Do I need a prescription or doctor's order to buy a speech tablet?

No. Gus Communication Devices sells AAC speech tablets directly to consumers with no prescription, no physician's order, no speech evaluation, and no pre-approval required. You can order today and receive your device in 3 to 4 business days. This is a major advantage over going through insurance, which can take months and require multiple evaluations.

What is the best AAC device for a non-verbal child?

For children and adults who are nonverbal or minimally verbal, we recommend the Samsung 8.7 inch Speech Tablet Bundle at $499.99 as the best entry-level option, or the Samsung 11 inch Speech Tablet Bundle at $699.99 for best overall value. Both include TalkTablet PRO pre-installed with 15 SLP-designed vocabulary sets, over 30,000 SymbolStix symbols, and customizable button pages ready to use out of the box.

What is the best AAC device for an adult who has lost speech?

For adults who have lost the ability to speak, we strongly recommend the Samsung 11 inch Speech Tablet Bundle at $699.99. The larger screen makes button selection easier for adults with motor challenges. TalkTablet PRO includes vocabulary sets designed for adults to express needs, feelings, and everyday phrases. No prescription or speech-language pathologist evaluation is required to order.

Are speech tablets HSA or FSA eligible?

Yes. AAC speech tablets purchased from Gus Communication Devices are generally HSA and FSA eligible as assistive communication devices for qualified medical purposes. We recommend confirming with your plan administrator before purchase.

Does Gus Communication Devices accept insurance?

We sell directly to consumers at consumer prices and do not bill insurance directly. Our devices are priced $499 to $999, compared to $4,000 to $8,000 for traditional dedicated AAC devices billed through insurance. Many customers find it faster and cheaper to pay directly. We accept HSA and FSA cards, Shop Pay 0% financing for 12 months, and all major credit cards. No insurance authorization or Medicare pre-approval is needed.

How long does shipping take?

Most orders ship within 1 business day and are delivered in 3 to 4 business days via free shipping. We ship to all 50 US states. No sales tax is charged outside of Arizona.

What is TalkTablet PRO and is it included with the speech tablets?

TalkTablet PRO is an award-winning AAC app developed by Gus Communication Devices. It is a one-time purchase, not a subscription, and is included free with all Samsung bundle purchases pre-installed (a $250 value). It features over 30,000 SymbolStix symbols, 15 SLP-designed vocabulary sets, customizable button pages from 1 to 144 buttons per page, offline use with no internet required, and supports Android, iOS, Windows, and Chromebook.

How do your prices compare to traditional AAC devices like Tobii Dynavox?

Our speech tablet bundles range from $499.99 to $999.99 and include the tablet, AAC app, and protective case. Traditional dedicated AAC devices such as those from AAC Insurance Suppliers cost upwards of $9,000+ when purchased through insurance channels, and often require a speech evaluation, physician prescription, and months of waiting. We offer the same communication capability at consumer electronics pricing with no delays.

VA SGD

Now available · VA SGD

Welcome to VA SGD

A dedicated, tax-exempt ordering service for AAC speech-generating devices (SGDs), built for VA Speech-Language Pathologists, Prosthetics staff, and purchasing agents — from the US company VA facilities have trusted for more than 20 years.

Create your VA SGD account

Registration takes about a minute · Orders are not subject to sales tax

SLPs: register and receive TalkTablet PRO free for client evaluationsOne redeem code · your choice of iOS or Android

TalkTablet PRO AAC app on an iPhone and on an iPad in a protective case, with Apple and Android icons

Trusted by VA Prosthetics for 20+ years

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A warm welcome to our VA colleagues

For more than two decades, Gus Communication Devices has had the privilege of supplying AAC speech generating devices to Prosthetics departments at VA facilities across the country. Every one of those devices went to a Veteran who needed a voice — after a stroke, with aphasia, with ALS, Parkinson's, cancer, or a traumatic injury.

VA SGD makes that work simpler. Register once with your facility, sign in whenever you need to order, and check out with your Government Purchase Card — tax-exempt and free shipping, with the same personal phone support our VA customers have relied on for years, at 360-303-3356.

— Gordon Harris, President & Founder, Gus Communication Devices

For VA Speech-Language Pathologists

Free TalkTablet PRO for your client evaluations

Register with VA SGD and we'll send you one TalkTablet PRO redeem code, so you can trial AAC with Veterans before your facility orders a device.

One redeem code per registered SLP
Your choice of iOS (iPhone/iPad) or Android, not both
Full version of TalkTablet PRO, ready for evaluations and trials

How VA SGD works

Three steps to your first order

Register with your facility

Create your VA SGD account below and select your VA facility from our nationwide list, organized by state, city, and address.

Sign in to your account

Sign in with your email — we send a one-time code, so there's no password to remember. Accounts registered with a @va.gov email are set to tax-exempt automatically.

Order online, tax-exempt

Shop our AAC devices and check out while signed in. Sales tax is removed from every VA SGD order, and shipping is free.

What you can order

Complete, ready-to-use AAC speech-generating devices

Samsung-based AAC speech devices

11" speech-generating devices with TalkTablet PRO preinstalled — ready to speak out of the box.

TalkTablet PRO AAC app on a Samsung foldable phone and on a tablet in a protective case

Apple-based AAC speech devices

11" iPad devices with your choice of AAC app: TalkTablet PRO, Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, or LAMP Words for Life.

iPad AAC speech device in a protective case with TalkTablet PRO, Proloquo2Go, TouchChat and LAMP Words for Life app icons

Third-party app names and logos are used for identification only; their use does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark owners. See bottom of this page for trademark details.

Every device includes

Fully enabled (non-dedicated) tablet, protective carrying case, screen protector, and AAC software — supplied as a speech-generating device bundle.

App-only options

TalkTablet PRO, Proloquo2Go, TouchChat and LAMP app licenses for Veterans who already own a compatible tablet.

Browse AAC devices

VA SGD registration

Create your VA SGD account

Tell us who you are and which VA facility you serve. Your facility is saved to your account, so every order is tied to the right location.

Tax-exempt ordering for VA employees
Pay with your Government Purchase Card
Free shipping to your facility
Direct phone support from our Scottsdale team
SLPs: free TalkTablet PRO code for client evaluations

Using a non-@va.gov email? You can still register. We'll verify your VA affiliation and enable tax-exempt status, usually within one business day.

First name *

Last name *

VA email address *

Your role *

Your VA facility *166 VA medical centers & health care systems

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I am a VA employee ordering on behalf of my facility. I understand VA SGD accounts are for official VA purchases.

By registering you'll receive occasional VA SGD updates by email; unsubscribe anytime. Already have an account? Sign in.

Ordering & payment

Questions VA buyers ask us

Are VA SGD orders really tax-free?

Yes. Purchases made by the federal government are exempt from state sales tax. Once your VA SGD account is verified, sales tax is removed automatically at checkout whenever you're signed in.

How do I pay?

Check out online with your Government Purchase Card. If your facility needs to order by purchase order or another method, call us at 360-303-3356 and we'll take care of it.

I bought from Gus Communication Devices before. Do I need a new account?

If you already have an account with your VA email, simply sign in. Then call 360-303-3356 or email us at guscom@gmail.com and we'll add your facility and tax-exempt status to your existing account.

Can I order for a Veteran at a different facility?

Yes — enter the Veteran's or clinic's shipping address at checkout. Your account stays linked to your own facility.

Do you help choose the right device?

Absolutely. SLPs and Prosthetics staff call us every week to talk through a Veteran's needs, compare Samsung and Apple options, and choose the best AAC app. Phone support is free.

Talk or LiveChat (bottom right corner) with a real person

Our Scottsdale, Arizona team has supported VA clinicians and Veterans for more than 20 years.

Call 360-303-3356 Email guscom@gmail.com

Gus Communication Devices is an independent supplier and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Facility list based on VA public facility data.

Proloquo2Go is a trademark of AssistiveWare B.V. TouchChat and LAMP Words for Life are trademarks of PRC-Saltillo (Prentke Romich Company and Saltillo Corporation). TalkTablet PRO is a trademark of Gus Communication Devices. Apple, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Third-party app names and logos are used for identification only; their use does not imply affiliation with or endorsement by the trademark owners.

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VA SGD

Welcome to VA SGD

A warm welcome to our VA colleagues

Free TalkTablet PRO for your client evaluations

Three steps to your first order

Register with your facility

Sign in to your account

Order online, tax-exempt

Complete, ready-to-use AAC speech-generating devices

Samsung-based AAC speech devices

Apple-based AAC speech devices

Every device includes

App-only options

Create your VA SGD account

You're registered — welcome to VA SGD

Questions VA buyers ask us

Talk or LiveChat (bottom right corner) with a real person

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