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Speakout
SpeakOUT is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals with low vision or learning disabilities. When the user points the mouse at words on the screen and clicks, the computer speaks the words in an English female voice. The program can also be set to echo whatever the user types on the keyboard, either letter by letter or word by word. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Multimedia personal computer (PC) or laptop running Window
Penfriend Na
Penfriend NA is a word prediction and abbreviation expansion program designed for use by individuals with fine motor, upper extremity, and learning disabilities. This voice output utility program can be used with almost any word processor program. Every time the user types a letter or letters, the program provides a list of the most likely words which fit those letters. The list appears in a new window, with user-selectable text and background colors. The user picks one of these words by pressin
iTalk2 Communicator
The iTalk2 Communicator is a multiple-message communicator designed for use by children with communication disabilities. The unit offers two message areas, each with ten seconds of recording time. The unit is angled for ease of access to the activation areas and picture communication symbol storage is built in. Two included snap caps secure and protect the symbols during use. The unit is equipped with dual toy/appliance jacks to pair communication with an activity and to encourage choice making.
Gotalk 9+
GoTalk 9+ is a direct selection communicator designed to be used for both communicating and speech training for individuals with a speech disability or who need help remembering daily tasks. It features a built-in handle and nine message keys with four distinct levels that can be recorded and re-recorded as necessary. This communicator has six minutes of memory to record up to 36 messages with up to ten seconds per message. A record lock feature eliminates accidental erasure, and a level lock pr
Zavox Speech Amplifier
ZaVox is a small, portable speech amplifier designed for use by people with speech disabilities. It can be worn around the waist on a belt. A small multi-directional microphone can be held in a variety of positions. However, better results are achieved when the microphone is closest to the mouth. The voice is amplified through the main unit amplifier, and the speaker cone is constructed of durable polyester. One push-button turns the unit on and off, and two push-buttons control the output volum
Nouns & Sounds
Nouns & Sounds is a language tutorial program designed for use by individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, language-learning disabilities, and cochlear implants. This program encourages the development of listening skills, auditory discrimination skills, and short-term auditory and visual memory skills as users match common environmental sounds to appropriate realistic pictures. Using Optimized Intervention technology, the program begins with an assessment to determine which soun
Airlink Cordless Switch
The AirLink Cordless Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. Used without a cord, it can be used to remotely activate appliances, toys, etc. connected to the PowerLink 3 (see separate entry) from a distance of 20 feet. Using the switch with the included cord causes it to function like a Jelly Bean Switch (see separate entry) to activate connected toys, appliances, etc. The switch is contained in a high-impact disk with a connectable base, enabl
Tech/talk (Models Tt6X8, Tt8X8, & Tt12X8)
Tech/TALK is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model TT6X8 offers eight messages on each of six levels, for a total of 48 messages. Model TT8X8 offers eight messages on eight levels, for a total of 64 messages. Model TT12X8 offers eight messages on twelve levels, for a total of 96 messages. Messages are easily recorded in any language in digital Real Voice, and can be changed as needed. Messages will last without battery backup. This
Discover:screen
Discover:Screen is an on screen keyboard program designed for use by individuals who cannot access a standard keyboard. This voice-output program provides point-and-click access to keyboard letters, whole words, and communication phrases. This keyboard has choices for entering text, talking phrases, and options for performing macros. The package includes ready-made files that match popular programs, as well as text entry, number pad, training files, talking files, a 500-image graphic library, an
Bigkeys Plus
BigKeys Plus is a modified computer keyboard designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision to locate and hit the keys. This keyboard features a choice of large brightly colored keys with enlarged black labels or white keys with enlarged black labels. The colored keys are color-coded to coincide with the letters; for example, all vowels are in yellow, the "R" is in red, and the "G" is in green, etc. This accelerates recognition of letters and the child's
Mini Relax
The Mini Relax is an environmental control unit designed to operate televisions, video cassette recorders, and other infrared operable devices. This scanning infrared transmitter controls the TV, VCR, or any other device that operates using infrared technology. The unit has the capacity to store up to six functions, such as changing channels and volume. Scanning provides auditory and visual feedback with adjustable scan speed and auto scan or hold scan. OPTIONS: Multiple-switch version. POWER: U
Edmark Reading Program, Software Levels 1 & 2
The Edmark Reading Program, Software Level 1 & 2 is the software version of a highly repetitive sight word approach for first grade students with learning or developmental disabilities. The student uses a keyboard, joystick or TouchWindow (see separate entry) to make selections. The student must be able to point, say or sign back a response, and have enough receptive language to understand the cues. The program teaches 350 words chosen from the Dolch Word List and basal readers, as well as "
Slim Armstrong Mounting System
The Slim Armstrong Mounting System is a mounting system for communication devices or switches that can be attached to wheelchairs, bed frames, tables or trays for activities at home, school, work and in the community. The device has a slender, telescoping arm that holds up to 5 pounds. The system includes the following components: a clamp for anchoring on most curved or flat surfaces, a ball joint, a flexor rod with built-in ball joint, a telescoping arm, and a small triangular mounting plate. T
Creature Features
Creature Features is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated ro
Jumbo Remote Control (Model 1526)
The Jumbo Remote Control, model 1526, is a remote control for television, DVD players, and VCRs, designed for use by individuals with fine motor, severe physical, or upper extremity disabilities or low vision. This all-in-one remote control allows the user to control TV, VCR, DVD, cable, PVR, and satellite receivers by pressing large buttons that are very sensitive to touch and which have different colors for different group functions. It will also control the latest Flat Screen TV's. The unit a
Pouring Cup On Stand (Model 20)
The Pouring Cup on Stand, model 20, is a pouring aid designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity, or severe physical disabilities. This stand-mounted pouring cup allows the user to pour liquids or flour into a container by activating a switch. A second switch returns the cup to an upright position. Cups are marked for measuring, and removable for cleaning. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries. OPTION: Replacement cup set with of 2 modified and 2 bottom cups (20X). DIMENSIONS (HxLx
Creature Cartoons
Creature Cartoons is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make the cartoon's story line contin
Creature Magic
Creature Magic is a single switch program designed to introduce early language and cognitive concepts, cause and effect, turn-taking and use of a single switch for individuals with developmental, physical or visual disabilities or autism. This program is designed to introduce early language concepts, provide exposure to word combinations, reinforce critical cognitive concepts and offer recreational enjoyment. There are four games which show the concept of non-existence where things disappear and
Concentrate! I On Words & Concepts
CONCENTRATE! I On Words & Concepts is a language, vocabulary enhancement, and memory improvement tutorial program designed to exercise short term memory, enhance word knowledge, foster cooperative play and provide recreational enjoyment for children and adults who have a developmental, physical, or language learning disability or autism, or adults with traumatic brain injury and aphasia. It is a series of educational games that reinforces the lessons of the Words & Concepts series (see s
Following Directions: One And Two-Level Commands
Following Directions: One- and Two-Level Commands is a direction tutorial program designed to increase auditory comprehension, reinforce basic concepts, improve responses to classroom instructions, build independence and facilitate classroom inclusion for children and adults with language-learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and attention deficit disorders. This program provides practice in following one- and two-step directions and using short-term m
Creature Antics
Creature Antics is a cause and effect training program program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. This program is designed to increase auditory and visual attention; train cause and effect and turn taking; develop intentionality; and offer recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perfo
Head Pointers (Models Ad-1, Ad-2, & Ad-3)
The Head Pointers use the chin rather than the forehead as a point of reference for the pointer. They have a soft tip for use with tablet computers, smart phones or other touchscreen devices. The Standard Pointer (model AD-1) may be individually fitted to head sizes ranging from 20 to 25 inches in circumference. The "Tiny Tot" (AD-2) can fit head circumferences from 17 to 20 inches. Model AD-3 has a hook-and-loop closure. DIMENSIONS: 10 inches long. WEIGHT: 8 ounces.
Following Directions: Left And Right
Following Directions: Left and Right is a tutorial program designed to provide practice in following directions and use of short term memory while reinforcing left/right discrimination concepts for children and adults with language learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and attention deficit disorders. In ten activities of increasing difficulty, students are asked to move objects to particular positions on the screen using the commands "left" and "right.
Creature Capers
Creature Capers is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated rout
Concentrate! Ii On Words & Concepts
CONCENTRATE! II On Words & Concepts is a language, vocabulary enhancement, and memory improvement tutorial program designed to exercise short term memory, enhance word knowledge, foster cooperative play, and provide recreational enjoyment for children and adults who have a developmental, physical, or language learning disabilities or autism, or adults with traumatic brain injury and aphasia. This program is a series of educational games that reinforces the lessons of the Words & Concepts
Concentrate! Iii On Words & Concepts
CONCENTRATE! III On Words & Concepts is a language, vocabulary enhancement, and memory improvement tutorial program designed to exercise short term memory, enhance word knowledge, foster cooperative play, and provide recreational enjoyment for children and adults who have a developmental, physical, or language learning disability or autism, or adults with traumatic brain injury and aphasia. It is a series of educational games that reinforces the lessons of the Words & Concepts III (see s
Creature Chorus Sterling Edition
Creature Chorus Sterling Edition is single switch program designed to introduce the concepts of cause and effect, turn taking, visual tracking, discrete pointing, and use of a single switch for individuals with developmental, physical, or visual disabilities. The program offers nine games for use with a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar. Eight animated characters introduce the concepts of cause and effect, switch use, visual tracking, discrete pointing, and turn taking. Games range f
First Words Sterling Edition
First Words Sterling Edition is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to provide training of early nouns for individuals with autism or language-learning, developmental, physical, visual or hearing disabilities. This program provides highly structured training of early developing nouns. The program trains 50 words in developmental order, but focuses on only five words at a time. Words are presented in isolation or with one other on the screen. The user can choose to work on a black
First Words Ii Sterling Edition
First Words II Sterling Edition is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed to provide training of early nouns for individuals with autism, language-learning, developmental, physical, visual, or hearing disabilities. This program provides highly structured training of early developing nouns. The program trains 50 words in developmental order, but focuses on only five words at a time. Words are presented in isolation or with one other on the screen. The user can choose to work on a bla
First Categories Sterling Edition
First Categories is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children and adults with with language-learning, developmental, physical, hearing, or visual disabilities, or autism. The program uses 60 common nouns to train six essential early categories: Animals, food, body parts, clothing, furniture, and vehicles. Activities include: Item Array- Inclusion (helps students grasp the concept of categorization by grouping items from the same category); Single Item - Inclusion (t
Jelly Beamer Twist Switch
The Jelly Beamer Twist Switch is a wireless button or touch switch designed to control a wide range of switch-adapted devices and toys for individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This switch has two components: the Jelly Beamer switch that houses a transmitter and the Jelly Beamer receiver that can be plugged into any switch-adapted device, from battery operated toys and electric appliances to a digital camera or computer. Each switch is uniquely p
Fl4Sh Scanning Communicator
The Fl4sh Scanning Communicator is a scanning or direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The device can be activated by direct selection, with one or two switches, or by connecting one switch for each message location. The unit offers three scan modes with adjustable scanning rate, including automatic scan, step scan and two-switch step scan. Auditory scanning options are accessed by the touch of a button, with a choice of message, prompt, o
Fl4Sh Deluxe Kit
The Fl4sh Deluxe Kit is a scanning or direct selection communicator package designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. The package includes one Fl4sh Scanning Communicator, one overlay binder, one rechargeable battery pack with alternating current (AC) adaptor, one sixteen-minute memory module, one additional eight-minute memory module, 24 blank overlay sleeves, three QuickStart overlay sleeves (MASTER for out-of-the-box training, Social Interaction to get started communica
Lingo
Lingo is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This device is designed to be small and light enough to be worn comfortably on the waist or around the neck and shoulder and is an eight-message aid. This water-resistant unit offers seven message locations, each with 25 seconds of recording time and one memo location with a full 60 seconds of recording time. Each message location can be recorded and erased independently and the memo button
Tellus 3+
Tellus 3+ is a direct selection or keyboard communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. The system consists of a tablet personal computer (PC) with a touch screen and Mind Express graphical communication software or Eurovocs Suite onscreen keyboard software. The touch screen can be activated with an active pen, finger, or fingernail, and the device can also be controlled with a switch or joystick through a port or through the device's built-in wireless
Mind Express
Mind Express is a symbolic communicator program designed for use by speech therapists or teachers of children with communication or speech disabilities. This software enables the user to create customized communication boards, grids, games, or exercises using symbols, pictures, speech, music, and sounds. Bliss, PCS, Picto, Beta, Rebus, and Picture This symbols and icons can be supplemented with drawings, photos, or new symbols. The program is available with RealSpeak, which allows text to be rea
Docreader
DocReader is a voice output word processor designed for use by individuals with dyslexia or learning disabilities. Word processing functions incude the ability to open, save and print documents; copy, cut, paste, and delete text; and apply formatting to the text (color, font, size). This program can read documents aloud using clear RealSpeak voices, including documents typed within the program itself or within Microsoft Word, a chat program, or an e-mail program. It can also speak as the user ty
Smart / Talk
Smart/Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. Messages can be recorded and played back on six levels with up to eight 10-second messages per level. The water-resistant membrane panel has eight picture slots for message identification. The unit has four input jacks for switch access, four output jacks to control toys or appliances, and external speaker and record jacks. The unit is equipped with rear-mounted v
Smart / Scan 8 Plus
Smart/Scan 8 Plus is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable device has a light-touch membrane panel with an 8-cell overlay grid. It can record and play back eight messages up to 10 seconds long on each of six levels, for a total of up to 48 independent messages. It can operate in linear or step mode, allowing single- or two- switch scanning with LED and auditory prompts. Scan speeds are slow at 4.5 sec
Smart / Speak
Smart/Speak is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. Messages can be recorded and played back on six levels with up to 36 10-second messages per level, and are stored on an interchangeable flash memory card. The water-resistant membrane panel has 36 picture slots for message identification. The unit has an ABS injection-molded case, with external speaker and record jacks, a carrying handle, a shoulder strap, and a c
Smart/scan 32 Plus
Smart/Scan 32 Plus is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable device has a light-touch membrane panel with a 32-cell overlay grid. It can record and play back 32 messages up to 10 seconds long on each of six levels, for up to 192 independent messages. Operating in row/column, linear, or step mode, it allows single- or two-switch scanning with LED and auditory prompts. Scan speeds are slow at 4.5 seconds
Smart/128
Smart/128 is a direct selection communicator and communication board designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This augmentative and alternative communication device features a removable transparent top grid with 128 locations for recorded messages. Without the grid, the device can be used for pictorial communication. With the grid, messages up to 2.25 seconds long can be recorded and played back on six levels with up to 128 messages per level. The device comes w
Gotalk Pocket (Model Gt-P06)
GoTalk Pocket, model GT-P06, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. This hand- or pocket-sized communicator has six message keys with five levels, for a total of 30 possible messages. Overlays slide in place and are stored in a removable compartment on the back. Total recording time is 5 minutes. The casing is rugged and contoured. POWER: Uses 3 triple-A batteries (included). WEIGHT: 7 ounces.
Chatbox 40
ChatBox 40 is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This voice output device speaks pre-recorded messages when the user presses buttons on the adjustable keyboard display. The unit also supports switch scanning options for individuals who are unable to press buttons. The keyboard display supports 10 large keys or 40 standard-sized keys, with ten levels of messages. Single-switch, dual-switch, and joystick scanning
Smart, The
The Smart is a direct selection or keyboard communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. The system consists of a handheld personal computer (PC) running Windows Mobile with a touch screen and Mind Express graphical communication software. The touch screen can be activated with an active pen, a finger, or a fingernail. The device has headphone audio output and built-in amplified speakers. Standard features include an eleastic hand strap, belt clip, neck
Writing With Symbols 2000
Writing with Symbols 2000 is a picture-based voice output word processing program designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program enables individuals who do not recognize text to write with pictures. Picture symbols appear with each word as it is typed. The program also allows teachers and parents to make picture-based instructional materials, and includes a pictorial spell checker. The program includes over 3,800 Picture Communication Symbols, each in black an
Exploring Nouns Sterling Edition
Exploring Nouns Sterling Edition is a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by students with autism or developmental, physical, or language-learning disabilities. The program teaches 120 nouns in 10 realistic full-screen settings, thereby building vocabulary, encouraging verbal expression, and facilitating social interaction. Features include clear, colorful scenes; high-quality speech; optional animated reinforcement; teacher control over lesson presentation; accessibility w
Kinderboard (Model Kb)
KinderBoard is a large key, large print keyboard designed for use by children with motor skill disabilities. This keyboard has oversized keys color-coded to teach by character set. The keys are color-coded by consonants, vowels, numbers, and punctuation marks to help pre-school children learn character sets. The keyboard also has two USB 2.0 side ports and oval function (F) keys. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible personal computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows
Chatpc-Silk
ChatPC-Silk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable dynamic touchscreen device allows hundreds of communication pages to be linked together to meet an individual’s communication needs for home, school, work and other situations in his/her life. The unit comes preinstalled with PalmChat, a generative, core word vocabulary, as well as other vocabulary files and page sets. Vocabulary can be added, and the size, colo
Alt-Chat
ALT-Chat is a dynamic display communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This compact PDA-based dedicated communication device provides digitized (recorded) and synthesized (computer generated) speech output through direct selection of symbols or through spelling. For individuals using symbols to communicate, it includes the ability to use photos or choose from over 10,000 included symbols. The appearance and size of buttons and the number of buttons
Penfriend Xl
Penfriend XL is a voice output screen reader, text magnifier, and word prediction program designed for use by individuals with dyslexia or low vision. The spoken text is transferred automatically to the clipboard where it can be magnified for users with visual impairments. An icon in the clipboard enables the user to switch the screen reading on and off with a single click. Web pages can be read in a variety of European languages with native voices. The program speaks back text as the user write
Usb Mini Keyboard (Model 24600)
The USB Mini Keyboard, model 24600, is a compact keyboard designed for use by individuals with limited dexterity or reach. This small-sized alternative keyboard plugs directly into the computer's USB port. The unit has closely-spaced keys in a standard English QWERTY keyboard arrangement. The membrane surface is very sensitive. This keyboard allows the user to control both keyboard and mouse functions. All mouse directions, right and left click, double click, and drag functions are performed by
Picture Plate Bluetooth™ Switch
The Picture Plate switch with Bluetooth™ wireless capabilities is designed for use by individuals with limited mobility as a result of neurological impairments or spinal cord injuries. It's compatible with all iPad® devices, iPod®, iPhones®, Android™ Tablets, and Windows Tablets / Computers. Features include the following: Settings for Enter / Space / (~1) or a (~3) keyboard signal, rechargeable battery, external switch jacks, Low profile design, slot for a picture sheet and 5x5 low pressure