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| school stamp kit | available in letters, (lower and upper case) numbers, different colors and sizes/may be adapted to facilitate holding | K-12 | N/A |
Educational Insights 800-995-4436 |
$10.00- $40.00 | http://www.edin.com | |
| colored pens i.e. Uni-ball neon pens | fine point pens that provide almost the same visual emphasis as highlighters | 3-12 | N/A | Eberhart Faber | $1.50 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| NiteWriter pen | ball point pen with a small flashlight built in the top barrel | 3-12 | N/A |
Cheif Supply Co. 800-733-9281 Indep. Living Aids 800-537-2118 |
$10.00 |
http://www.buyfiresupplies.com/Misc/pens.html http://www.independentliving.com |
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| 20/20 pen | extra wide tip with bold black ink, easy to read |
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800-537-2118 Maxi Aids 516-752-0521 |
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http://www.independentliving.com http://www.maxiaids.com |
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| pencil grips | stetro(indentations on 3 sides) triangular, round, and foam | K-12 | N/A | various manufactures | $7.50 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| Dr. Grip Pen | ergonomically correct pen or pencil/ the barrel of the pen is incurved for ease in holding and is made of rubberized, slightly tacky material for better gripping/flexible material to provide relief for students who hold pens too tightly | 3-12 | N/A |
Pilot Corp. of America Independent Living Aids 800-537-2118 |
$6.00 |
http://www.independentliving.com http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| EvoPen | designed to reduce stress on fingers and to align pen within the hand/ fits naturally in the hand/ ideal for students who hold pens or pencils too tightly | 3-12 | N/A | EvoPen Corporation | $5.00 | http://www.evopen.com | |
| Magic Rub erasers | rectangular rubber erasers that erase pencil, colored pencils, and many inks | K-12 | N/A | Sanford/ Eberhard Faber | $2.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| correction & cover-up tape | removable tape that may be written on, comes in sizes ranging from 1/6" to 1" width | 3-12 | N/A | 3M | $3.0o |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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Low vision writing paper |
extra wide/thick lines, more space for large print |
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516-752-0521 Indep. Living Aids 800-537-2118 |
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http://www.maxiaids.com | |
| raised line paper | raised red and green lines/comes in stop and go(green and red lines), wide lined, or primary lined | K-12 | N/A |
Pocket Full of Therapy, Inc. 800-736-8124 |
$16.50 | http://www.pfot.com | |
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full page writing guide |
a stringed frame that holds an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper | K-12 | N/A |
Indep. Living Aids 800-537-2118 |
$16.00 | http://www.independentliving.com | |
| post-it notes | available in different sizes, colors, and with/without lines. | K-12 | N/A | 3M | $10.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| math grids | graph paper in 1/3" to 1" graphs for writing and spacing/may be printed in different colors | K-12 | N/A |
LoTTIE Kit Onion Mountian Technology, Inc. 860-693-2683 |
$10.00 | ||
| wipe on/wipe off board w/ markers or crayons | wipe on/wipe off board that allows markers to easily glide over, crayons drag slightly | K-12 | N/A | Learning Horizons | $2.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| Low Tech LoTTIE Kit | includes many low tech items, post it notes, math grids, talking calculator, pencil grips, special writing utensils etc. guide for implementation included |
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| The Amazing Writing Machine | creative writing/illustration/idea-generation program/ includes 5 writing projects: story,journal,essay,poem, and letter | 1-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$34.00 | http://www.broderbund.com/ | |
| Student Writing Center: | word processing, desktop publishing, organization, report writing, graphics. May substitute pictures for words | K8 | Mac/ Win/ Apple II |
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$100.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | DOS & Apple version called Children's Writing & Publishing Center |
| Kid Works Deluxe | writing/painting/reads stories back/add sounds etc./teacher feedback on screen/story starters/makes books/play stories back without Kid Works/ | 2-4 | Mac/ Win |
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$40.00 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| StoryBook Weaver Deluxe | story starters/graphics/create books with illustrations | 1-6 | Mac/ Win |
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$26.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | |
| Write This Way | text to speech/highlights splg. and grammar | 4-12 | Mac |
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$70.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | |
| Dr. Peet's Talkwriter | . takes the nonreader from letter recognition to word processing, explore ABCs, the keyboard, and combining letters to form words | K-12 | Mac |
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$35.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | |
| My Words | choose words from bank/hear words/add sounds | K-12 | Mac/ DOS |
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$43.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | |
| Microsoft Word | word processing, organization, outline template,spell check/thesaurus/grammar check/incorporate graphics, Word '98 for a Mac has text to speech | K-12 | Mac/ Win/ DOS |
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$300.00 | http://www.microsoft.com | |
| I Can Write | teaches beginning writing by writing letter by letter or word by word. | K-3 | Mac/ Win |
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free | http://www.inspiration.com | may combine with IntelliTalk, Intellikeys, and Overlay Maker |
| Apple Works a.k.a. ClarisWorks & ClarisWorks for Kids | word processing, organization, outlining templates, telecommunication tools, spell check/thesaurus/incorporate graphics, Ruby Libs will read text aloud | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-MY-APPLE |
$70.00 | http://www.apple.com/applework/ | formely known as ClarisWorks |
| Writing with Symbols 2000 | as text is typed, symbols appear above and are read aloud/spell checker/ 3,800 Picture Communication Symbols and 4,000 Rebus symbols/ teacher can use to create reading material for students who need symbols with words to carry menaing | K-4 | Win |
01926 885303 (U.K) Don Johnston, Inc. 800-999-4660 |
$200.00 |
http://www.widgit.com/
http://www.donjohnston.com |
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| Clicker 3 | pictures are provided and when selected place picture with text into integrated word processor/ choices may be words, letters. or phrases/ choices are spoken when selected/ Works with other word processor too/ includes 250 pictures | K-5 | Win |
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$200.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | Mac version is called Clicker Plus |
| Clicker Plus | pictures are provided and when selected place picture with text into integrated word processor/ choices may be words, letters. or phrases/ choices are spoken when selected/ Works with other word processor too/ includes 250 pictures | K-5 | Mac |
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$135.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | Windows version is called Clicker 3 |
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| Type and Talk | reads text aloud, speaks suggested corrections to incorrectly spelled words, or homphones, to help the user construct words and sentences and includes word prediction |
Mac/ Win |
888-333-9907 |
$170.00 | http://www.texthelp.com/ | ||
| Write Outloud | talking word processor/hear letter, words, sentences as write/talking spell checker/ change formats of background, text color and font size | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$100.00 | http://www.donjonston.com | |
| IntelliTalk | talking word processor/ hear letter, words, and sentences/ adjust font size and background colors | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$150.00-$180.00 | http://www.intellitools.com | may combine with IntelliKeys, IntelliPics, and Overlay Maker |
| HELPRead | talking word processor/ speaks clipboard contents/ speaks web pages | K-12 |
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free | http://www.pixi.com/~reader1/. | ||
| Ultimate Reader | adds spoken voice and visual highlighting to any electronic text. Text may be input fromkeyboard, scanned text, or imported from a text file | K-8 | Mac/ Win |
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$200.00 | http://www.donjonston.com | Don Johnston also |
| Screen Reader | ScreenReader is a text to speech package which will read text in any window based application. | Win |
888-333-9907 |
$44.00 | http://www.texthelp.com/ | may download demo | |
| HELPRead | text to speech/ speaks word processors, clipboard contents and web pages | k-12 |
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free | www.pixi.com/~reader1/. | ||
| Read and Write | text to speech/thesarus/highlights words/homonym and spelling support | 1-12 | Win |
888-333-9907 |
$250.00 | http://www.texthelp.com/ | may download demo |
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| Co-Writer | text to speech/predicts words/large dictionaries/customize new words | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$290.00 | http://www.donjonston.com | |
| Type and Talk | reads text aloud, speaks suggested corrections to incorrectly spelled words, or homphones, to help the user construct words and sentences and includes word prediction | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
888-333-9907 |
$170.00 | http://www.texthelp.com/ | |
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| Spelling Ace | portable spell checker using Merriam-Webster. Verification of spelling, vocabulary enrichment, and sound alike activities | K-12 | N/A |
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$25.00 | http://www.franklin.com | |
| Speaking Homework Wiz | handheld spelling corrector and dictionary with speech output//pronounces words and definitions/ displays print and cursive letters for handwriting assitance/ phonetic/ store and practice weekly vocabulary words/ 40,000 basic definitions | K-6 | N/A |
800-525-9673 |
$70.00 (speaking) $30.00 (non-speaking) | http://www.franklin.com | also available from Don Johnston Inc. |
| Bookman Speaking Dictionary | portable reference with built-in book/ability to add different cartrideges/83,000 word dict./41,000 thesaurus/ speech output for pronunciation/ may customize word lists | 2-12 | N/A |
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$130.00 | http://www.franklin.com | |
| Webster Spelling Corrector Plus (model NCS-101) | portable spell checker using Merriam-Webster. Verification of spelling, vocabulary enrichment, and sound alike activities | 1-8 | N/A |
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$24.95 | http://www.franklin.com | |
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| Inspiration | software that facilitates mapping, webbing, organization, planning, brainstorming, and outlining/ easily transfer ideas represented graphically into an outline/ great kickstart for students with difficulty writing | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$70.00 | http://www.inspiration.com | may download free demo or call to have it mailed |
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| Imagination Express | storytelling/story starters/add text,narration,animation, and music/print into books/customize to different levels/create page or book | K-8 | Mac/ Win |
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$40.00 | http://www.edmark.com/ | |
| Hollywood High | use characters,scenes,and action to create live shows based on written script | 5-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$30.00 | http://www.theatrix.com | preference school edition to add writing and rdg.activities |
| Opening Night | use actors,costumes,stage props, lighting and script writing tools to create on screen plays | 3-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-624-2926 |
$30.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | |
| Authoring Software: | |||||||
| Hyperstudio | use of pictures, sounds, and animation to create multimedia reports . Provides linkage to live video, videodisc, and the internet/ requires training/ use to create tests/ large font/ high contrast/ can create auditory cues | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$115.00 | http://www.hyperstudio.com/ | free demo available |
| Kid Pix | use of pictures, sounds, and animation to create multimedia reports . | K-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$40.00 | http://www.broderbund.com/ | |
| IntelliPics | use of pictures, sounds, and animation to create multimedia reports . | K | Mac/ Win |
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$100.00 | http://www.intellitool.com | may combine with Intellikeys, IntelliTalk and Overlay Maker |
| Speaking Dynamically Pro | direct selection | ||||||
| Claris Works slide show | an additional feature to the program that creates multimedia slides | k-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-MY-APPLE |
$70.00 | http://www.apple.com/applework/ | |
| PowerPoint | use of pictures, sounds, and animation to create multimedia reports . Provides linkage to live video, videodisc, and the internet | 6-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$400.00 | http://www.microsoft.com | |
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| Five Finger Typist | typing lessons for right or left hand/ Qwerty keyboard/allows to print progress reports | 2-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-588-4548 TASH 800-463-5685 |
$70.00 |
http://www.mayer-johnson.com http://www.tashint.com |
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| Half-Qwerty | a program that allows a user to use the left or right hand to enter keystrokes by creating a virtual half of the keyboard within reach |
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416-749-3124 |
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http://www.matiascorp.com | may download free demo |
| All the Right Type | teacher can customize program for indiv./view progress/ enhanced record keeping/print certificates | 4-12 | Mac/ Win/ DOS |
800-663-7731 |
$50.00 |
http://www.ingenuityworks.com http://www.didatech.com |
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| Type to Learn | teaches keyboarding, reinforces splg.,grammar, composition,astronomy, and geography/can customize to rdg. level/varied teacher options/reads instructions | 2-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$30.00 | http://www.sunburst.com |
$20 for home version but teachers guide is not included |
| Typing Tutor 7 | includes interactive video clips | 5-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$30.00 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| Kid Keys | presents text in large print/printable certificates/teaches accuracy over speed/ teaches alphabetic sequencing | PreK-5 | Mac/ |
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$42.00 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| Key Words | can customize to different levels/16 levels/student records provided | 3-12 | Mac/ Win |
Humanities Software 541-386-6737 |
$35.00 | http://www.humanitiessoftware.com | can specify elem/sec/ or spec.ed versions |
| Portable Note Takers: |
Portable Note Takers Comparison chart |
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| Alpha Smart | connects to printer/spell check/300hr. Battery/full size keyboard/stores 64 pages/4line by 40character/ 3yr.warranty/ connect via infrared | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$250.00 | http://www.alphasmart.com/ | |
| Laser PC 6 |
full size keyboard/ 4 line by 40 char. or 8 by 80char. display/ text to speech/ infrared transfer/ spell check/ Typing Tutor/ calculator/ connects to printer/ Sticky keys/ thesaurus |
1-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-726-7086 |
$290.00 speech + $135 |
http://www.perfectsolutions.com/ | |
| Dream Writer | connects to printer/spell check/ teaches typing/dictionary/calculator/ 100pages/4 line by 40 or 8 by80/save to disk | K-4 | Mac/ Win |
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$175-$265 | http://nts.dreamwriter.com/ | |
| QuickPad | prints/spell check/400hr.battery/full size keyboard/stores 64 pages/4line by 40 character/3yr.warranty/infrared transfer/10 folders hold 10 files each | 1-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$200.00 | http://www.h45.com | |
| Qwerty Calcuscribe | connects to printer/ connect via infrared/ calculator is part of keyboard/ spell check/ unlimited files and folders/ sticky keys/ long battery life |
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415-923-1024 |
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http://www.calcuscribe.com | |
| Brother | desktop publisher that prints directly, large display area, incentives and extras included, somewhat portable | 1-12 | N/A |
800-276-7746 Independent Living Aids 800-537-2118 |
$300.00 |
http://www.brother.com/ http://www.independentliving.com |
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| Link | reads letters,words, paragraphs/ abbreviation expansion/ stores 8 files/ can modify pronounciations/ different voices/ can change speeech/ uses DECtalk | k-12 | N/A |
800-588-4548 |
$1,395.00 | http://www.mayer-johnson.com | optional: keyguard moisture guard or wheelchair mount |
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| large print materials/books |
large print books or normal books that are sent away to be enlarged may be helpful for students with visual impairments |
1-12 | N/A |
Indep. Living Aids 800-537-2118 Amer. Printing House for the Blind 800-223-1839 |
$25.00+ |
http://www.independentliving.com http://www.aph.org |
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| books on tape |
full versions of books on cassette tapes |
K-12 | N/A |
Amer. Printing House for the Blind 800-223-1839 |
varies |
http://www.aph.org http://kathyz.home.mindspring.com/r_brooks.htm |
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| text & background modifications |
manipulation of text colors and contrasting backgrounds within applications can improve visability for people with disabilities |
K-12 | Mac/Win |
built in feature for most applications |
no cost | ||
| colored overlays |
using colored transparencies over text being read may help students with by reducing glare, providing contrast, and improve stability and clarity of print |
K-12 | N/A |
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$1.50 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
file folders |
| Highlighters | available in different barrel shapes/sizes and colors. Also dry highlighters that are erasable for use in textbooks | K-12 | N/A | Avery Dennison, Sanford, TomBow 800-835-3232 | $1.50-$7.00 | dry highlighters: http://www.tombowusa.com/monodry.html | also available at Office Depot |
| Quicktionary | a pen that scans a word at a time, displays the word on the pen's screen, reads aloud the word, spells the word aloud, stores scanned words, 200,000 definitions given |
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877-344-4040 |
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http://www.readingpen.com | |
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| Omnipage 9.0 | OCR software that converts scanned text into and editable product for manipulation and to be read by a screen reader | K-12 | Win/ Mac |
800-535-7226 |
$100.00 | http://www.caere.com/ | |
| TextBridge Pro | OCR software that converts scanned text into and editable product for manipulation and to be read by a screen reader | K-12 | Win/ Mac |
800-535-7226 |
$70-$100 | http://www.scansoft.com/ | |
| Visioneer Paperport | OCR software that converts scanned text into and editable product for manipulation and to be read by a screen reader | K-12 | Win/ Mac |
888-229-4172 |
$60.00 | http://www.visioneer.com/ | |
| Wynne | ocr and screen reader/ many options include a dictionary, break words into syllables, highlight important passages, insert bookmarks, add written or spoken notes, easy to follow buttons | K-12 | Win |
800-444-4443 |
$1,000.00 | www.arkenstone.com | |
| Kurzweil 3000 | ocr and screen reader/ reads the web and contains built in study skills like highlighting and a built in dictionary/ text editor allow for typing text to have read back/ includes spell check and word prediction/comes with scanner | K-12 | Win |
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$2,000.00 | www.kurzweiledu.com | |
| Omniform 4.0 | converts paper forms to electronic forms to edit, design, or fill out forms, manage information databases, and print and mail forms | K-12 | Win/ Mac |
800-535-7226 |
$100.00 | http://www.caere.com | |
| Screen Readers | see text readers in Written Language section | ||||||
| JAWS | text to speech package which will read text in any window based application | K-12 | Win |
800-336-5658 |
$800.00 | http://www.hj.com/ | |
| OutSPOKEN | text to speech package which will read text in any windows or Mac based application | K-12 |
Win/ Mac |
Group, Inc. 510-923-6280 |
$700-$800 | http://www.aagi.com | |
| Screen Reader | ScreenReader is a text to speech package which will read text in any window based application. | K-12 | Win |
888-333-9907 |
$44.00 | http://www.texthelp.com | may download demo |
| Window Eyes | adds voice access to windows programs | K-12 | Win |
219-489-3671 |
$600.00 | http://www.gwmicro.com | |
| Wynne | ocr and screen reader/ many options include a dictionary, break words into syllables, highlight important passages, insert bookmarks, add written or spoken notes, easy to follow buttons | K-12 | Win |
800-444-4443 |
$1,000.00 | www.arkenstone.com | |
| Kurzweil 3000 | ocr and screen reader/ reads the web and contains built in study skills like highlighting and a built in dictionary/ text editor allow for typing text to have read back/ includes spell check and word prediction/comes with scanner | K-12 | Win |
800-894-5374 |
$2,000.00 | www.kurzweiledu.com | |
| Kurzweil 1000 |
scans, converts text(OCR) to speech for visually impaired users, switch access, voice recognition |
8-12 | Win |
800-894-5374 |
$1,000-$1,300 | www.kurzweiledu.com | |
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| PW WebSpeak | Internet Browser that provides access in a non-visual or combined auditory and visual manner. | K-12 | Win |
609-984-8044 |
$150.00 | http://www.prodworks.com | |
| IBM Homepage Reader | fully functional browser, easy to navigate, automatically syncs page to Netscape, | K-12 | Win |
888-411-1WEB |
$150.00 | http://www.ibm.com | |
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| Bailey's Book House | choice making, letter identification, prepositional concepts, highlights word as being read aloud, text to speech, scanning capabilities, access w/ touch window | PreK-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$50.00-$60.00 | http://www.edmark.com/ | |
| Circletime Tales Deluxe | cause and effect, beginning literacy concepts, sight words, phonemic awareness., provides access with touch window and scanning | PreK-2 | Mac/ Win |
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$85.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Story Time Tales | early language, beginning literacy, accessible w/ touch window, scanning, switch,and Intellikeys | PreK-2 | Mac |
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$65.00 | http://www.creative-comm.com | |
| Eensy & Friends | listen to a story and activate page by using a switch, text to speech | PreK-2 | Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | ||
| Early Learning I | color, shape, letter,and number activities that may be customized. Good record management, Accessible with Intellikey, switch, and touch window | All | AppleIIs Mac/ Win |
612-755-1402 |
$60.00 | http://www.marblesoft.com | |
| First Words | uses colorful pictues, voice output, to teach 50 of the earliest developing noun within 10 categories. Accessible with touch window , switches, and scanning | K-12 | Apple IIs Mac/ Win |
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$235.00 | http://www.LaureateLearning.com | |
| Simple Sentence Structure | teaches subject-verb-object word order in simple sentence. Text to speech. Accessible with touch window and a switch | 2-12 | Apple IIs Mac/ Win |
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$190.00 | http://www.LaureateLearning.com | |
| Living Books | interactive multimedia CD. Text to speech, comes with lesson plans and thematic units and paperback book | K-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$180.00 | http://www.broderbund.com/ | |
| Simon Sounds it Out | teaches phonics and phonological awareness | 1-5 | Mac |
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$78.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Start to Finish Books | motivates struggling students, support indep. Reading, tracks progress, age appropriate high interest books, focuses on fluency, literal comprehension, and reading enjoyment. | 5-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$150.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Boardmaker | large picture symbol library, contains over 3,000 PCS symbols, includes a drawing program and premade grids | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$400.00 | http://www.mayer-johnson.com | |
| Camp Frog Hollow |
stories and activities for reading, learning, and lang., designed for students with LD, single switch access |
1-5 | Mac/Win |
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$60.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Earobics | auditory training and phonics program/ 593 levels/ student and teacher progress reports available | K-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$300.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | home practice program available $60 |
| Talking Nouns I, II & Verbs |
an interactive, mulitisensory program that focuses on lang. concepts and basic voc., comes with overlays |
Pre-K-5 |
Apple II Mac/Win |
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$57-$150 | http://www.LaureateLearning.com | |
| Just for Fun |
stories set up for use with INtelliKeys and 1-2 switches, open ended activities, large text, comes with Intellikeys overlays |
PreK-3 | Mac/ Win |
435-645-7737 Intellitools 800-899-6687 |
$125.00 |
http://www.creative-comm.com/ http://www.intellitools.com |
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| The Sentence Master | focuses on 150 non-content words/ 15-30min per day lessons/ teaches one word at a time | K-4 | Mac/ Win |
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$495.00 | http://www.LaureateLearning.com | |
| Picture It | a teacher tool that pair pictures and text to increase rdg./lang. Skills/ automatically finds matching picture/ 3,700 pictures | K-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$250.00 | http://www.slatersoftware.com | |
| Writing with Symbols 2000 | turns reading passage into symbol supported text by adding Mayor Johnson pics/ reads word aloud/ spell checker/ 3,800 symbols | K-5 | Win |
800-588-4548 |
$200.00 | http://www.mayer-johnson.com | |
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| post it notes, spiral notebooks, address books |
use post it notes to write splg. words on to create a reusable/removable word bank, create personalized splg. dictionary in notebooks or address books |
2-12 | N/A |
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$2.00+ |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| pocket dictionary |
use as a reference for finding the correct spelling |
2-12 | N/A |
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$2.00+ |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| portable spell checker |
type in incorrectly spelled word and typically the correctly spelled word appears, may include prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, and word games |
2-12 | N/A |
800-BOOKMAN |
$16.00+ | http://www.franklin.com | |
| portable spell checker with speech output |
type in incorrectly spelled word and typically the correctly spelled word appears, may include prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, and word games, speech output |
2-12 | N/A |
800-BOOKMAN |
$70.00 | http://www.franklin.com | |
| Speaking Homework Wiz | handheld spelling corrector and dictionary with speech output//pronounces words and definitions/ displays print and cursive letters for handwriting assitance/ phonetic/ store and practice weekly vocabulary words/ 40,000 basic definitions | K-6 | N/A |
800-BOOKMAN Don Johnston 800-999-4660 |
$70.00 (speaking) $30.00 (non-speaking) |
http://www.franklin.com http://www.donjohnston.com |
also available from Don Johnston Inc. |
| Word Processor with spell check | |||||||
| Co-Writer | text to speech/predicts words/large dictionaries/customize new words | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$290.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Type and Talk | reads text aloud, speaks suggested corrections to incorrectly spelled words, or homphones, to help the user construct words and sentences and includes word prediction | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
888-333-9907 |
$170.00 | http://www.texthelp.com/products-typetalk.asp | |
| Instructional Software | |||||||
| Simon Spells | individualized instruction and independent practice/ Dolch words & 500 most frequently used words in written language and reading | K-4 | Mac |
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$50.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Spelling Blaster |
covers the basic rules of spelling, reviews commonly mispelled words, may add words |
1-3 | Mac/ Win |
800-545-7677 |
$80.00 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| Spell a Word |
large print, talking, add own words and it drills and tests them, single switch access, |
1-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-RJ-COOPER |
$99.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/page7.htm | |
| Spellbound |
covers basic spelling and problem solving skills, digitized speech, may create custom splg. lists |
1-5 | Mac/ Win |
800-725-8432 |
$50.00 | http://www.learningcompanyschool.com/ | |
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| Low Tech Tools | |||||||
| math grids | 1/3", 1/2", 2/3", 3/4" to 1" squares of different colors to assist students in lining up problems | K-12 | N/A |
LoTTIE Kit Onion Mountian Technology, Inc. 860-693-2683 |
$10.00 | ||
| graph sheets | bold lines, embossed lines |
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502-895-2405 |
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http://www.aph.org | |
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Hands on Math number tiles |
tiles with single digits used to answer simple problems | K-5 | N/A | Educational Insights | $15.00 | http://www.edin.com | |
| numbered rubber stamps | use in conjunction with math grids for solving problems | K-8 | N/A | Educational Insights | $11.00-$40.00 | http://www.edin.com | |
| highlighter tapes for tracking | place tape on problems to assist student with tracking down or across | K-12 | N/A | Lee Products Company | $3.99 | http://www.leeproducts.com | |
| signature guide | plastic guides used to place over a column or row to assist with alignment of problems | K-12 | N/A |
Indep. Living Aids 800-537-2118 |
$2.50 | http://www.independentliving.com | |
| colored dots | removable dots that can be used to help solve problems when used on a white board | K-12 | N/A | Avery Dennison | $6.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| highlighters markers | different colored markers used to highlight key operation words on consumable materials | K-12 | N/A | Avery Dennison and Sanford | $1.50-$7.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| white boards & write on crayons | provides a surface for students to work through problems and crayons easily erase | K-12 | N/A | Sanford | $10 $1.75 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| math tables | laminated math tables to assist solving problems/ practice facts by covering boxes with removable tape | K-12 | N/A |
LoTTIE Kit Onion Mountian Technology, Inc. 860-693-2683 |
$6.00 | ||
| correction and cover up tape | place on problems creating a vertical border forcing student to write in correct location | K-12 | N/A | 3M | $3.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| raised line graph paper | sheets come in 8 1/2 x 11 or 11 1/2 x 11/ squares can be 1/2 to 1 inch/some have coordinate axes along with a grid pattern of hor. and vet. Lines | 5-12 | N/A |
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$5.25-$8.00 | http://www.aph.org | also come embossed or low relief embossed |
| Graphic Aid for Mathematics | graph boards | 5-12 | N/A |
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$90.00 | http://www.aph.org | |
| Tactile Measuring Tools | 12ft. and 25ft. Braille steel tape measures, 12 in. aluminum and plastic Braille rulers, telescopic click rule, 5 ft. Tactile tape measures etc. | 1-12 | N/A |
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not known | http://www.lighthouse.org/prodpub_products.htm | |
| Tactile Measuring Tools | tactile glue down rules, meter stick, 1 ft. Braille rulers, 30 centimeter flexible rulers etc. | 1-12 | N/A |
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not known | http://www.aph.org | click here for more info. |
| Tactile Measuring Tools | 12ft. And 25ft. Braille steel tape measures, 12 in. folding Braille pocket ruler, 12 in. Braille ruler, Braille yardstick, prolevel, etc. | 1-12 | N/A |
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not known | http://www.maxiaids.com/ | |
| abacus | alternative to a calculator/ standing columns contain beads/easy to use for quick calculations | K-12 | N/A | American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 800-223-1839 | $20.00 | http://www.aph.org | |
| On screen calculators | |||||||
| Gus! Talking Calculator |
resizable, auditory or visual feedback, 1-2 switch scanning, scanns |
K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$95.00 | http://www.gusinc.com | download free demo |
| Big: Calc |
large print, scanning, singel switch access, auditory output |
K-8 | Mac |
800-999-4660 |
$30.00 | http://www.donjohston.com | |
| Calculators | |||||||
| EC-236 Large Display Calculator | widely spaced keys with tiltable LCD and large 8 digit display/ auto power off | 2-12 | N/A |
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$12.95 |
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| Audiocalc-Talking Scientific Calculator | voice response for all keys/3 distinctive levels of keys/ | 8-12 | N/A |
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$550.00 | http://www.maxiaids.com/ | |
| Visable large display scientific calculator | comes in one unit, does not have graphing capabilities |
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800-353-1107 |
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http://www.betacom.com | |
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Talking Desktop/ Pocket/Scientific Calculator |
large 8 digit LCD readout/ a repeat key/ enlarged keys/speech output/ reads time | 2-12 | N/A |
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$24.95 | http://www.independentliving.com | earphones $31.95 |
| Big Number Talking Calculator | large 8 digit LCD readout/ a repeat key/ enlarged keys/speech output | 2-12 | N/A |
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$24.95 | http://www.lighthouse.org/prodpub_products.htm | earphones $28.95 |
| graphing calculator |
various models for different grade levels for math and science operations |
6-12 | N/A |
800-842-2737 |
$25.00 | http://www.ti.com | |
| calculators with printout |
may be helpful for students who need to record their work and/or help them track their steps |
2-12 | N/A |
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$30.00+ |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| Coinulator | buttons are life like representations of coins and dollars, calculates as a calculator |
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800-594-4263s Parentbanc |
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http://cosmos.ot.buffalo.edu/aztech/coin-u-lator.htm http://www.tinkerbells.com/educational_ arts_and_crafts.htm |
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| TI Graph Link | an interface that links Texas Instrument calculators to the computer to extend their functionality |
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800-842-2737 |
http://www.ti.com | ||
| Hardware for Math | |||||||
| Braille/Print Protractor | a protractor that measures up to 180 degrees/bold, large type numbers and dots to mark degrees along a half circle/ flat wand indicates angle tactilely | 6-8 | N/A |
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$5.75 | http://www.aph.org | |
| Talking Note Tellers | announces U.S. currency from $1 to $100 in English or Spanish | 5-12 | N/A |
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$395.00 | http://www.lighthouse.org/prodpub_products.htm |
see also LS & S Group 800-468-4789 |
| digital or talking clocks/watches |
watches come in analog Ladies style, |
1-12 | N/A |
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$13-$50 | http://www.independentliving.com | |
| Alternate Input for Math | |||||||
| Expanded Numeric Keypad | designed to facilitate data entry by persons with disabilities/ 1.5" keys (all numbers and signs)/keys covered by protective waterproof cover | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$525.00- $675.00 | http://www.catscan.com/ekeg/index.htm | |
| Built-in Operating System Software | on screen calculator, screen size is small, Windows calculator also provides a scientific view | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-800-2775 Microsoft |
standard feature |
http://www.apple.com http://www.microsoft.com |
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| Braille 'n Speak 2000 | an electric word processor with Braille input and speech output/prints in Braille or print/ is a scientific calculator, clock, stopwatch and countdown timer | 3-12 | Win |
410-893-9333 |
$1,299.00- $1,349.00 | http://blazie.com/ | |
| Alternative Output for Math | |||||||
| T1 Graphing Calculator Screen Enlargement Solution | a View Screen calculator connected to a View Screen LCD panel placed on a light box enables low vision students to see the graphing calculator | 2-12 | N/A |
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$300.00 | http://www.loganelectric.com/ |
see also TI 800-TI-CARES click here for more info. |
| Scientific and Mathematical Data Interpretation Systems | The following alternate systems to Braille, exist for interpreting numbers and symbols effectively: Nemeth Braille code, MNS, GS8 Braille Code, ASTER, and Dotsplus | 6-12 | N/A |
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varies (free-$75.00) |
http://www.NMSU.Edu/~mavis/ http://www.mackichan.com/ |
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| Audio Screen Reader/Browser for Mathematics | currently being developed: different than most screen readers that read text this will read electronic mathematics, and allow user to edit and create |
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not known | http://www.NMSU.Edu/~mavis/browser.html | |
| Instructional Software | |||||||
| Scientific Notebook | a mathematics word processor that creates mathematical documents/once saved can be converted using Nemeth Code Translation Filter | K-12 | Win |
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$75.00 | http://www.mackichan.com/ | |
| Notebook to Nemeth Code Filter | using math files created by Scientific Notebook, it formats Nemeth code ready to emboss/can be read with refreshable Braille display | K-12 | Win |
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free to beta testers | http://www.NMSU.Edu/~mavis/ | currently being beta tested |
| Nemeth Code to Print Mathematics Converter | mathematics created in Nemeth Code is transcribed to print | K-12 | Win |
505-646-2337 |
not known | http://www.NMSU.Edu/~mavis/ | |
| Big: Calc | extra large/ onscreen talking calculator/ six calculator layouts available | 1-7 | Mac |
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$29.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Access Math | talking math worksheet/ provides a worksheet generator/ works on add.,subt.., mult., & div.) /accessible with switch and touch screen | K-12 | Mac |
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$79.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Math Pad | displays problems in vertical format/ accessible with switch, scanning, & Intellikeys/ can change contrast settings /auditory feedback/large print | K-12 | Mac |
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$80.00 | http://www.intellitools.com | |
| Millie's Math House | activities with numbers, shapes, sizes, patterns, and sequencing/ accessible with switch and scanning/ speech output | Pre-K | Mac/ Win |
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$60.00 | http://www.edmark.com/ | overlays pre-made and available to be used with Intellitools |
| Millie and Bailey Preschool & Millie and Bailey Kindergarten | developmentally appropriate activities from Millie's Math House and Bailey's Book House/accessible with switch and scanning/ speech output | Pre-K-K | Mac/ Win |
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$60.00 | http://www.edmark.com/ | |
| Telling Time | includes 3 programs to teach basic skills/ 1-2 switches/voice output | K-2 | Win |
Telephone Pioneers of America David Favin 201-949-7602 |
free | http://www.abledata.com | |
| 2 +2 | talking math facts program/ add., subt., mult., & div./accessible by switch and scanning/large print/speech output | K-5 | Mac/ Win |
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$99.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com | |
| Complete Math Production | users can do technical Braille and see the math on the screen just like in the book/special fonts and facilities/ Nemeth manual included | K-Adult | Win |
978-486-9766 |
$995.00 | http://www.duxburysystems.com/ | |
| Cruncher | teaches students how to use spreadsheets in real world situations/ speech output | 1-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$99.95-$899.95 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| Math Blaster: In Search of Spot | basic mental math andproblem solving/large print/speech output | 1-5 | Win |
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$80.00-$700.00 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| Spreadsheets (i.e.AppleWorks & Excel) | automatically performs calculations/ may be used to help with alignment/ can be very specialized/ generates charts and graphs | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$50.00-$110.00 | http://www.edresources.com/ | ClarisWorks for Kids is available |
| Cruncher | teaches students how to use spreadsheets in real world situations/ speech output | 1-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$99.95-$899.95 | http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/home/ | |
| Millie and Bailey Preschool & Millie and Bailey Kindergarten | developmentally appropriate activities from Millie's Math House and Bailey's Book House/accessible with switch and scanning/ speech output | Pre-K-K |
Mac/ Win |
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$60.00 | http://www.edmark.com/ | |
| Show Me Math | basic math for instruction or assessment/ add., subt., mult., div./ lively animations | K-5 |
Mac/ Win |
800-327-4269 |
$99.00 | http://www.attainmentcompany.com/ | |
| Math Type | creates mathematical notation for word processing nad desktop publishing documents, web pages, and presentations | 6-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-827-0685 |
$100.00 | http://www.mathtype.com | |
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Math Talk |
voiced math program that allows user to create mathematical notations for documents using over 2.000 math commands. Use with word processors and toggles to Math Type for technical math processing | 6-12 | Mac/ Win |
817-261-1658 |
$400-$500 | http://www.mathtalk.com | |
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| Calendars and Daily Planners |
may be used to oraganize tasks, assignments, etc. Month, week, or day views available, various sizes from pocket to wall available |
K-12 | N/A |
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$2.00-$20.00 |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| Palm Pilot |
various features may include: calendars, address books, notepad, keep appointments, to do lists, email, |
6-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$300.00+ | http://www.palmpilot.com | |
| talking reminders |
single message device with eight seconds of quality recording time, attaches to backpack or belt. |
K-12 | N/A |
800-327-4269 |
$9.00 | http://www.attainmentcompany.com | |
| voice recorders/ organizers | small personal digital voice recorders/ built in timer/ talking clock/ |
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800-537-2118 |
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http://www.independentliving.com | |
| check off charts |
may be created on the computer or purchased commericailly, tasks to be completed may be represented with pictures, text, or symbols |
K-12 | N/A |
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$2.00+ |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| Inspiration |
mapping/ webbing/ organization/ planning/ brainstorming/ outlining/ symbols/ |
K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$70.00 | http://www.inspiration.com | |
| Microsoft Project 98 |
project management software to plan, manage, and communicate project information, handles dynamic scheduling, and manages multiple projects |
9-12 | Win |
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$170.00 | http://www.microsoft.com | |
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| Tape Recorder | small device used to record voice/ battery operated/ infinite amount of record time with cassettes | K-12 | N/A |
800-THE-SHACK |
$10.00+ | http://www.radioshack.com | |
| On screen keyboards | |||||||
| Discover screen | talking on screen keyboard/ ABC keyboard/ displays letters, words, pictures/ can change size, keyboard layouts, and colors | K-8 | Mac/ Win |
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$300.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Gus Access Keyboard | on screen keyboard that includes word prediction | 1-12 | Win |
360-715-8580 |
$495.00 | http://www.gusinc.com/accessbrd.html | download free demo |
| EZ Keys | dual word prediction, abbr. expansion, text to speech, preprogrammed phrases, communication software, switch accessible |
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800-869-8521 |
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http://www.words-plus.com | |
| REACH Interface Author | comes with 80 layouts, may customize, built in word prediction, scanning option, adjustable key sizes |
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800-397-0921 |
$240-$340 | http://www.infogrip.com | |
| WiVik 2 | 50 layouts, 22 languages, customizable, scanning, word prediction and abbr. expansion |
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800-397-0921 |
$395-$495 | http://www.infogrip.com | |
| One-handed keyboards | |||||||
| MALTRON-single handed keyboard | left and right hand model |
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800-866-2442 |
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http://coast-resources.com/appliedlearning | |
| BAT Personal keyboard | ergonimically designed to allow all the functions of an extended keyboard |
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800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Dvorak One Handed Keyboard | left or right available, frequently used letters in the center |
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602-939-5344 |
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not available | click here for more info |
| Break apart keyboards | |||||||
| Pace Adjustable Keyboard | split keyboard, each section may be tilted 45 degrees |
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800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Future Keyboard with Touchpad | split with touchpad in between, separate numeric keypad |
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800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Maxim | split ergonimically, adjustable sections, compact size |
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Win |
800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Expanding/ Programmable keyboards | |||||||
| Intellikeys | alternate keyboard as input device/overlays included to be used with any software | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$400.00 | http://www.intellitools.com | may combine with IntelliTalk, IntelliPics, and Overlay Maker |
| Big Keys Plus | 1" keys, QWERY, or ABC layout, bright colors or black and white, |
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Win |
800-397-0921 Don Johnston 800-999-4660 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Discover Keyboard | speech output, 5 overlays with different layouts, may create customized overlays | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$500.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| TASH WinKing | built in keyguard, big keys, 1.25" keygs with auditory and tactile feedback, controls all mouse functions with keys, QWERTY or frequency of use layout |
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800-463-5685 |
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http://www.tashint.com | |
| My First Keyboard | fixed ABC layout, durable membrane keyboard, 7/8" buttons, requires modest pressure, simultaneously attach a regular keyboard |
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800-RJ-COOPER |
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http://www.rjcooper.com | |
| Mini keyboards | |||||||
| TASH Mini Keyboard | fully functional 101 keys and mouse control/ replaces keyboard/ ideal for users with limited range of motor/ only light pressure required | 3-12 | Win |
800-463-5685 |
$750.00 | http://www.tashint.com/ | |
| Mini- Programmable Keyboard | stores up to 70 macros, may design own key cap labels with text or graphics, |
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Win |
800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Magic Wand | Mini keyboard and mouse operated by minimal pressure from wand |
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Win |
800-332-MAGIC |
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http://www.magicwandkeyboard.com/ about.html |
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| Little Fingers Keyboard | 2/3 size of regular keyboard, built-in trackball, simultaneously use regular keyboard |
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Win |
888-327-8868 |
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http://www.datadesktech.com | |
| Keyboard emulators | |||||||
| Discover KE:NX |
includes Discover board, screen, and switch,can access with switch, scan, on screen keyboard, can show pics for symbolic writing, word-banks, letters etc. |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$780.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Keyboard Additions | |||||||
| keyboard adjustment stand | an adjustable stand to hold a keyboard in the optimal position | K-12 | N/A |
617 969-9963 |
$100.00 | not available | |
| Keyguards | help stabalize and position fingers or pointers/ easily attach or remove, available for mini keyboards | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
Infogrip 800-397-0921 |
$65-$100 |
http://www.donjohston.com http://www.infogrip.com |
Dunamis |
| Keyboard labels | letters,numbers are covered with more visible stickers/ lower case only/ color coded vowels,numbers, and keyboard functions | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$15-$20 | http://www.donjohston.com | Dunamis & DonJohnson also |
| Moisture guards | a soft plastic skin that protects dust, liquid, and moisture | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-937-1337 Don Johnston 800-999-4660 Infogrip 800-397-0921 |
$15-$20 |
http://www.hooleon.com http://www.donjohston.com http://www.infogrip.com |
Dunamis |
| cue sticker and tactile locator dots |
use a variety of stickers or dots to cue students to home row, frequently used letters, etc. |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
office supply storres | $1.00+ |
http://www.officedepot.com http://www.staples.com |
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| Zoom Caps |
large print adhesive labels, ivory on black or black on ivory |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
516-752-0521 |
$14.00 | http://www.maxiaids.com/ | |
| keyguards for Alphasmart 2000 | keyguards made specifically for Alphasmart 2000 |
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606-226-9625 |
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http://www.orcca.com | |
| Mouse emulators | |||||||
| Discover Ke:nx | includes Discover board, screen, and switch,can access with switch, scan, on screen keyboard, can show pics for symbolic writing, word-banks, letters etc. | K-12 | Mac |
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$780.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Cross Scanner | allows scanning and single switch use with conventional software/ speeds can be changed/ can perform mouse clicks and text entry | 1-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJ-COOPER |
$100.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Gus Scanning Cursor | allows user to move mouse and cursor on the screen and click | 1-12 | Win |
360-715-8580. |
$195.00 | http://www.gusinc.com | download free demo |
| Single Switch Access | |||||||
| Big Mack |
20 sec. of speech may be stored, external speaker jack, 5" diameter, 5 colors, travel strap |
K-12 | N/A |
800-322-0956 |
$86.00 | http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| JellyBean |
2 1/2" diameter, 7 colors |
K-12 | N/A |
800-322-0956 |
$42.00 | http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| Specs switch | 1 3/8" diameter, 3 mounting bases, 7 colors, |
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800-322-0956 |
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http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| Discover Switch | switch allow access to any software/ onscreen keyboard/ can enter text, phrases/ can add any switch to it/ may use standard switch at the same time | K-12 | Mac |
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$450.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Buddy buttons | 2.5" or 4.5" diameter available, provides auditory and tactile feedback | K-12 | N/A |
800-463-5685 |
$40.00 | http://www.tashint.com/ | |
| Say It Play It Plate Switch | may store up to 20 sec. of speech, 5"x8" surface | K-12 | N/A |
914-478-0960 |
$70.00 | http://www.enablingdevices.com/ | |
| Cordless Big Red Switch | 5" diameter, may use 25ft. away from device being activated, must be used with cordless receiver |
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800-322-0956 |
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http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| Switch Interfaces | |||||||
| SAM- Switch Adapted Trackball |
trackball with switch jack, allows user to operate any software using the switch to emulate a mouse click, large buttons |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJCooper |
$164.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Switch Interface |
allows user to operate any software using the switch to emulate a mouse click, attach up to 5 swithes |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$100 (Win) $135 (Mac) |
http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Battery Interupters | |||||||
| Battery Interupter | attach adapter that has a swich jack to battery operated devices to allow switch use |
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http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Battery Device Adapter | attach adapter that has a swich jack to battery operated devices to allow switch use | K-12 |
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800-322-0956 |
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http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| Power Control Units | |||||||
| PowerLink3 |
use for attaching switches to electronic devices, two double outlets, infrared remote option, switch jacks |
K-12 | N/A |
800-322-0956 |
$180.00 | http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| Voice Recognition | |||||||
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Kurzweil Voice, Voice Plus, Voice Pro |
voice recognition that uses discrete and/or natural speech to control Windows and enter text into applications |
1-12 | Win |
781-203-5000 |
$70-$200 | http://www.lhs.com | |
| ViaVoice | voice recognition that uses natural speech to control Windows and enter text into applications |
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888-411-1WEB |
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http://www.ibm.com | |
| Dragon Dictate | voice recognition that uses discrete speech to control Windows and enter text into applications | K-12 | Win |
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$400-$1,700 | http://www.dragonsys.com | |
| Dragon Naturally Speaking (Deluxe,Personal, Preferred) | voice recognition that uses natural speech to control Windows and enter text into applications | 6-12 | Win |
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$99-$800 | http://www.dragonsys.com | |
| Braille Input | |||||||
| Braille 'n Speak |
electronic word processor, user inputs with Braille and device outputs with speech, prints in Braille or print |
1-12 | N/A |
410-836-5040 |
$1300- $1,350 |
http://blazie.com | |
| Type 'n Speak 2000 |
electronic word processor, uses computer or Braille input, prints in Braille or print |
1-12 | Win |
410-836-5040 |
$1,400- $1,450 |
http://blazie.com | |
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Braille Lite 40 & 2000 |
electronic word processor, braille input, speech output, prints Braille or print |
1-12 | Win |
410-836-5040 |
$4,000- $5,700 |
http://blazie.com | |
| Braille Writer | |||||||
| Slates |
allows for four lines of Braille to be written, back slate can be opened to allow for reading the braille without having to remove the paper |
1-12 | N/A |
800-223-1839 |
$5-$45 | http://www.aph.org | |
| Mountbatten Brailler |
silent Braille keyboard, allows user to Braille directly on paper, battery operated, portable, correction feature, |
1-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-722-3393 |
$3,700- $4,000 |
http:www.humanware.com | |
| Braille Notetaker | |||||||
| Braill 'n Speak |
electronic word processor, user inputs with Braille and device outputs with speech, prints in Braille or print |
1-12 | N/A |
410-836-5040 |
$1300- $1,350 |
http://blazie.com/ | |
| Pointing and Typing Aids | |||||||
| head and mouth pointers |
with our without suction, attach above head, from chin strap, or from baseball cap |
K-12 | N/A |
800-323-5547 |
$28-$104 | not available | |
| Touch Screen | |||||||
| Touch Window | place clear screen over monitor and it acts like a mouse in any program/ a touch can move the cursor or emulate a click/ fits on 12"-15" monitor KeyTouch fits 17" | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-362-2890 |
$335.00 | http://www.edmark.com/ | also available from Don Johnston |
| Panasonic Toughbook & touch screen tablet | laptop computer with built in touch screen and touch screen tablet computer |
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360-715-8580 |
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http://www.gusinc.com | |
| Switch Adapted Mouse | |||||||
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SAM Trackball/ SAM Joystick |
trackball or joystick with switch jack, allows user to operate any software using the switch to emulate a mouse click, large buttons, has switch inputs for click, double click, and drag |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJCOOPER |
$164.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Mouse Emulators | |||||||
| HeadMouse | reflective dot placed on forehead sends signal to receiver on computer so that head movement dictates mouse movement |
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Win |
972-606-8740 |
$1,800 |
http://www.orin.com | |
| Head Master Plus/ 2000 | infrared sensor attached to users head to emulate mouse movement, sip and puff activate mouse button | K-12 |
Win |
800-262-1984 |
$1,400 |
http://www.prentrom.com | |
| Joysticks | |||||||
| Jouse |
joystick operated mouse controlled by mouth, sip and puff to activate, on screen keyboard for typing |
K-12 | Win |
800-262-1933 |
$2,200 | http://www.prentrom.com/index.html | |
| Penny & Giles Joystick Light/Plus |
3" joystick, mouse cursor stays in position when joystick released, separate drag button, removable handguard, five speed settings |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$400-$450 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Joystick with Pad |
large joystick with four positions, fifth switch , rugged switch, tactile and auditory feedback |
K-12 | Win |
800-463-5685 |
$275.00 | http://www.tashint.com/ | |
| SAM Joystick | has a switch jack, allows user to operate any software using the switch to emulate a mouse click, large buttons, has switch inputs for click, double click, and drag |
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Win |
800-RJCOOPER |
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http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Trackballs | |||||||
| SAM Trackball |
trackball with switch jack, allows user to operate any software using the switch to emulate a mouse click, large buttons, has switch inputs for click, double click, and drag |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJCOOER |
$164.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Kensington Expert Mouse | large trackball with programmable buttons | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-535-4242 CDW-G 800-796 4239 |
$40-$50 |
http://www.kensington.com/ http://www.cdwg.com |
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Penny & Giles Rollerball Light/ Trackball Plus |
2 1/2" ball, mouse cursor stays in position, separate drag button, removable handquard, five speed settings |
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Win |
800-999-4660 |
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http://www.donjohnston.com | |
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Microsoft Easy Ball |
stationary base for desktop or lap, requires less fine motor control, rugged, single button, may use with another mouse, very large ball |
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Don Johnston 800-999-4660 |
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http://www.microsoft.com http://www.donjohnston.com |
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| Kids Ball | stationary base for desktop or lap, requires less fine motor control,programmable right mouse button |
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800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
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Thumbelina Mini Trackball |
.9" ball, use with tip of finger or thumb, mount on any surface |
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Win |
800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Trackpads | |||||||
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Power Cat/ Smart Cat/ Easy Cat |
left click by finger tap, tap 2x for double click, additional customizable buttons, one touch zoom, vertical and horizontal scrolling, comes with signiture pen to capture signatures on screen(Power Cat only) |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
Cirque 800-454-3375 Infogrip 800-397-0921 |
$50-$95 |
http://www.infogrip.com |
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| Versa Pad | use finger or included stylus, sylus may capture signature on screen, left click by finger tap, tap 2x for double click, use buttons to create commands |
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800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Graphics Tablet |
large tablets that use a stylus to create drawings that appear on screen, eraser built in |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-922-9348 |
$220-$1,200 | http://www.wacom.com | |
| Arm and Wrist Supports | |||||||
| Ergorest Articulating Arm Supports | mounts to table and supprts arms and shoulders, fully adjustable |
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800-397-0921 |
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http://www.infogrip.com | |
| Computer Arms | mounts to table and supprts arms and shoulders, fully adjustables |
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800-323-5547 |
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not available | |
| Access Utilities | |||||||
| Easy Acces for MAC | mouse keys-use numeric keypad for mouse/ sticky keys-activate keyboard shortcut successful/ slow keys-delays acceptance of keystroke/ key repeat-adjust rate key repeats | K-12 | Mac |
800-MY-APPLE |
free | http://www.apple.com/education/k12/disability/ | |
| Accessibility Options for Windows | mouse keys-use numeric keypad for mouse/ sticky keys-activate keyboard shortcut successful/ filter keys-delays acceptance of keystroke/ enlarge options for icons and cursors, contrasting colors for visual impairments, use visual warnings and captions | K-12 | Win |
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free | http://www.microsoft.com/enable/ | |
| Cause and Effect/switch access software | |||||||
| 101 Animations | animations with sounds. Includes loud sounds and colorful animations | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$99.00 | not available | |
| Best of KidTECH | one verse from 6 different KidTECH programs for children who need a variety of music to keep their attention. | PreK-1 | Mac/ Win |
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$59.00 | not available | |
| Click It | utility that sets up hot spots defined by user for scannin in standard computer programs | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-899-6687 |
$95.00 | http://www.intellitools.com | |
| Five Green & Speckled Frogs | activities start with cause and effect and progress to teach directionality and simple subtraction. | PreK-2 | Mac |
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$95.00 | not available | |
| Early and Advanced Switch Games | 19 activities include cause and effect and following directions, matching and making funny faces | PreK-5 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJCOOPER SoftTECH/Kid TECH 805-396-8676 |
$99.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Early Childhood Fun | Include 3 programs: Single Switch Songs I, 321 Number Fun, and Arump. | PreK-1 |
Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | http://www.creative-comm.com | |
| Eensy & Friends | 3 cause and effect programs which also teach directional concepts, counting skills, number id., and color id. | PreK-1 |
Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Forgetful & Friends | 3 cause and effect programs which also teaches hot/cold and hard/soft. | PreK-1 |
Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Humpty Dumpty & Friends | teaches directional concepts, on/off, sleep/awake as well as cause and effect | PreK-1 |
Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Intellipics Activities | From this web site, cause and effect Intellipics activities may be downloaded free of charge. Must have Intellipics or Intellipics Player. Overlay Maker is beneficial but not required. | PreK-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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free | http://www.intellitools.com | |
| Old MacDonald's Farm | includes real images and cartoon like characters. Two activities, nine animals, and 3 scenes. | PreK-1 |
Mac/ Win |
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$95.00 | not available | |
| Switch It (Pictures/ Scenes/ Patterns/ Opposites | 4 different cause and effect software programs (each sold separately or in a bundle | PreK-1 |
Mac/ Win |
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$49.95 | http://www.intellitools.com | bundle sold for $180.00 |
| Switch Progression Teens or Children | cartoon like simulations about real likfe for cause/effect and higher level skills for moving characters. Graphics are age appropriate | PreK-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJCOOPER SoftTECH/KidTECH 805-396-8676 |
$99.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | |
| Teen Tunes | graphics, animation and music for teenagers of the 90's, access with switch and touch screen | 6-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$60.00 | not available | age-appropriate for teens but focuses on basic skills |
| The Rodeo | age appropriate ands multicultural graphics teach cause/effect and number activities | PreK-8 | Mac/ Win |
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$95.00 | not available | |
| Circletime Tales Deluxe | beginning literacy concepts, sight words, phonemic awareness, provides access with touch window and scanning | PreK-2 | Mac/ Win |
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$85.00 | http://www.donjohnston.com | |
| Key Wack | utilizes any key on the keyboard, very basic, gives audio and video feedback for hitting a key, touch window compatable | K-12 | Mac |
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$10.00 | http://www.shareware.com | |
| Make it Go | choice making, works with: touch window, swithes, scanning, and Intellikeys | PreK | Mac/ Win |
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$60.00 | not available | |
| Monkeys Jumping on a Bed | cause and effect software with option to increase difficulty to teach colors, numbers or number words | PreK-1 | Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | not available | |
| My Action Book | choice making, ten action verbs, taking turns. Accessible with touch window, scanning, and Intellikeys | Prek-2 | Mac/ Win |
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$60.00 | not available | |
| RadSounds | accessible with touch window, and switch | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
800-RJCOOPER SoftTOUCH/KidTECH 805-396-8676 |
$100.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com/ | age-appropriate for older students but focuses on basic skills |
| Story Time Tales | early language, beginning literacy, accessible w/ touch window, scanning, switch,and Intellikeys | PreK-2 | Mac |
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$65.00 | http://www.creative-comm.com | |
| Press to Play | Press to Play…Zoo or Animals or Speedy. Accessible with touch window, switches, and scanning | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | not available | Press to Play Speedy is age appropriate for older students also sold by DonJohnston |
| Away we ride | six activities target cause and effect to beginning reading, accessible with touch window, switch, or Intellikeys | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$45.00 | not available | age-appropriate for older students but focuses on basic skills |
| My First Mouse | very basic program for teaching mouse use, accessible with touch window | K-12 | Mac |
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free | http://www.shareware.com | |
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| Built- in Internet Browser Preferences | |||||||
| Internet Explorer Accessibility Features | I.E makes all features accessible via keyboard if needed, highlighting box available, adjustable fonts, high contrast options |
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Win |
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http://support.microsoft.com/support/ IE/InProductHelp/product.asp |
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| Screen Magnification | |||||||
| InLarge |
2x to 16x maginification, automatic scanning, cross hair for cursor, invert screen to white on black |
K-12 | Mac |
510-923-6280 |
$300.00 | http://www.aagi.com | |
| Magic Eyes |
2x to 20x maginfication |
K-12 | Win |
800-336-5658 |
$350.00 | http://www.hj.com | |
| Closeview |
2x to 16x magnification, may invert screen to white on black, |
K-12 | Mac |
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Free | http://www.apple.com | |
| LP Windows | 2x to 16x magnification, may change screen colors | K-12 | Win |
800-953-9262 |
$600.00 | not available | |
| Zoom Text | maginifies 2x to 16x, talking setup program, multiple zoom windows, color filtering, cursor enhancements, adjustable panning speeds, Level II includes speech | K-12 |
Win/ Dos |
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$300-$800 | http://www.aisquared.com | free trial version |
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Vista PCI/ Super Vista |
computer magnification system that allows low vision users to off the shelf applications |
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408-616-8700 |
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http://www.telesensory.com/ | |
| Biggy | makes cursors very big/ helps to be able to follow the cursor | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
800-RJCOOPER |
$100.00 | http://www.rjcooper.com | |
| Hardware Magnifiers | |||||||
| Full page fresnal maginifiers |
ideal for small print as in phone books, 7" x 10", |
K-12 | N/A |
800-537-2118 |
$2-$10 | http://www.independentliving.com | |
| Large Monitors |
come in a variety of sizes: 17", 19", 21" + |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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$250 + | http://www.cdwg.com | |
| Handheld,sheet and stand magnifier |
ideal for reading
booksk, high quality |
K-12 | N/A |
516-752-0521 |
$25-$45 | http://www.maxiaids.com | Maxiaids |
| Aladdin Video Magnifiers (CCTV) | a one piece monitor that magnifies documents/ provides high contrast/ can view larger images with TV output connection |
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408-616-8700 |
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http://www.telesensory.com/ | |
| Braille Embossers and Translators | |||||||
| MegaDots |
software that translates documents in almost any format into Braille, may edit and add text, can view in Braille on screen as well as after printing |
K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
978-692-3000 |
$540.00 | http://www.brailleplanet.org/ | |
| Duxbury Braille Translator | converts text to Braille | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
1-978-692-3000 |
$595-$645 | http://www.duxburysystems.com | |
| VersaPoint Duo |
produces embossed documents on both sides of paper/ prints 6 or 8 dot Braille at 60 dots characters per second / prints speadsheets/ with or without speech |
K-12 | Win |
410-893-9333 |
$2,800-$3,00 | http://www.blazie.com | |
| Scientific Notebook | a mathematics word processor that creates mathematical documents/once saved can be converted using Nemeth Code Translation Filter | K-12 | Win |
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$75.00 | http://www.tcisoft.com/ | |
| Notebook to Nemeth Code Filter | using math files created by Scientific Notebook, it formats Nemeth code ready to emboss/can be read with refreshable Braille display | K-12 | Win |
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free to beta testers | http://www.nmsu.edu/~mavis/converter.html | currently being beta tested |
| Nemeth Code to Print Mathematics Converter | mathematics created in Nemeth Code is transcribed to print | K-12 | Win |
505-646-2337 |
not known | http://www.nmsu.edu/~mavis/backtran.html | |
| Braille Blazer Embosser | portable embossser that handles labels up to full pages/ built in speech synthesizer/ produces graphs |
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410-893-9333 |
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http://www.blazie.com | |
| Braille Lite 40 &2000 |
electronic word processor, braille input, speech output, prints Braille or print |
1-12 | Win |
410-893-9333 |
$4,000-$5,700 | http://blazie.com/ | |
| Screen Readers | see text readers in Written Language section | ||||||
| JAWS |
text to speech package which will read text in any window based application |
K-12 | Win |
800-336-5658 |
$800.00 | http://www.hj.com/ | |
| OutSpoken |
text to speech package which will read text in any windows or Mac based application |
K-12 |
Win/ Mac |
Group, Inc. 510-923-6280 |
$700-$800 | http://www.aagi.com | |
| Screen Reader | ScreenReader is a text to speech package which will read text in any window based application. | K-12 | Win |
888-333-9907 |
$44.00 | http://www.texthelp.com | may download demo |
| Read and Write |
talking word processor that comes with: word prediction, thesaurus, spell check and other features |
K-12 | Win |
888-333-9907 |
$250.00 | http://www.texthelp.com/ | may download demo |
| Window Eyes | adds voice access to windows programs | K-12 | Win |
219-489-2608 |
$600.00 | http://www.gwmicro.com | |
| Wynne | OCR and screen reader/ many options include a dictionary, break words into syllables, highlight important passages, insert bookmarks, add written or spoken notes, easy to follow buttons | K-12 | Win |
800-444-4443 |
$1,000.00 | http://www.arkenstone.com | |
| HELPRead | text to speech/ speaks word processors, clipboard contents and web pages | K-12 |
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TextHELP 888-333-9907 |
freeware |
http://www.pixi.com/~reader1/. http://www.texthelp.com/ |
download free copy |
| Kurzweil 3000 | OCR and screen reader/ reads the web and contains built in study skills like highlighting and a built in dictionary/ text editor allow for typing text to have read back/ includes spell check and word prediction/comes with scanner | K-12 | Win |
800-894-5374 |
$2,000.00 | http://www.kurzweiledu.com | |
| Kurzweil 1000 | provides text to speech for visually impaired users | K-12 | Win |
800-894-5374 |
http://www.kurzweiledu.com | ||
| Audio Screen Reader/Browser for Mathematics | currently being developed: different than most screen readers that read text this will read electronic mathematics, and allow user to edit and create |
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http://www.NMSU.Edu/~mavis/browser.html | |
| Web Screen Readers | |||||||
| PW WebSpeak | Internet Browser that provides access in a non-visual or combined auditory and visual manner. | K-12 | Win |
609-984-8044 |
$150.00 | http://www.prodworks.com | |
| IBM Homepage Reader | fully functional browser, easy to navigate, automatically syncs page to Netscape, | K-12 | Win |
888-411-1WEB |
$150.00 | http://www.ibm.com | |
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| Sign Language Dictionary On-Line | searchable database of words that display a video of a person reprenting the word in sign language/ words and stories are given/ multiple languages | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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free | http://dww.deafworldweb.org/asl/ | |
| American Sign Language Browser | searchable database of words that display a video of a person reprenting the word in sign language | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
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free | http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm | |
| HyperSign | Interactive ASL dictionary with 2,000 words; when selected a motion video displays sign language translation/ includes games, phrases, and custom wordlist/ self-paced individualized instruction | K-12 |
Mac/ Win |
Mayer Johnson 800-588-4548 |
$95.00 | http://www.mayer-johnson | |
| Alert Systems |
uses a lamp, bed shaker, or lights to notify of different sounds/ wireless paging option available |
K-12 | N/A |
800-229-8293 |
$170-$650 | http://www.auditechusa.com/ | |
| TTYs and TTY Modems |
receives and save incoming phone messages/ may use concurrently with other applications running/ includes: split screen, color choice, zoom text |
1-12 | Win |
Auditech 800-229-8293 |
$200-$250 |
http://www.microflip.com/ http://www.auditechusa.com/ |
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| Personal FM units | uses FM transmission to give hearing impaired person the ability to hear the user by wearing a head set | K-12 | N/A |
800-227-0735 |
http://www.phonicear.com | ||
| Soundfield FM units | uses FM transmission to give hearing impaired person the ability to hear the user by placing receivers/speakers in room for everyone to hear | K-12 | N/A |
800-227-0735 |
http://www.phonicear.com | ||
| Closed Captioning Devices |
devices that allow the text captions of video to be seen/ available as built in feature on all 13"+ TVs manufactured after 1993 |
K-12 | N/A |
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http://www.robson.org/capfaq/equipment. html#decoders |
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Hearing Aids(behind the ear, in
the ear, body style) i.e. Free Ear |
contained in a behind the ear case it combines a FM receiver and hearing aid, for moderate to profound hearing loss |
6-12 | N/A |
800-227-0735 |
http://www.phonicear.com http://www.advancedhearing.com/hearaids.htm |
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| Rapid Text | provides real time remote classroom for captioning for the deaf and hearing impaired. Rapid text stenographers only capture what is transmitted via a mircorphone/modem connection to California. | K-12 | N/A |
949-399-9200 |
http://www.rapidtext.com | ||
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eye gaze board i.e. Eye-Com |
a transparent acrylic board that may be stabalized in a wood stand/ symbols are attached the board to allow user to communicate by looking at desired symbol/ may be homemade |
PreK-12 | N/A |
800-828-1376 |
$43.00 | http://www.imaginartonline.com | |
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object based communication displays
i.e.Pocket Overlay |
using the Eye-Com board an overlay attaches that holds objects or objects may be mounted on a variety of surfaces/ may be homemade |
PreK-12 | N/A |
800-828-1376 |
$20.00 |
http://www.imaginartonline.com http://www.enablingdevices.com |
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communication boards, books, wallets i.e. Pocket Book |
create communication boards by placing picture symbols on different surfaces or place in wallet size books, notebooks, etc. to allow for portability |
PreK-12 | N/A |
800-327-4269 |
$9.00 | http://www.attainmentcompany.com/ | |
| Big Mac |
a large round switch that will record a single message up to a 20sec. |
K-12 | N/A |
800-322-0956 |
$86.00 | http://www.ablenetinc.com | |
| Say it Play It Switch |
a rectangular plate switch on an incline that will record a single message up to a 20sec. |
K-12 | N/A |
800-832-8697 |
$70.00 | http://www.enablingdevices.com | |
| Step Talk Communicator |
a rectangular plate switch on an incline that will record a single message up to a 75sec. |
K-12 | N/A |
800-832-8697 |
$80.00 | http://www.enablingdevices.com | |
| Boardmaker | a database of 3,000 PCI picture symbols represented in 10 languages, with or without text/ easy to search/ great resource for making communication boards |
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Win |
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http://www.mayer-johnson.com | |
| Mid Tech | |||||||
| Cheap Talk 4 & 8 |
lightweight, portable, communication device, 5sec. or recorded speech, may insert different overlays, Cheap Talk 8 may use up to 6 levels, comes with 8 jacks, adjustable scanning, auditory scanning |
K-12 | N/A |
800-832-8697 |
$80-$300 | http://www.enablingdevices.com | |
| Five Talker & Fifteen Talker |
5 talker-lightweight, portable, records up to 5 messages with 2min. memory/ 15 talker- records 8 sec. per message |
1-12 | N/A |
800-327-4269 |
$300-$480 | http://www.attainmentcompany.com/ | |
| Voice Pal |
portable, lightweight, records 60-90sec., adjustable scanning, two button sequential messaging, attach up to 10 switches, auto shutdown |
1-12 | N/A |
800-723-2783 |
$555-$565 | http://www.adaptivation.com/ | |
| TechTalk | durable light communication device with 4, 8 or 32 grids/ multiple levels/ long battery life/ high quality voice/ very easy to program/ 2lbs.+/ portable(comes with shoulder strap) | K-12 | N/A |
888-353-AMDI Mayer Johnson 800-588-4548 |
$145 (1 level) $645 (6 levels) |
http://www.amdi.net http://www.mayer-johnson.com/ |
available also from Mayer Johnson Inc. |
| High Tech | |||||||
| Macaw | communication device with digitized speech/direct selection/no dead spaces different models provide: 8.5min.-13hrs. of recording/ 32 keys-128 keys/ 8-63 levels/ auditory scanning/ 2.3lbs.-2.7lbs/ | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
Zygo Industries 800-234-6006 |
$1,450- $5,350 | http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm | |
| Parakeet 15 | communication device with 2 min. talk time/digitized speech/upload-download from computer/ <1lb./ 15 keys | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
Zygo Industries 800-234-6006 |
$300.00- $500.00 | http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm | |
| LightWriter | full size keyboard with speech output and one line display for text, word prediction, can connect to printer, has small printer, scans, dual screens, 9 voices/synthesized speech/ Big Keys option available | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
Zygo Industries 800-234-6006 |
$3,000- $4,300 | http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm | |
| Arti | large screen dynamic display, touch screen, Microsoft Office CE programs pre-loaded, portable, lightweight, mountable, clear speech output, runs from batteries |
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Win CE |
800-234-6006 |
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http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm | |
| Portable IMPACT | a device that exists as a tablet, palmtop, or handheld/ dynamic display, synthesized speech, word prediction, abbr. expansion, direct and scanning select options |
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800-297-9570 |
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http://www.enkidu.net | |
| Liberator II | communication device with synthesized speech/ word prediction/ text editing/ over 4,000 words/scanning/icon prediction/ word prediction/ audible feedback/ auto spell mode/ comes with Unity software/ icon prediction/128 grid/ connect to computer for access | K-12 |
Win/ Mac |
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$9,000 | http://www.prentrom.com/index.html | |
| Alphatalker II | communication device with direct selection/ 4, 8, or 32 grids/ digitized speech/ envir. controls/up to 37min. of speech/ icon prediction/ audible feedback/ connect to computer to provide access/ uses Unity software | K-12 |
Win/ Mac |
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$1,900- $2,600 | http://www.prentrom.com/index.html | |
| Deltatalker | communication device with 8,32,or 128 grids/ digitized or synthesized speech/ up to 17min. digitized/ scanning/ over 4,000 words/ envir. Control/icon prediction/ audible feedback/ uses Unity software/ connect to computer for access | K-12 |
Win/ Mac |
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$5,500.00 | http://www.prentrom.com/index.html | |
| Vanguard | communication device with dynamic screen/ digitized and synthesized speech/ up to 12min. digitized/ scanning/ 1,700 icons/ up to 8hrs. battery/ 4,8, or 45 location pages/ infrared/ uses Unity software/ connect to computer for access | K-12 |
Win/ Mac |
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$8,000.00 | http://www.prentrom.com/index.html | |
| DynaVox | communication device with dynamic display/ touch screen/ synthesized or digitized speech/10 voice options/ 10hrs. battery life/ multiple switch jacks/ envir. control/ word prediction/ visual and auditory scanning/bilingual/ 12" display/ 77 buttons/ 7lbs./infrared transfer to Mac/PC & ECUs | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$6,500.00 | http://www.sentient-sys.com/ | |
| Dynamyte | communication device with dynamic display/touch screen/synthesized or digitized speech/ 10 voice options/ 5hrs. battery life/ envir. control/word prediction/visual and auditory scanning/bilingual/ 6.5" display/ 3.2lbs./infrared to Mac/PC & ECUs | K-12 | Mac/ Win |
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$6,000.00 | http://www.sentient-sys.com/ | |
| Digivox 2 | communication device with fixed display/synthesized speech (16min.-142min.)/ scanning/ up to 48 levels/ save unlimited voice files on floppy disk | K-12 | N/A |
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$2000- $3,500 | http://www.sentient-sys.com/ | |
| Dynamo | communication device with black and white dynamic display/touch screen/ 30min. digitized speech/ 3,300 Dynasyms symbols/ 12hrs. battery life/ single switch scanning/ 6.5" display/ 1.8lbs./ infrared to control ECUs/ connect to computer for back up |
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Mac |
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http://www.sentient-sys.com/ | |
| Optimist | communication device with large screen, dynamic display, touch screen, accessible with switch, mouse, keyboard, Win 95 loaded, audio amplifier gives clear output |
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800-234-6006 |
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http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm | |
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| Speaking Dynamically | a speech output communication program/ word prediction/ abbreviation expansion/ word processing/ import graphics or use stored/ sound effects/ QuickTime movies/ dynamic display/ easily customized/ 90 pre-made grids | K-12 | Mac |
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$350.00 | http://www.mayer-johnson.com | available for PC soon |
| Talking Screen |
symbol based communication software/ 4,000 symbols/ import graphics/ word prediction/ synthesized & digitized speech/ access with touch screen, mouse, joystick, scanning/ operate ECUs |
K-12 | Win |
800-869-8521 |
$1,400.00 | http://www.words-plus.com | |
| GUS Mulimedia Speech System |
communication and productivity software package that includes on screen talking keyboard, easy keys for quick communication, speaking clipboard, talking calculator, 2,500+ symbols, switch adapted mouse,/ uses Microsoft speech synthesizer |
K-12 | Win |
360-715-8580 |
$800.00 | http://www.gusinc.com | |
| EZ Keys |
communication software/ abbr. expansion/ word prediction/ text to speech/ store many preprogrammed phrases/ access with multiple switch scanning, morse code/ environmental control/ |
3-12 | Win |
800-869-8521 |
$1,400.00 | http://www.words-plus.com/prodmain.htm | |
| Winspeak |
a symbol based communication software program/ synthetic speech, DECtalk/ scans/ import graphics/ pages may contain 2-96 symbols, |
1-12 | Win |
800-234-6006 |
http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm |
free demo available for download |
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| Winbag | a text based communication software program/ synthetic speech/ DECtalk/ instant messages for immediate speech/ scans |
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800-234-6006 |
http://www.zygo-usa.com/products.htm | free demo available for download | |
| Freestyle |
a device/computer with a touchscreen, switch jacks, onscreen keyboard, and environmental controls/ may add Speaking Dynamically Pro as communication software/ create personalized envirnoments and grids/ high quality MacinTalk Pro voices/ can record/ modem/play audio and video clips/ CD-rom |
K-12 | Mac |
800-793-9227 |
$5,200-$5,700 (base system) |
http://www.assistivetech.com | |
| Synergy |
a device/computer with a touchscreen, switch jacks, onscreen keyboard, and environmental controls/ may add Speaking Dynamically Pro as communication software/ create personalized envirnoments and grids/ high quality MacinTalk Pro voices/can record/ modem/play audio and video clips/ CD-rom |
K-12 | Mac |
508-668-4134 |
$6,900 (base system) |
http://www.speakwithus.com | |
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