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Frenchay Alphabet Board

Welcome to FAB™                              See below description for ordering

Frenchay Alphabet BoardThe FAB™ (Frenchay Alphabet Board) was developed in conjunction with the UK’s National Health Service to provide a patient driven solution. From years of experience Speech and Language therapists have defined their needs for a non-slip, washable, hygeinic, positive location alphabet board - FAB™ provides all these solutions! 

The Frenchay Alphabet Board offers:

    • Positive finger location for letter selection
    • Washable and hygienic design
    • E.Coli and MRSA resistant
    • Non-slip neoprene rubber base
    • Nano-technology silver loaded antimicrobial keyboard
    • Spill-proof
    • Choice of sizes and layouts

Who needs it?    Any person who is literate but is unable to speak. This may be due to vocal cord damage, swallowing difficulties, tracheotomy, stroke, MS, MND, ALS, Rett syndrome, dyspraxia, Parkinsons disease, or people with general communication problems, ventilation or speech difficulties. It is also a useful spelling device when trying to talk to people with hearing problems.

How does it work?    Click here to watch a short video demonstration: http://www.e2l.uk.com/FAB/FAB.mov

Where can it be used?   FAB provides a communication solution for Nursing Homes, Day Centres, Critical Care Units, Schools, Libraries, Hospices, Private homes, Health Visitors, in fact any situation where people need to interact and vocal communication has been impaired. It is completely mobile and can be used anytime, anywhere.

FAB is a useful emergency back-up for users of higher technology equipment such as eye-tracking of text to speech devices. Having no batteries it is always available.

Format:   Qwerty and Matrix formats are available in both sizes:

  1. For those users who are more comfortable with QWERTY keyboards, this standard keyboard arrangement is available.
  2. The Matrix layout provides the alphabet in sequential order (A,B,C,D,E,F....Z) which provides easy location when searching for letters and easy interpretation for the reader.  The vowels are conveniently arranged down the left hand side.

Dimensions & cleaning instructions:

Pocket Size:
Tabletop Size:
Non-slip Base:
Cleaning Method:

Material:

Colour:
Protective Case:
Weight:
240mm x 124mm x 9mm
327mm x 168mm x 9mm
Closed Cell Neoprene
Warm soapy water
(also chlorine based wipes)
Transparent PC/ABS
Loaded with Steritouch™ antimicrobial silver
Yellow letters on blue
Polypropylene envelope
122g (Pocket); 258g (Tabletop)


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