The present invention relates to a communication device for a person with communication impairment comprising: a base; a display screen; a plurality of functional blocks; an enclosure coupled to the base; and characterized by: a digital audio generator; a data storage means; an adjusting means for adjusting a display condition of the display screen and the output audio; the plurality of functional blocks includes a short cut key module for generating an immediate audio and/or visual message when said key module is actuated; the plurality of functional blocks is provided with identifying images to ease a user in identifying a function of each functional block; a processing module comprising a microprocessor functionally connected to the display screen, the plurality of functional blocks, the digital audio generator, the data storage means, the adjusting means and the short cut key module.