Software

How does Mind Express work?

You select cells that contain images and/or symbols, which the program then uses to build words and sentences. “Apple”, “Doctor”, “I want to say something” or “I like you!” are some of the countless speech options that are spoken in a clear voice. In addition to this visual communication with icons, there is also the option of written communication using a digital keyboard. Or you can combine both types of communication. A myriad of options!

Our website www.mind-express.com also contains a large number of ready-to-use communication page sets and exercises. You can use an existing file, modify it or create one yourself. You will find the following file types:

• Practical page sets to communicate (communication boards)
• Various language, arithmetic, reading and writing exercises to stimulate language development, among other things.
• Games such as (customisable) memory training games, Tetris, Four in a row…

Thanks to the wide range of uses for Mind Express, you can use the program for daily communication or as a therapeutic and educational tool.

More independence for greater confidence

Mind Express 4 revolves around independence. An important pillar in this is the ability to control devices in your environment, i.e. home automation. With Mind Express you can switch lights on and off, turn on the television, adjust the radio’s volume, open doors and so on. The independence obtained, will then boost self-confidence. Dimi, our Tellus dj, testifies.

Dimi has been using the Tellus 5 for many years, fitted to his wheelchair. He uses a letter card with adjustable word prediction, to make communication efficient. He can say what he wants, when he wants to and to whoever he wants. It is easy for him to send an email or text message to friends, post Facebook messages or talk face-to-face with his parents. The Tellus 5 opens many doors for him, literally and figuratively.

Dimi can go where he wants. Thanks to his communication device, he has a huge degree of independence. He can operate the lights, open and close the doors and the garden gate, etc. He can be home alone, his parents know that he can go outside and get back inside again. He can also go out on his own. A few years ago, Dimi’s wheelchair had a flat tire while he was out and about. He was able to send his parents a text message for help via his Tellus 5, and so his parents were able to fix it.

It’s good to see what Tellus 5 has done for the entrepreneurial Dimi. For example, every week he visits the local retirement home to perform. Unlike other DJs, he doesn’t use turntables or records for this purpose. Using Mind Express, he has transformed his Tellus 5 into his own turntable. He has a lot of music saved on it and thanks to preprogrammed buttons it is easy for him to play back the music. Fantastic to see how Dimi and his loyal audience have something to look forward to every time.