Abilia Lightwriter SL50 - Sorry, DISCONTINUED
We want to share an important update regarding the Abilia Lightwriter.
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Forbes AAC will no longer serve as the U.S. distributor for Lightwriter devices. The product will be discontinued at the end of 2025.
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To ensure that any new device requests can still be fulfilled through insurance before this discontinuation: All funding submissions for Lightwriter devices must be received by October 1, 2025.
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This deadline ensures our team has sufficient time to process requests with insurance providers before the product is officially discontinued.
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Please be assured:
- Forbes AAC will continue to support all Lightwriters previously provided.
- We will honor all existing warranties and provide technical support as needed.
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We are grateful to have supported Lightwriter users in the U.S. over the years, and we remain committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our customers. If you have questions about funding timelines, ongoing support, or exploring alternative AAC solutions, our team is here to help.


Highlights of Value and Functionality
• Easy to use, fast and dedicated keyboard-based
(text-to-speech) device for literate users
• Communicate efficiently either through face-to-face
communication, SMS texting, or mobile phone calls
• It can be used both by typing the keys and by scanning with 1 or 2
control switches
• Fast start-up and simple to use menu interface
• Personalized vocabulary for quicker communication
• Connect to a mobile phone using Bluetooth
• High quality Acapela voices or My Own Voice input
• Simple ‘plug and play’ 1-switch or 2-switch scanning
• Dual displays and outward facing speaker
• Backlit screens and keys which automatically adjust to different
light levels
• Remote software
New for the Lightwriter SL50
• Fast start-up
• User ’Structured’ Menus
• Backlit colour display
• Plug and Play Scanning
• Backlit keyboard
• Fast charge (4 hours) and all day battery life
• Weight 740g (>100g lighter)
• Remote SW updates via Ethernet port
• A selection of Acapela voices and import of new voices including
voice banking
• Multi-lingual
• Import of personalized vocabularies
• Mobile phone and SMS (via Bluetooth)



