Clevy Keyboard (optional overlay)
Price: $109.00
www.inclusivetlc.com
Students with a wide array of abilities will benefit from design of the Clevy2 Keyboard. Large keys, coupled with the color-coding of consonants, vowels and function keys makes these boards a great choice for beginning literacy learners, those just learning keyboarding skills, or persons with visual impairments. It’s cross-platform and comes with both PS2 and USB connections.
VisiKey Keyboard
Price: $ 28.00
www.amazon.com
Virtually Indestructible Keyboard
Price: $19.99
www.amazon.com
This totally mildew and water resistant keyboard can withstand practically any spill. Simply wipe it off with a damp cloth and it's as good as new again.
KeyOvation Keyboard
Price: $105.00
Contact: 1-800-531-3746
www.thehumansolution.com
The Goldtouch KeyOvation keyboard helps computer users reduce the fatigue associated with typing by helping individuals keep their wrist straight while reducing hand/wrist pronation (your hand posture is in a more "thumbs up" or "handshake" position when using this keyboard). Reduced pronation has been shown in studies to reduce pressure in the wrist.
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop
Price: $49.95
www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard
Navigate with better speed, accuracy and reliability—the optical sensor tracks movement on nearly any surface without the hassle of clogged mouse parts. It provides wireless freedom with a wireless mouse and keyboard with a 6 month battery life. The keyboard is also design to withstand an accidental spill.
Zoom Text Large-Print Keyboard
Price: $99.00
Contact: 1-800-397-0921
www.infogrip.com
ZoomText Large Print Keyboard provides large, high-contrast lettering that’s easy to see, even in low light conditions. The ZoomText Keyboard also includes 16 programmable feature keys, allowing you to access your favorite ZoomText, Internet and multimedia commands with a touch of a button. Use it with ZoomText Magnifier or ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, your low vision computer workstation is complete.
Trackbar Emotion Mouse
Price: $99.00
Contact: 1-800-397-0921
www.infogrip.com
The development of Trackbar Emotion is an evolutionary step in safety-promoting computer products based on years of collective know-how and the latest scientific advances in ergonomics that was begun in Scandinavia several decades ago. The Centered Pointing Device method (CPD) is specifically intended to prevent and rehabilitate the symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) resulting from computer mouse work. It was built on the principle that centering the pointing device between the user and the keyboard would keep the user’s hands and arms in a naturally centered position while working, thereby reducing strain.
Plate Switch
Price: $99.99
Contact: 800-322-0956
www.tashinc.com
Gooseneck Mount
Price: $185.00
Contact: 800 322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com
This kit includes the Gooseneck Arm, Super Clamp, and Cradle Plate - Compatible with a variety of commercially available switches, including Jelly Beamer wireless switch, Quick Talker 1 and String Switch
ENVIROMENTAL CONTROLS
Tech Talk Environmental Control w Jack
Price: $965.00
Contact: 1-888-353-2634
http://www.amdi.net
The Tech/Scan 8 Plus ECU is a light weight multi level augmentative and alternative communication device that combines standard direct select communication device with the benefits of scanning and environmental control. This device has real voice audio reproduction.
Power Link 4 Control Unit
Price: $229.00
Contact: 1-888-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com
The PowerLink 4 control unit allows switch users to control up to two electrical appliances with single switches. Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including the Big Red, Jelly Beamer or Sway wireless switches.
Quick Start Environmental Control Unit
Price: $553.00
Contact: 1-888-640-1999
www.enablemart.com
The QuickStart Environmental Control Kit has it all! This ingenious kit contains everything you’ll need to introduce switch-activated electrical and battery systems to students with disabilities.
Kit includes: PowerLink 3 Control Unit, AirLink Cordless Switch, Jelly Bean Switch with a Snap Switch Cap, AA and C/D Battery Device Adapters, Dual Switch Latch and Timer, a notching file and, helpful curriculum ideas with a convenient carrying case.
RECREATION
Nintendo Wii System, Sky & Fit Bundle
Price: $469.99
Nintendo's Wii video game system brings people of all ages together to play thorugh this video game experience
-Wii Sports & Wii Fit allows players will experience an extensive array of fun, dynamic and surprisingly challenging activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and balance oriented games. Family members will have fun getting a "core" workout, and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu. Lean to block soccer balls, swivel hips to power hoop twirls or balance to hold the perfect yoga pose.
All Turn-It Spinner (with Spin-n-Spell Activity Set)
Price: $114.00
Contact: 1-800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com
The switch-activated All-Turn-It spinner, with built-in external switch jack, enables random selections for choosing groups or playing games of chance like bingo. Also a fun alternative to rolling dice. Requires two AA batteries.
Spin-n-Spell Activity Set: Introduce letter recognition and other activities with this curriculum based activity set. Set includes pre printed alphabet overlay, two 30 sided alphabet dice, alphabet letter tiles, game instructions and the On a Roll to Spelling and More idea book.
Talking Calorie Counting Pedometer
with FM Radio
Price: $14.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
This talking pedometer tells you how far you have walked or jogged, the calories you have burned and the time you have spent exercising. It includes an FM radio that scans stations until you tune into one you like. Includes ear phones and a belt clip
Soccer Ball with Bells
Price: $ 14.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
It's the exact size and weight of a pro ball, the ones used by professional soccer players across the country (and around the world). It has two jingling bells inside, so everyone will know where it is whenever it's in motion. It measures about 8.5" in diameter (regulation size).
Braille Talking Jig Saw Puzzle
Price: $ 22.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
Remove all the pieces and begin rebuilding the USA map by finding the Border States. When you place a piece in the correct space, a clear voice announces the name of the state and its capital. We Braille each state to make it accessible to blind children and adults. Measures 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Uses 2 'AAA' batteries.
Tactile Scrabble Overlays
Price: $ 10.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
Brailed letters on clear tape adhere to your wooden Scrabble tiles and to the standard Scrabble game board. The tape is clear, so sighted people can play as well.
Super Jumbo Number Playing Cards
Price: $ 2.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
These bridge-size cards were designed and patented by a doctor for people who enjoy playing cards but have impaired vision. The 1 inch high bold numbers and designs are in black or red on a white background and are in the upper left corner, which makes them readily visible when the deck is 'fanned' in your hand.
Tic Tac Toe (Adapted)
Price: $ 6.95
Contact: 1-800-468-4789
www.lssproducts.com
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Price: $99.99-$599.99
Contact: 781-565-5000
http://shop.nuance.com
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the ideal solution for organizations that want to work faster and smarter using virtually any Windows-based application. Turn voice into text with incredible accuracy. Create time-saving voice commands to automate repetitive tasks that involve multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks. Dragon Naturally Speaking comes in several editions.
Boardmaker Plus
Price: $ 399.99
Contact: 800-588-4548
http://store.mayer-johnson.com/us/
Team up with Timo Vocabulary/Stories
Price: $99.00 each
Contact: 800-701-9025
http://animatedspeech.com/index.html
Team Up With Timo: Stories
Develops language and cognitive concepts that children with autism and other language delays need to build comprehension and narrative skills
Team Up With Timo: Vocabulary
A great way to "pre-teach" school vocabulary for children with special needs. Timo: Vocabulary provides
face-to-face practice for new vocabulary used in K–4th grade classrooms and at home.
Faceland
Price: $179.00
Contact: 1-800-999-4660
www.donjohnston.com
For some children with Autism, Asperger's, or other developmental deficiencies, they find difficulties in learning to recognize facial expression of emotions in infancy. Since skill in recognizing facial expression of emotions is important to functioning in a social environment, there is value in helping children develop this skill.
FACELAND uses an Amusement Park theme to engage and motivate young children. 6 “Schools” introduce concepts as “clues” and 11 game-like activities offer practice that is fun!
FACELAND "Schools" are based on the hypothesis that some children will build skill in facial recognition of emotion by: breaking them down into smaller pieces (clues), promoting clue acquisition via spaced repetition, checking for understanding of clues using new examples, combining clues for “part to whole” learning, utilizing instruction that incorporates photos, mirror mimic sessions, and varied interaction. FACELAND "Games" motivate practice and skill acquisition. The program uses a diverse range of subjects to aid generalization/transfer of recognition skills to real life situations. Surprise, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Sadness, and Happiness were the emotions selected because they are the most basic of human emotions.
Easy-to-use progress tracking provides data about correct and incorrect responses for each emotion and activity.
User requirements:
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Be willing and able to look at faces on a computer screen
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Have basic mouse skills (no click and drag required)
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Have the intellectual ability to play simple games
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Be willing to look at own face in a mirror
Press to Play Series
Price: $59.00 (1-4 computers/each)
Contact: 1-800-999-4660
www.donjohnston.com
The Press-to-Play™ Series gives you an effective, easy-to-use tool for teaching the basic single-switch skills that are the foundation of computer-based learning. The series also works with a joystick, mouse or touch screen, enabling you to select the device most appropriate for each student's ability. Students' inputs activate short animated situations that help them understand cause and effect and decision-making while introducing them to using a computer. "Teacher Screen" permits quick setup of every session to match the students' needs and abilities. Available in four titles:
Ability Level-Grades PK-1 • Interest Level-Grades PK-5
Speedy
See Speedy as he races his wheelchair, goes fishing, plays video games and more. Student input shows cause-and-effect.
Zoo
Students spend a day at the zoo with Speedy and friends while they visit the animals and buy ice cream. Students learn choice-making skills and cause-and-effect.
Animals
Begin switch training while watching animals do funny things, like a monkey falling out of a tree, in response to student input.
Sports
Cheer for Speedy as he competes in tennis, basketball and races. Students develop choice-making and cause-and-effect skills.
Judy Lynn Software (Step Scanning Version 3 Bundle)
Price: $329.00
Contact: 1-732 390-8845
www.judylynn.com
Switch accessible software for children with special needs.
Slater Software – Picture It & Pix Writer
Price: $ 295.00 & $199.00
Contact: 1-877-306-6968
www.slatersoftware.com
Picture It is an educational software that allows you to create picture assisted reading materials and/or communication boards. Pix Writer creates picture assisted writing opportunities. Teachers may create writing lessons on the fly with virtually no preparation necessary. Students with ASD, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities can learn to read and write with all the benefits from the visual assistance of Picture It & Pix Writer.
Marblesoft-Simtech Bundle
Price: $499
Contact: 1-888-755-1402
www.marblesoft.com
Something for every student from birth to adulthood! The Marblesoft-Simtech Bundle includes one copy of every program from the Marblesoft collection, from the Simtech collection, and from our first collaboration with AIMEE Solutions.
From Marblesoft: Early Learning 1, Early Math Skills, Money Skills, The Graphic Speller, Potato Face, Single Switch Games 2, and Safe at Last!
From Simtech: New Frog & Fly, Spider Maze, Switch Arcade, Switch Kids, Switch Wars, Super Switch Puzzles, Picasso Series, Sight & Sound Complete, Scan & Match Series, Everybody has Feet, Sharon Won’t Share, I hate Peas
From AIMEE Solutions (produced by Marblesoft): Click to Read: Life Skills, Click to Read: Animal Habits.
Inclusive TLC (Variety of Software)
Price: Varies
Contact: 1-800-462-0930
www.inclusivetlc.com
Inclusive TLC specializes in special needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or severe learning disability.
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Choose & Tell Series
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Let’s Go Series
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Maker Series
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Switchit! Series
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Switch Skills Series
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Switch Software
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Touch Screen Software
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K-6 Learning & Older Students
SoftTouch Software
Price: Varies
Contact: 1-877-763-8868
www.softtouch.com
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Task Builder
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Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
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Old MacDonald’s Deluxe
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Teaching AccessAbility
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Wheels on the Bus
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Soft Touch Classics
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Attainment’s Math Time
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Attainment’s Dollars & Cents
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