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Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC
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We're the team behind Spoken, an app for teens and adults with communication difficulties like aphasia or nonspeaking autism.

Find it on iOS, Android, and Mac.

Learn more: https://spokenaac.com/
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Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC @spokenaac.bsky.social · Sep 29
On the heels of our last update, we’re already back with another. This time adding compatibility with ElevenLabs and Apple Personal Voice! Plus, all your device’s built-in voices.

Available on the App Store and Google Play now!

Learn more: spokenaac.com/blog/version...

#AAC #SpokenAAC
New to Version 1.9.3: Spoken Introduces ElevenLabs and Apple Personal Voice Support
Spoken AAC just released an update. Learn about the new voice options and other added features.
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Acapela voices, typing toggles, and major accessibility improvements. Get the full rundown on Spoken 1.9.4: spokenaac.com/blog/version...
New to Version 1.9.4: Acapela, Accessibility, and Autocorrect
A new Spoken update just released with features like toggleable autocorrect, support for Acapela voices, and more.
spokenaac.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Spoken 1.9.4 just dropped!

• Added compatibility with Acapela TTS on Android
• Added autocorrect toggle
• Added spellcheck toggle
• Improved screen reader accessibility (VoiceOver + TalkBack)
• Improved prediction load times & all but eliminated the dreaded "try again" screen!

#SpokenAAC
Large text says "A new update is out now." Below it is a mockup of the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app on an iPad. Hovering in front of it on the left are toggles for "Use Autocorrect" and "Use Spellcheck." Hovering on the right is something that says "Preferred engine: Acapela TTS." Below are two badges saying the update is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Nice surprise seeing Spoken pop up in this piece! And it's also a pleasure to see Professor Stephanie Valencia's research being featured; her work has been really influential for us.

www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/23/a...
AI jokes, speaks for people with disabilities
Getting a quick zinger into a fast-paced conversation takes timing, wit and speed. For people who have difficulty putting their thoughts into words, a new app developed at the University of Marylan…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Only one more day left until Spoken's AAC Awareness Month sale comes to an end. If you're going to take advantage of the deal, make sure you do it by the end of the day tomorrow! #AACAwarenessMonth
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Spoken comes loaded with all the vocabulary and icons you need to talk about Halloween fun. 🎃

If you need extra communication support during Halloween, you still have the rest of the month to get Premium for 50% off its normal price. Find the deal in-app or on our website: spokenaac.com/purchase/
Two mockups of Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC: One on an iPhone and one on an iPad. The smartphone screen shows the word "happy" typed into Spoken's textbox. Next-word predictions are displayed below, with corresponding icons to visualize the words. The predictions include Halloween, birthday, Thanksgiving, mother's, father's, and holidays. The tablet screen shows the text "My Halloween costume is a" typed into the top. Below are predictions like werewolf, vampire, mummy, ghost, zombie, princess, clown, skeleton, firefighter, and devil.
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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There’s still time to get Spoken Premium half off, but hurry before AAC Awareness Month is over! The discount ends October 31. Find it in-app or on our website: spokenaac.com/purchase/
A graphic announcing "Premium is 50% Off! Our AAC Awareness Month sale ends October 31." Behind the text is a photo of someone selecting a voice in the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app on an iPad. Below that is the Spoken logo and two badges saying you can download it on the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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There’s still time to get Spoken Premium half off, but hurry before AAC Awareness Month is over! The discount ends October 31. Find it in-app or on our website: spokenaac.com/purchase/
A graphic announcing "Premium is 50% Off! Our AAC Awareness Month sale ends October 31." Behind the text is a photo of someone selecting a voice in the Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC app on an iPad. Below that is the Spoken logo and two badges saying you can download it on the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Yep, Spoken Premium is still 50% off! We're proud to offer our discount for the entirety of #AACAwarenessMonth. It even applies to lifetime purchases! Just make sure you snag the deal before October 31. #AAC
Graphic advertising a sale on Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC Premium. It says "Premium is 50% off!" in large, orange letters. Below, in smaller text, it says "Get it before AAC Awareness Month is over!" Below that it shows the Spoken logo and some badges indicating that the app is available on Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store. To the right are mockups of Spoken showing new features. A blue sticker says "Plus: Try voice design and cloning in the latest update!" The phone mockups show the two features named.
October 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Weird fact: Our website gets a few clicks a day from the search query "Bruce Willis conspiracy" because we wrote an article about how the media misrepresented aphasia in a highly problematic way after Bruce Willis' diagnosis back in 2022.

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How Bruce Willis' Diagnosis and Joe Rogan's Commentary Have Fueled Aphasia Misconceptions
Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis in 2022 caused shockwaves. Unfortunately, it also fueled misunderstandings.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Sarcasm, excitement, even laughter: AAC just got way more expressive. ElevenLabs’ new audio tags let users control how their digital voice sounds, not just what it says. And yes, they’re available in Spoken right now! spokenaac.com/blog/elevenl... #AAC #SpokenAAC #AssistiveTech
Why ElevenLabs’ Audio Tags Are a Big Deal for AAC
What are audio tags, and why are they significant to AAC? We discuss and explain how you can try them in Spoken.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Tip: With ElevenLabs in Spoken, you can create custom voices using nothing but a short description. The possibilities are practically endless!

Link your ElevenLabs account today to sound like anything you can put into words: spokenaac.com/help/how-to-...
Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC's "Other Voices" page. At the top are the options "Design Custom Voice" and "Clone Your Voice." Below those is a list of voice options. Included are Prolific Nature Documentarian, Austrian Action Hero, Suave British Spy, and Overdramatic Space Captain.
October 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Our annual AAC Awareness Month sale is back! Get 50% off Spoken Premium during October. This includes one-time purchases of Spoken for Life. Available in-app and on our website.

Learn more: spokenaac.com/blog/aac-awa...
Spoken is HALF OFF for AAC Awareness Month!
Spoken Premium is 50% off for AAC Awareness Month! Learn more about this special offer.
spokenaac.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
spokenaac.bsky.social
On the heels of our last update, we’re already back with another. This time adding compatibility with ElevenLabs and Apple Personal Voice! Plus, all your device’s built-in voices.

Available on the App Store and Google Play now!

Learn more: spokenaac.com/blog/version...

#AAC #SpokenAAC
New to Version 1.9.3: Spoken Introduces ElevenLabs and Apple Personal Voice Support
Spoken AAC just released an update. Learn about the new voice options and other added features.
spokenaac.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Every AAC symbol matters when you rely on them to speak. That’s why each icon added to Spoken has received equal attention and care during the design process.

Read more: spokenaac.com/blog/spoken-...

#SpokenAAC #AAC #AACSymbols
Spoken Now Has 1,000+ Icons, but We’re Still Choosing Carefully
Spoken AAC now has over 1,000 custom-made AAC symbols.
spokenaac.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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"It takes time and effort for most people who use AAC to communicate with language. Even when we are accommodated for that time and effort, there may be barriers we cannot surmount on our own." Ways to be courteous, from @communicationfirst.bsky.social:

communicationfirst.org/best-practic... #AAC
Best Practices for Online Meetings with AAC Users
When planning for meaningful inclusion and participation of our community
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August 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Big thanks to AT Today for sharing the news about the latest #SpokenAAC update: attoday.co.uk/aac-app-upda...
AAC app update includes hundreds more icons to enable users to communicate on broader range of topics - AT Today - Assistive Technology
Spoken has updated its AAC app to include expanded personalisation options, hundreds of high-res icons, and five voices with new accents.
attoday.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Want the full rundown on Spoken’s latest update? Just check out our blog for the details on everything new in Version 1.9.1: spokenaac.com/blog/version...

There you’ll learn about Spoken’s new voices and accents, incognito mode, and more. #AAC #SpokenAAC #AssistiveTech
New to Version 1.9.1: More Voices, More Choices
Spoken AAC just released an update. Learn about all the features and improvements in version 1.9.1.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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We just released a small patch to address a lingering issue on specific devices. If you've encountered any problems, see if 1.9.2 resolves them. 👍
August 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Noice! A whole episode of BBC’s Word of Mouth about what it’s like when speech becomes difficult. Michael Rosen talks with Jonathan Cole, who’s spent decades learning from people with aphasia, cerebral palsy, and more. 🎧 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Word of Mouth - Speech difficulties - BBC Sounds
Michael Rosen asks what happens to people's sense of identity when speaking becomes hard.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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thinkingautism.com
"For autistic people who are nonspeaking or have intermittent, unreliable, or insufficient speech, being denied access to augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) tools and supports that work for them results in a kind of complex trauma in & of itself."

autismspectrumnews.org/can-being-de...
Can Being Denied Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Cause Lifelong Trauma?
Being denied AAC impacts nonspeaking autistic individuals, leading to trauma, isolation, and barriers to communication and inclusion.
autismspectrumnews.org
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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A new Spoken update is here! Enjoy all-new voices with different accent options, a helpful incognito feature, hundreds of added word icons, and expanded personalization options.

Get the update today on Google Play or the App Store. #SpokenAAC
A graphic advertising Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC 1.9.1. Large orange text says, “More Voices, More Choices” and an orange arrow points from that to three phone mockups showing the Spoken app. The mockups show illustrations representing newly added text-to-speech voices. Included are Tawari, Lotus, and Jessamine, all types of flowers. Below the phone mockups are badges indicating that the app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
August 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
spokenaac.bsky.social
A new Spoken update is here! Enjoy all-new voices with different accent options, a helpful incognito feature, hundreds of added word icons, and expanded personalization options.

Get the update today on Google Play or the App Store. #SpokenAAC
A graphic advertising Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC 1.9.1. Large orange text says, “More Voices, More Choices” and an orange arrow points from that to three phone mockups showing the Spoken app. The mockups show illustrations representing newly added text-to-speech voices. Included are Tawari, Lotus, and Jessamine, all types of flowers. Below the phone mockups are badges indicating that the app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
August 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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From @spokenaac.bsky.social

"Proper AAC Etiquette: How To Communicate Respectfully with AAC Users"

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#AAC #communication #SLP #autism #accessibility
Proper AAC Etiquette: How To Communicate Respectfully with AAC Users
Learn proper etiquette when interacting with users of AAC devices.
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August 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Happy Autistic Pride Day from Spoken! We hope everyone in the autistic community has an empowering day. 💪
Spoken Wishes You a Happy Autistic Pride Day!
Celebrate Autistic Pride Day with the Spoken team! Learn what this special day is all about and why it's so important to us.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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It’s World Assistive Technology Day! Spoken is an app for people who have trouble speaking. This type of tech, called AAC, helps folks express themselves and stay connected even when speech is unreliable. Learn more: spokenaac.com #WorldATDay
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Trouble speaking? Use Spoken to build sentences quickly with predictive text and read them aloud with natural-sounding text-to-speech on Android and iOS. Best AAC app for nonverbal autism, aphasia and...
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June 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM