Keyguards help individuals use their QuickTalker Freestyle speech device more accurately by providing physical boundaries around each button. These protective overlays reduce accidental touches and provide tactile guidance, supporting independent communication for individuals with motor challenges or visual impairments.

Keyguards are available at no additional cost as part of ableCARE coverage for your QuickTalker Freestyle. Whether you need a standard template, a custom design, modifications or replacements, we’re here to support your communication needs.

Gather Your Information🔗

Before you begin your Keyguard request, you’ll need to have the following information on-hand:

• Funding Request Number (FN)
• Shipping information
• Caregiver or Legal Guardian’s email address
• iPad size
• Device type
• Speech App name
• Sub-Category and Layout of the page you’d like a Keyguard for

Fill Out the Keyguard Request Form🔗

Head over to the Keyguard request form.

1. Fill in your FN Number
2. Fill in your SLP information
   • Note: this form is assuming that the person filling it out is the SLP
3. Fill in your Ship-To information: this could be the QTF user’s home or school.

Filling in the Keyguard Information🔗

1. Enter the client’s first and last name
2. Enter the family/legal guardian’s email address
3. For “Is this keyguard for your ableEXPERIENCE device?”
   • Select Yes if your QTF has not yet been funded
   • Select No if your QTF has been funded by insurance
4. For “iPad Size” select QuickTalker Freestyle or QuickTalker Freestyle Mini
5. Select your preferred Keyguard Color: clear or black.
6. Select the amount of this keyguard layout you will need.
7. For “Does your case have one or more QR codes on the kickstand?”
   • Select Yes if you see four threaded holes and one or more QR codes
   • Select No if you see a round magnet

Speech App Information🔗

IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have completed all of the previous fields before moving on to this step. Depending on your previous selections, some options will populate into the drop downs.

Standard Keyguard Templates🔗

Standard templates are the quickest and simplest way to get a Keyguard for your device. If you select Other for “Select an AAC App” or “Layout Name” you will need to follow the Custom Keyguard Template directions below.

1. Select an AAC App: Choose your speech app from the list of options.
2. Layout Name: Select the name of the layout you would like a keyguard for.
3. Keyguard Preview: Take a look at the image that populates. The blue outlines are where the keyguard will rest. If you like what you see, select Looks Good! Please create that keyguard.
   • If you want to make changes to the keyguard, select I would like to make changes. Then follow the instructions below for Custom Keyguard templates starting with #5.
4. Add any additional comments you might have for the team.
5. Verify that you are human and hit Submit.

Custom Keyguard Template🔗

1. For either “Select an AAC App” or “Layout Name” select Other.
2. Add your “Other app name” if needed
3. Add your “App Layout.” If you’re not sure of the full name, add the grid size.
4. “Do you have physical access to the device to obtain a screenshot of the app layout?”
   • Select yes if you can take a screenshot and upload it to the form
   • Select no if you can’t take a screenshot
5. Upload a screenshot of the requested keyguard: If you are able, take a screenshot of the layout and upload it here. You may also be able to find examples online or by looking at Speech Apps pages.
   • If you need help doing this, follow the steps in Taking a Screenshot with QuickTalker Freestyle
6. Add a File Name
7. Verify that you are human and hit Submit.

What Happens After I Order? 🔗

Once you submit your keyguard request:

1. We’ll review your order and confirm your device information
2. If you selected a standard template, we’ll begin making your keyguard
3. If you requested a custom keyguard, we’ll create a layout for your approval before making it
4. Your keyguard will be shipped to you with installation instructions

Installation Instructions🔗

Once you receive your keyguard, refer to the installation guide included with your shipment. You can also find detailed installation instructions online:

• Integrated sideCLICK Keyguards: Setup and Use (for QuickTalker Freestyle – Four Threaded Holes)
• Legacy Keyguard Information (for QuickTalker Freestyle – MagConnect)

Keyguard FAQs🔗