbles, Cars, Lunch, Family, Core Vocab, Core Activity, and Shapes, plus blanks for each device.
• QuickTalker FT 7, 12, 23 BoardMaker Template
• QuickTalker FT 7, 12, 23 InDesign Template

AT Resource Hub for activities and curriculum featuring this device

Tips and Troubleshooting

If the QuickTalker FT is not playing messages correctly or you want to erase messages, please visit this article for instructions.

If you can’t change levels or you want to prevent the articles from being changed please visit this article to find out how to lock and unlock the device.

Please visit the QuickTalker FT Support Hub for additional support resources. If you have any additional questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Success Team for further assistance.

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