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Provox TruTone EMOTE

An electrolarynx: a hand-held device that makes a voice for you. Many people use it after laryngectomy surgery, or as a backup voice.

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Free if eligibleProvox TruTone EMOTE
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What it does

An electrolarynx: a hand-held device that makes a voice for you. Many people use it after laryngectomy surgery, or as a backup voice.

  • Hand-held electrolarynx
  • Use it right after surgery, or as a backup
  • Speaks with the tone of your voice
Who it is forGeorgians who are non-verbal or have a speech disability, through GATEDP.

Summary from Atos Medical's own product page. GCDHH chooses the exact model with you.

Tutorial

Learn it in ASL

A signed, captioned tutorial for this device will be posted here.

How to get it

Three steps, free of charge

  1. Apply onlineStart the GATEDP application. It takes about 15 minutes, in steps.
  2. Certification of NeedA qualified professional signs your Certification of Need (CON).
  3. Get it and learn itGCDHH matches the device to you, and you get free training and support.
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