PODD -- Create personalized communication books in Boardmaker

Product Description
$528.70
Maximum quantity available reached.
Sku: 30PODD

The print-based Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) is delivered on a CD and helps minimize common difficulties encountered by students who use multi-level communication books. PODD lets you design, produce and implement personalized communication books to suit the varying communication, language, sensory and physical access requirements of different students.

With PODD, you can:

Help students find the vocabulary they need and move between levels (pages).
Access vocabulary that produces common and unpredictable messages quickly.
Use each students customized set of PODD boards throughout his/her school career even as skills change.
Set up a students PODD for when (s)he is living independently and working in the community.

 

Who is this resource for?

This resource is for people supporting children who are learning to communicate using aided symbols (pictographs, graphic symbols, whole written words). Therapists, teachers and parents will all have the opportunity to access the materials in this resource for their clients, students, children and young people.

 

What's on the CDs?

 

CD 1 contains:

  • The book: Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication books in PDF format
  • Step-by-step instructions for selecting and customising a PODD template to suit individual requirements
  • Vocabulary ideas
  • Colour master file (Boardmaker format)
  • Template folders for one page opening PODD communication books, from 9 per page early functions to 20 per page expanded functions
  • Template folders for group PODD communication books


CD 2 contains template folders for two page opening PODD communication books:

  • 40 key word, 70 expanded key word, and 100 plus complex syntax.
  • CD 3 contains template folders for two page opening with side panel PODD communication books: 36 key word, 48 expanded keyword, and 90 plus complex syntax.

 

Specifications and Technical Support

 

Required Software:
Boardmaker, Boardmaker Plus or Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro v.5 or higher.

Windows System Requirements:
Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT and Windows XP

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If you do not have a credit card, please call us at 1-800-353-1107 (8:30am - 4:30pm EST) to discuss alternative payment methods.

How do I know if you have received my order?

When your order has been completed, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will be sent to the e-mail address that you entered in the "Registration” page before checkout.

Shipping 

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How long does it take for me to receive my order?

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Do you ship internationally?

No, we currently sell our products and services only in Canada.

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Returns

 

Do you offer a money back guarantee?

We offer a 21-day money-back guarantee unless otherwise noted. Products must be returned in a resalable condition as determined by Bridges. Returns are subject to a 20 percent restocking fee after 21-days. Many of our manufacturers offer additional limited warranties of longer durations on their products. Returns will no longer be accepted after a period of 90 days. Please call us at 1-800-353-1107 (8:30am - 4:30pm EST) or send an e-mail to info@bridges-canada.com for more information about manufacturer's warranties or returning your product.

Please note, customers cannot return software for a refund.  However, we do offer a store credit for the full amount if returned within 21 days. After 21 days a restocking fee may apply.

How do I return a product?

To return a product you need to get a Return Authorization (R.A.) number from us. Please call us at 1-800-353-1107 (8:30am - 4:30pm EST), e-mail us at info@bridges-canada.com or fax us at 905-542-7242 to get an R.A. number and further instructions. Please note, Bridges will not accept returns without an R.A. number. The customer is responsible for shipping costs of returned products.