Assignment 3 Research assistive technology narrow your search to an area that interests you Post at least 5 sites on the Wiki that are related to your search class resources

Post at least 5 sites on the Wiki that are related to your search. class resources

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For example: If your topic was technology for those with visual difficulties, you might have sources that include screen readers, talking books, etc. Write a  summary of each source.

Debbie McDonald Ecomp7103

Assistive Technology Portable Communication Tools

Tool	Supplier		Cost	Assists …	Pros & Cons
Alphasmart Portable Keyboard		Renaissance				1–29 units $239 each AA149-NEO2SNG	Students who have writing difficulties, visual differences,	Named files for convenient file management Spell-checking and thesaurus User dictionary for adding additional words and terms Linked files for rubrics, homework instructions, or reference materials Find/replace and word count Spanish-English word lookup Built-in help system for quick access to command reference AlphaQuiz, an integrated classroom quiz solution with quiz design, delivery, automated grading, reporting, and analysis Beamer, an application for sharing text files wirelessly between other Neos and devices KeyWords, a complete keyboarding and typing tutor Calculator with five functions and virtual "paper tape" NEW! Accelerated Reader*, allows students to take quizzes right at their desks. NEW! Responder allows instant response to teacher questions.  No Internet, games, or other distractions Rechargable batteries, infrared transfer capability
Mercury II Full-featured Computer and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device	Assistive Technology, Inc.		$7,399- $9,710 Depending on the add-ons	Anyone with physical disability that prevents speech or those who need assistance for computer use.	Mercury SGD is our dedicated communication device, approved by Medicare and other insurance programs as a speech-generating device. Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro · Viking Software Functionally Speaking board sets -over 40 customizable graphical boards for scene-based users over 150 ready-to-use functional boards in 2 levels for younger AAC users over 350 new graphics for easy customization of any board · Discover Software · Head Pointing Systems & Dwell Utilities -Head-pointing Systems allow you to use head movement to move the cursor on the screen and generate mouse-clicks. A camera sits on top of the device and tracks a tiny reflective dot worn on your forehead or glasses using wireless, infrared technology. As you move your head, the system converts the motions into computer mouse movement.
Picture Schedules & Communication Boards	Stillwater Speech		Design Your Own from $3.00	Receptive language disorders associated with autism, aphasia, cognitive deficits, fetal alcohol syndrome, dementia, autism, fragile x syndrome, motor speech disorders, dementia, aphasia, and other neurological disorders.	Picture schedules are visual supports for communication that teach new behaviors, preview the steps of upcoming events, or provide checklists for everyday tasks. These Stillwater Speech picture schedules are suitable for children and adults with Stillwater Speech visual supports are designed to be used by children and adults of all races and cultures. Communication boards are visual supports for communication that give those who cannot speak the ability to make their desires known and to participate in family and community life. Stillwater Speech images include high quality images that are appropriate for mature users.
Assistive Tape Recorder			$90.00	Physical disabilities that prevent use of manual writing or computer	Telex Tutor tape talking book player was designed to mimic the look of consumer players with all the needed features of a smart talking book player
Dolphin Tutor - Single User			$450.00	Dyslexia or difficulty reading, writing and spelling	Computer users can write, read, view and check text with Dolphin Tutor's supporting speech output. Dyslexic computer users, particularly people in school, university, work, work training schemes and at home can all benefit from EasyTutor. Product Features Reads aloud and highlights text from Word Documents, Web pages and spreadsheets to help with reading skills. Highlights text and reads words aloud as you type, forming a link between the spoken word and the written word. Predictive text suggests words as you type explaining their meanings as you go helping to develop writing skills and vocabulary. Includes its own high quality synthesiser so no need for additional voice software. Save text as audio files so you can listen to them when and where you want or share them with colleagues.