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Forbes AAC

Name: Forbes AAC
Address: 181 Illinois Avenue South, Mansfield, OH, 44905, US
Telephone: +14195897688

Augmentative Communication Devices and Accessories

Forbes AAC, formerly FRS Custom Solutions is an industry leader in providing innovative augmentative communication devices. Our revolutionary AAC devices are built for purpose and engineered from the ground up to meet the real world needs of people with communication disorders. While our focus has always been communication devices, we also offer other assistive technology such as adaptive computer access, custom mounting solutions, environmental control systems and custom adaptive accessories.

08/31/2026

Streamlined. Lightweight. And ready to rock.

The WinSlate 12D is the Windows-based AAC device built for real-world use, featuring the power of Microsoft Surface with a PixelSense display, Corning Gorilla Glass, and the all-new Adapta multifunctional hub that supercharges the device into a more powerful, versatile, and contemporary communication solution.

Weighing in at just three pounds, the WinSlate 12D comes complete with the patented FlexABLE Handle and Stand, wearable SoundPOD, CoreWord Language System, WinSlate Dashboard, and integrated infrared controller — all in a sleek, snag-free design engineered with input directly from SLPs and clinicians in the field.

Compatible with direct touch, custom SnapLock Keyguards, headmouse, switch scanning, and optional eye tracking, the WinSlate 12D grows with your clients and adapts to their needs at every stage of their AAC journey. And with the XTNDR Battery Pack, users can communicate and manage their environment for up to sixteen hours.

This is Windows-based AAC done right.

Learn more: https://www.forbesaac.com/winslate-12d

08/28/2026

This is where the magic happens!

Here is our very own Stephen K. getting a WinSlate 12D™ with Enable Eyes™ NXT perfectly positioned and ready for our friend, Dwayne. It has to be mounted with precision using our APEX Wheelchair Mount and dialed in from every angle. This is the kind of hands-on, white glove service that sets Forbes AAC apart from everyone else.

The WinSlate Enable Eyes NXT is our most advanced eye gaze communication solution, featuring industry-leading tracking speed, a large working range, and the ability to perform beautifully even in varied lighting conditions and outdoors. Paired with our APEX Mount, every Forbes AAC user gets a setup that is as unique and precise as they are.

From device configuration to final positioning — our team takes pride in making sure every communicator is set up for success before the device ever leaves our hands. That is the Forbes AAC difference.

Learn more about the WinSlate Enable Eyes NXT today!
https://www.forbesaac.com/winslate-12-enable-eyes

08/27/2026

Forbes AAC is growing and we are looking for the right person to grow with us!

We are seeking a passionate, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team as an Assistive Technology Specialist serving the Colorado Springs, CO area! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take your clinical expertise beyond the therapy room and into the community, consulting with SLPs, schools, clinics, and hospitals to help match communicators with life-changing AAC solutions.

Here are the highlights:
📍 Colorado Springs, CO territory
💼 Full-time | From $80,000 per year
🏥 Health benefits and paid time off
🗓 Monday to Friday — weekends and holidays off
✅ Licensed SLP required with 3-5 years of AAC experience

Our work is rooted in a mission to share the love of Christ by providing communication devices and advocating for those in need. If that resonates with you — or someone you know — we would love to connect!

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Tag them below or share this post!

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=41808306565ebd2e&from=shareddesktop_copy

08/26/2026

Precision communication starts with the right keyguard. The SnapLock™ Keyguard is designed to snap firmly into place, resist unintentional pull-offs, and give your clients the accuracy and control they need every single day.

Available in custom layouts, button shapes, and colors — and built with soft-to-touch edges, easy-clean surfaces, and a thick design that keeps unwanted selections from happening.

Compatible with both ProSlate™ and WinSlate™ devices and fully customizable to fit every communicator's unique needs.

https://www.forbesaac.com/snaplock-keyguard

08/25/2026

Forbes AAC has a full online Help Center. Whether you are an SLP, clinician, educator, or caregiver, our Forbes AAC Online Help Center is your go-to resource for everything you need to get the most out of your Forbes AAC device! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And we all know, questions do not always come up during business hours.

Here is what you will find inside:

📖 Device setup and getting started guides
🔧 Troubleshooting tips and solutions
💡 How-to articles and step-by-step instructions
🔊 SoundPOD™ and accessory support
📱 iOS and software guidance
🎓 Resources for SLPs and clinical teams
📞 Easy access to our Help Desk team when you need extra support

Everything you need, all in one place and just a click away! No waiting, no hold music, no hassle. Visit our Help Center today!

https://forbesaac.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

08/24/2026

Finding the right AAC support is not complicated and with our Find a Specialist map, it's easy! Our nationwide network of Assistive Technology Specialists is ready to come alongside you with hands-on device demonstrations, AAC trials, evaluations, and funding support, right in your own community.

Whether you are an SLP just getting started with AAC, a clinician looking for a trusted device partner, or an educator seeking solutions for your students — our specialists are here to make the process simple, supportive, and stress-free.

Simply visit our interactive map, find the specialist dedicated to your region, and reach out today! And if you do not see a specialist in your area, our Inside Sales team is always just a call or email away at 419.589.7688 or at [email protected]

Find your local Forbes AAC specialist today!

https://www.forbesaac.com/find-a-sales-rep

08/21/2026

Your AAC device deserves a mount as dependable as the communicator using it. This is the APEX Mount System from Forbes AAC, precision engineered, made entirely in-house, and proudly made in the USA!

Every APEX Mount is CNC-machined from lightweight aluminum, built to be strong, durable, and fail-proof in the most demanding everyday environments. Whether your client is at the table or on the go in their wheelchair, APEX has a mounting solution that fits their life perfectly.

Here is what makes APEX Mounts stand out:

🔹CNC-machined from lightweight 6061 aluminum
🔹Proudly made in the USA — right here in our facility
🔹Available in four fun colors to personalize your setup
🔹Wheelchair tube and tabletop mounting options
🔹Fail-proof design built for the demands of daily life
🔹Precision engineered for a perfect fit every time
🔹Designed, machined, and assembled entirely in-house

When positioning matters, and it always does, trust APEX.

https://www.forbesaac.com/apex-mounts

08/20/2026

The right words, right when your clients need them! 💙

The CoreWord™ Language System is the evidence-based AAC language system built to grow with your clients every step of the way — from their very first words to their most complex conversations. 🙌

Available in five complexity levels designed to meet communicators exactly where they are:

🔹 CoreWord 6 — Perfect for emergent communicators
🔹 CoreWord 12 — Early word combining and expanding vocabulary
🔹 CoreWord 20 — Phrase and sentence building
🔹 CoreWord 40 — Complex language and grammatical markers
🔹 CoreWord 60 — Our most robust and advanced level

Built on Brown's Stages of Language Development, Fitzgerald color coding, and consistent cell locations for motor planning — CoreWord™ supports ALL access methods including touch, switch scanning, headmouse, and eye tracking. 👆

Dynamic vocabulary layouts automatically update as your client makes selections — keeping the right words front and center, always. 💪

A language system that truly grows with your clients. That is CoreWord™! 🌟

🔗 https://www.forbesaac.com/coreword

08/19/2026

Powerful. Reliable. Portable. That is the ProSlate™ promise.

When your clients need an AAC device that can keep up with their life, the ProSlate Series delivers. Whether they are in the classroom, at therapy, out in the community, or simply enjoying everyday moments with family and friends, ProSlate is built to go wherever they go and never let them down. 💪

Here is what sets the ProSlate Series apart:

⚡ Powerful — Runs any iOS AAC app on the market with seamless performance
🛡️ Reliable — Best warranty in the industry and built to handle the demands of daily life
👜 Portable — Lightweight designs available in multiple sizes to fit every communicator
🔊 SoundPOD™ compatible — Voice output from the user, not the device
🔌 XTNDR™ Battery Pack compatible — Up to 16 hours of continuous use
✅ Medicare & Medicaid approved — Available as a dedicated SGD (HCPCS E2510)

From the compact ProSlate 6D™ MAX to the expansive ProSlate 13D™ — there is a ProSlate for every communicator, every need, and every stage of the AAC journey.
👇 Explore the full ProSlate Series today!
🔗 https://www.forbesaac.com/proslate-series

08/18/2026

Forbes AAC is growing and we could not be more excited! 🎉💙

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Lopez, M.S., CCC-SLP as our newest Assistive Technology Specialist serving the Central and North Florida region! 🌴

Stephanie brings a wealth of clinical experience to the Forbes AAC family — including over four years as a founding member of the AAC team at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children's Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation. She is passionate about making AAC accessible, caregiver education approachable, and is even fluent in American Sign Language! 🤟

If you are an SLP, clinician, or educator in Central or North Florida, Stephanie is your new go-to resource for device demos, AAC trials, evaluations, and funding support. We know you are going to love working with her! 🙌

👇 Learn more about Stephanie and connect with her today!
🔗 https://www.forbesaac.com/meet-stephanie

Address

181 Illinois Avenue South
Mansfield, OH
44905

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14195897688

Website

http://www.forbesaac.com/

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