Abilia Lightwriter SL50 - Sorry, DISCONTINUED
We want to share an important update regarding the Abilia Lightwriter.
Forbes AAC will no longer serve as the U.S. distributor for Lightwriter devices. The product will be discontinued at the end of 2025.
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.
This deadline ensures our team has sufficient time to process requests with insurance providers before the product is officially discontinued.
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.
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)
