Inclusive TLC

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Products manufactured by Inclusive TLC (listed alphabetically)

1. ABRAKADABRA

   Abrakadabra is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program is designed to help develop visual perception and language skills as well as early switch techniques. In this program, users build up 30 different pictures in stages by pressing a switch, touching a touchscreen, clicking a mouse, or pressing a key on the keyboard. Each time the switch/key/mouse is pressed, more of the image is built up. When the picture is complete, users see sound and animation that continue until the switch/key/mouse is pressed again. The program has three levels of difficulty, from simple graphics to complex scenes, each with ten different scenes to build. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows and CD-ROM drive.

2. ATTENTION GETTER

   Attention Getter is a control switch training program designed for use by individuals with communication, learning, and cognitive disabilities. It is specifically designed for teenagers who need powerful input to get their attention. This software program has photos that change (morph) into related photos on the computer screen, accompanied by interesting sounds and music. The photo animations are so engaging that the student is motivated to see and hear the next one. The program can be controlled through a mouse, touchscreen, single switch, or IntelliKeys (see entry). OPTIONS: Set of four pre-printed overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

3. ATTENTION TEENS

   Attention Teens is a control switch training program designed for use by individuals with communication, learning, and cognitive disabilities. Like Attention Getter (see separate entry), it features photo images that change (morph) into other images on the computer screen, but this program is more light-hearted and whimsical as it morphs unrelated images to provide laughter and communication. The program works with a mouse, touchscreen, single switch, or IntelliKeys (see entry). OPTIONS: Set of four pre-printed overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

4. BLOB CD FOR WINDOWS

   Blob CD for Windows is a cause and effect training program designed use by children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program teaches the use of a switch or touchscreen and is a first introduction to computers and switches that features bright, clear graphics, animation, and sound to help switch users to develop their switching and cognitive skills. It can be operated with one or two switches or with a joystick, fire buttons, concept keyboard, or micromike. The program includes simple activities and games with characters called Blob and Spikey: Big Blob, Who is there? Spikey, Where is Spikey? Look who is here, and Going home. The games in this program introduce fundamental cognitive skills, such as selection procedures and making decisions and choices, in a way that will interest and motivate the child.

5. CHOOSEIT! MAKER 2

   ChooseIt! Maker 2 is a lesson authoring program designed to enable teachers of children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury to create customized, switch-accessible choice training programs for their students. This program is similar to SwitchIt! Maker (see separate entry) but is intended to create activities for students who have advanced beyond cause and effect programs and need to begin to make choices. It enables teachers and other users to create choice making activities using their own own images and sound files. For example, the program can be used to create interesting activities in finely graded steps of progression for switch users who need to learn scanning techniques. A simple editing program is included to aid in creating linear choice making activities. Activities can be designed for use with a mouse, touchscreen, or switches. The program comes with many useful example files using photographs, drawings, and speech. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

6. DISCO

   Disco is a cause and effect training program designed for use by individuals with cognitive, learning, or communiction disabilities. It is intended to amuse users while developing switch skills and the understanding of cause and effect. The images and animations in the program are specifically chosen for older children, adolescents, and adults. The activity level ranges from a single press to gain an animated reward, to many key presses to build up a scene. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

7. DRUMKIT

   Drumkit is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This music-making software teaches children switch use as they learn to add rhythm to music. Users select a background tune and then add percussion sounds or tune motifs to complement the music. On-screen animation accompanies the music, with new animations appearing when users add drums or other instruments. Many tunes and settings are pre-designed in the program, and the user can add other music files and create new activities. Training activities include trying to hit the switch in time to the rhythm of the music. The program comes with two interfaces, including one designed for young children and a glossy one designed for older learners. The program is accessed through a mouse, touch monitor, IntelliKeys (see separate entry), or switch. Two IntelliKeys overlays are included with the program CD. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system (not compatible with Windows NT).

8. EARLY MATH WITH SPIDER AND FRIENDS

   Early Math with Spider and Friends is a math skills game and tutorial program designed for teaching beginning math to switch users with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program has an assortment of early learning activities that focus on math, including practice in sorting, matching, copying, drawing, and counting. Users select a category, then choose from a group of six activities in that category. Activity choices within each category are similar, so it is easy for users to navigate from one category to the next. A preference menu allows teachers to choose scanning speeds as well as the number of problems in each set. Animated characters Spider and Friends cheer users on when they answer a set correctly. The program can be accessed by mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, IntelliKeye (see entry) or switch. IntelliKeys overlays are included. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

9. FIRST KEYS

   First Keys is a language tutorial program and computer keyboarding instruction program designed for children with learning or cognitive disabilities. It links the development of keyboard awareness to early literacy skills. It is suitable for young children or older pupils with learning difficulties. Users develop keyboard skills through picture matching, letter recognition, word building, and spelling exercises. The location of keys is taught by matching letters with pictures and speech. The program includes word lists, color pictures and symbols, and speech. New word lists can also be defined by the teacher. This program uses pictures, animation, speech, and sound to reinforce successful completion of tasks. Activity screens can be printed to follow-up work away from the computer. When an activity is completed, a simple record sheet can be displayed or printed to use as a reward, or to help monitor progress. The program has seven types of activities: In Picture Match, a picture prompt is used to show the location of a letter key. Matching this to a target picture reveals the letter on the keyboard. In Initial Letter, a letter key is matched to the initial letter of a picture prompt. In Letter Match, a letter on the keyboard is matched to the target letter on the screen. Correct matching causes a picture to be displayed. In Find Keys, a keyboard is displayed on the screen with the letters hidden. The keys are revealed when the initial letter is identified in response to a picture prompt. In Word Building, a word is built sequentially to match the picture prompt. In Missing Letter, the word for the picture prompt is displayed with a missing letter. Users type the missing letter, or select it with the mouse from an on-screen keyboard. In Picture Spell, the Look/Cover/Write method is used to practice spelling. A picture prompt is displayed, with the word spoken if speech is available on the user's computer. When the user is ready to spell the word, the user presses a key which hides the word. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

10. FLASH! PRO 2

    Flash Pro 2 is a flash card program designed for use with children with communication, learning, or cognitive disabilities. The program has over 8,500 color photo flash cards that speech therapists, parents, teachers, and early intervention specialists can select, preview, and print for use to stimulate speech and language. The program is designed to be used by individuals with no computer experience, with no complex setup or installation. The photos are arranged in 65 categories, including Actions, Animals, Emotions, Body Parts, Food, Clothing, Flags, Street Signs, Locations, People, Furniture, Vehicles, Colors, and others. The images can be used in software such as SwitchIt! Maker and ChooseIt! Maker by Intellitools. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

11. FROM A TO Z

    From A to Z is an alphabet game and language tutorial program designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities. The program helps users develop and practice visual, auditory, and memory skills needed for letter and word recognition. Users choose the letter they wish to practice on the menu screen, and the program provides a set of activities for each letter. Users can press the letter to see a word and a picture and hear the spoken word. Activities include word building, finding all the occurrences of the letter in a range of words, and memory games for words beginning with a certain letter. The program has beautiful images and clear sound to accompany each activity. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

12. HAPPY DUCK

    Happy Duck is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program is designed for early language development and switch training. The program contains 45 line drawings of everyday objects, animals, and vehicles. Users can choose to color all or some of these images with one switch press or several. Coloring is accompanied with sound effects and a final sound reward. A second option allows the picture to be partially hidden by a cloud while users try to identify it. The first switch press gives a sound clue, and the second reveals the picture. The program is designed to be as flexible as possible and is fully configurable as to which activity is presented, which control buttons are displayed for the user, how sound effects are used, and the length of pause between actions. The program can be accessed from a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, overlay keyboard, or one, two, three, or five switches. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system and CD-ROM drive.

13. HEY PRESTO!

    Hey Presto! is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities,or spinal cord injury. The program is designed to help develop visual perception and language skills as well as early switch techniques. The program can be accessed through a single switch or through the keyboard, a touch screen, or a mouse. This cause and effect switch program has simple graphics, animation, and sound rewards. It is suitable for all ages and as a focus for language development. In this program, users build up 30 different pictures in stages by pressing a switch, clicking a mouse, or pressing a key on the keyboard. Users can choose how many presses are needed to complete a picture. Users can also choose different colored backgrounds or no background. Each time the switch/key/mouse is pressed, more of the image is built up. When the picture is complete, the program plays sound and animation, which continue until the switch/key/mouse is pressed again. Users can configure a time delay before a switch press will move on. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system and CD-ROM drive.

14. K-1

    K-1 is a cause and effect training program designed for children with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or physical disabilities such as upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. In this program, users build a kaleidoscope and create beautiful original designs. Users can choose "jewels," background colors, and music. The program is configurable for a wide range of ages and abilities and can be controlled with a switch, a touchscreen, a mouse, or a keyboard. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system and CD-ROM drive.

15. KEYGUARD FOR DANA / NEO

    The Keyguard for Dana/Neo is a keyguard designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or cerebral palsy. This unit fits the keyboard of the Dana or Neo word processor (see entries) from Renaissance Learning, Inc., and allows students to rest their hands and helps prevent unwanted key presses.

16. LEARN MORE ABOUT MATH

    Learn More About Math is a math tutorial program designed for use by children with learning disabilities or children with upper extremity disabilities and fine motor disabilities who use switch input. The program has six activities that reinforce essential early math skills and concepts. In these activities, students count to nine; count animated creatures; complete a sequence of numbers; play a memory game using numerals; practice analog and digital time telling; and practice addition and subtraction. The program is fully configurable, and user configurations can be saved. Teachers or parents can select which activities are available to a user and at which level of difficulty. Program access is through a mouse, switch, or keyboard. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

17. LEARN MORE THRU GAMES

    Learn More Thru Games is a single control switch game program library designed for use by children with learning disabilities or cognitive disabilities and children with upper extremity disabilities or fine motor disabilities who use switch input. It includes four games on one CD: Coloring Books, Jigsaw Puzzles, Memory Games, and Building Blocks. Each program includes images and sounds to which users can add. For example, teachers can turn digitized pictures of students and their surroundings into jigsaw puzzles or use them in memory matching games. Students' own voices can also be added. Students' own drawings can be used in the coloring program. Input is through a mouse, touchscreen, switch, or IntelliKeys (sold separately) keyboard overlay. Memory Games has single or two switch access. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

18. MAKING SENSE WITH NUMBERS

    Making Sense with Numbers is a math tutorial program designed for use by children with learning disabilities and children with upper extremity disabilities or fine motor disabilities who use switch input. The program has nine activities related to early number work: Number recognition (1-9), counting, dot-to-dot, dominoes, memory activities, and painting by numbers. Activities are accompanied by graphics and animations, speech, and sound. Teachers and parents can configure the program for level of difficulty. Program access is through a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, or one or two switches. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

19. ON THE FARM

    On the Farm is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program has five different types of activities with farm themes, all accessible by mouse, touchscreen, keyboard or switches at the same time. Users can build up a scene, one picture at a time, by pressing the mouse, spacebar, or switch; place pictures on a background scene; click on an area to see the word, hear a sound effect, and hear the word spoken; label a scene using the words given; or create a scene using a background and pictures, and adding text. Users can also click on an area of the farm scene to visit the henhouse, pigpen, field, or farmyard. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

20. OOOPS!

    Ooops! is a cause and effect training program and single control switch game program library designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. It contains four arcade-style game programs controlled by either a mouse or a single switch. The programs have high quality graphics and animation. Players select from a balloon, a spaceship, a car, or a submarine, then collect as many crystals as possible without crashing into obstacles. The program allows children to have fun while developing their mouse or switch timing skills. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system and CD-ROM drive.

21. SPIDER IN THE KITCHEN

    Spider in the Kitchen is a language training program designed for children with learning or cognitive disabilities or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The program has three separate activities designed to help students with positional language, understanding of processes, and matching objects to suitable locations. In these activities the users find the spider hiding behind objects in the kitchen while engaging in familiar kitchen activities. Users must name familiar kitchen objects and say where they belong. They must distinguish positions in/on/under, above/below/beside, and in front of/behind objects. They must identify the normal sequence of kitchen activities such as making cereal, toast, a sandwich, or a cup of tea, and can watch the consequences of missing the sequence (for example, of pouring too much milk into the cereal bowl). The program is configurable for those who use a mouse, a touchscreen, one or two switches, or IntelliKeys (see separate entry). The program has full text and speech support. The program has many saveable options, such as allowing more thinking time, and comes with auto-loading IntelliKeys overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

22. STEP BY STEP

    Step by Step is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program teaches the use of a switch. Pressing the switch reveals images and when they are completely revealed, the progrsm causes them to animate. The program has realistic graphics, animnations, and sound effects, and is suitable for all ages. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows NT4, Windows 95, Windows 98 / ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP; 8Mb RAM; 256 color supported graphics card; sound card; CD ROM drive.

23. STUDYWIZ

    Studywiz is a reading tutorial program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. The program consists of four different types of exercises to allow users to practice different aspects of reading skills: read the text and answer questions; read the text in stages, as it is revealed sentence by sentence; read the text as it disappears at a speed selected by the user in order to work on reading faster; or read the text with selected keywords hidden. At any stage, the user can listen to the text being read. Users can also record themselves reading aloud for later review. Many texts are included on the program CD, and users can add their own. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM or compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; CD-ROM drive.

24. SWITCHBOARD

    The SwitchBoard is a switch adapter for computer designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. This product is a modified keyboard with switch ports to replicate the most commonly used keyboard presses for switches. Switches are plugged into the appropriate ports as needed. There are jacks for enter and space, which are used by most available switch software; 0, 1, 2, and 3, which are used by Don Johnston software; left, up, down, and right, which are used by Clicker and Writing with Symbols; and tab, which can help with moving around in applications. Finally, the mouse keys 2, 4, 6, 8, and 5 are included so the keyboard can send mouse clicks, too. Since every switch press a user could need is incuded, there is no need to program. This product comes with a PS2 connector. An adapter can be used for USB or AT connections. OPTIONS: A metal keyguard is available.

25. SWITCHBOX

    The SwitchBox is a switch adapter for computer designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and fine motor disabilities. The switch adapter plugs into the keyboard port on the computer, and the user can then plug up to eight switches into the switch adapter. Its eight switch ports default to the most commonly used key presses for switch software (Space, Enter, up arrow, left arrow, 0, 1, 2, 3). Software is included that allows the user to program the ports to send alternative key presses, words, sentences, or command strings. This product can also be used as a keyboard splitter. It has two PS2 ports, enabling the user to attach two keyboards, such as a standard keyboard and a modified keyboard, at the same time.

26. SWITCHIT! ARCADE ADVENTURE

    Switchit! Arcade Adventure is a control switch training program designed for use by children with upper extremity and multiple disabilities. Users also build eye-hand coordination as they help Ziko the robot accomplish a series of tasks. Five levels of play allow students to steer a helicopter to rescue Ziko from a tropical island, reload his fuel tank, fly off in his rocket, and maneuver through a series of springs and levers. Users not only click switches to move Ziko, they must also be sensitive to timing. This program may be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or with Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

27. SWITCHIT! AT HOME

    SwitchIt! At Home is a cause and effect training program designed for children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. In this program, users build a selection of household appliances, such as a coffee maker, food processor, vacuum cleaner, or microwave. When users succeed in building the appliance, there is an animated reward with real sound effects. Images are suitable for all ages. Input access is through a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, switch or switches. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

28. SWITCHIT! DIGGERS

    SwitchIt! Diggers is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, and fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. This cause and effect program is for children who are motivated by large vehicles and earth moving equipment. It has graphics, animation, and sound effects for ten different vehicles, including a fork-lift, cranes, backhoes, and dump trucks. The program is fully configurable for one or more switches, mouse, touchscreen, or IntelliKeys (see entry). COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

29. SWITCHIT! GADGETS

    SwitchIt! Gadgets is a cause and effect training program designed for use by children with learning, cognitive, upper extremity, or fine motor disabilities or spinal cord injury. This cause and effect switch program allows users to build up electronic gadgets on the computer screen, then see and hear them working. Devices include a computer, stereo, radio, camera, digital alarm clock, cassette player, video, stopwatch, fax machine, and cell phone. The program can be configured to determine which images to show, to turn sound effects on or off, and to choose the background color for better contrast. Input can be through a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, or one or more switches. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

30. SWITCHIT! MAKER 2

    SwitchIt! Maker 2 is a lesson authoring program designed to enable teachers of children with cognitive or severe physical disabilities to create customized, switch-accessible cause and effect programs for their students. This program turns text, images, movies and sounds into simple on-screen activities accessible using a mouse, whiteboard, touch monitor, keyboard, or switches. Children can also use it to make activities as part of a lesson. Export and import features allow activities to be transferred to other computers or onto a CD. The program comes with a library of clip-art pictures, sample videos, and music, and a freely copiable player version that allows students to take their activities home, This software can be operated with one or two switches, mouse, IntelliKeys or touchscreen. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

31. SWITCHIT! OPPOSITES

    SwitchIt! Opposites is is a cognitive skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children who cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Accessible with one or two switches, the program introduces concepts such as big and little, in and out, hot and cold, up and down, and open and closed. Two or more objects appear on the screen with a question; when the user selects the appropriate object to answer the question, a visual reward is given. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty; settings can be saved and loaded for later use. Program graphics can be printed to create activity cards. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

32. SWITCHIT! PATTERNS

    SwitchIt! Patterns is a control switch training program designed for use with children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or IntelliKeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing the concept of patterns. The program enables users to build bold geometric patterns with the click of the switch. Ten distinct patterns and three levels of complexity are offered. Animation or color cycling can be selected as a visual reward. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty and settings can be saved and loaded for later use. The program graphics can be printed to create activity cards. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.

33. SWITCHIT! PICTURES

    SwitchIt! Pictures is a control switch training program designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or Intellikeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing picture concepts. The program enables users to create pictures with the click of the switch. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty and settings can be saved and loaded for later use. The program graphics can be printed to create activity cards. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.

34. SWITCHIT! SCENES

    SwitchIt! Scenes is a control switch training program designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Players use a switch to build the elements of an action scene. A final press results in an animated reward. The program includes configurable options for the number of key presses, switch settings, and activity choices. A two switch option allows for turn taking. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.

35. TEDDY GAMES

    Teddy Games is a cause and effect training program and switch controlled game program library designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities or spinal cord injury. This program contains 12 fun activities with animation and sound. Activities include click to make something happen, matching and sorting, dominoes, creating a scene, and dressing a teddy bear. The games are accessible through a mouse, touchscreen, or switch. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows NT4, Windows 95, Windows 98 / ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac Classic, or Mac OS X operating system; 8Mb RAM; 256 color supported graphics card; sound card; CD ROM drive; 3Mb of free hard disc space.

36. TOUCH BALLOONS

    Touch Balloons is a visual training and eye hand coordination activity designed for use by individuals with learning, cognitive, fine motor, and upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. The program helps users develop eye-hand coordination and visual and tracking skills using a mouse, touchscreen, or switch. Users develop these skills by popping balloons as they float past on-screen. A menu allows the user to choose the direction of the balloons (up, down, left, right, or random) and their speed and number. Users can also choose from a range of bold and pastel colors for balloons and backgrounds, including sky effects and personalized pictures. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system and CD-ROM drive.

37. TOUCH!

    Touch! is a cause and effect, visual perception, and touch training program designed for use by children with learning or cognitive disabilities. The program is designed to help children develop visual perception skills along with touch or mouse skills. In this program, the student has to touch or click on colorful shapes to see and hear a reward. The program has three configurable games: touch the shapes or all the shapes; touch the shape when it peeps from behind the edge of the computer screen for a fixed length of time; or touch the correct shape to discriminate a particular shape or color. The sound rewards are tailored to the shape, with four beats for a square, three beats for a triangle, five beats for a star, and bubbly music for a circle. COMPATIBILITY: For IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system, CD-ROM drive, and touchscreen monitor.

38. TOYSHOP

    Toyshop is a control switch training program designed for use by for children with learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities. It is designed for switch users who are progressing from cause and effect to making choices. The program also includes a memory game for those who have mastered primary switching skills. The program includes toy, vehicle, and animal pictures. Users can choose one or two switch operation. COMPATIBILITY: For IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows operating system; 20 megabytes (MB) hard disk space; CD-ROM drive.

Products distributed by Inclusive TLC (listed alphabetically)

1. 4TALK4

   4talk4 is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This device is specifically designed for use in the classroom where its clear speech and adjustable volume allow students to participate in classroom activities. It can be placed on a desk or a wheelchair tray, and can be fixed in place using M4 captive nuts placed in the base. This communicator has four large tactile switches, each with four levels of speech, giving a potential total of sixteen messages. The four buttons have plastic pockets allowing users to insert their own pictures to represent the messages. The total speech time is four minutes. This unit is programmed using voice input through a built-in microphone. The volume control can be adjusted from a whisper to a classroom-filling level. The unit includes a headphone jack for external headphones and up to four external switches can be connected to replace or augment the four built-in switches. Sockets also allow users to connect up to four battery-operated toys or devices. POWER: Uses four C batteries (included). OPTIONS: Voice control prompts are available in a number of languages besides English. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 9.4 x 12.7 x 33.3 centimeters. WEIGHT: 1 kilogram.

2. ABLENET BOOKWORM LITERACY TOOL

   The AbleNet Bookworm Literacy Tool is a voice output reading machine designed for use by children with cognitive, severe physical, or vision disabilities. To use the unit, which works with most books and worksheets, the reading material is clipped to the BookWorm unit and the book is adapted with the included stickers and page detectors. Each page is recorded on the included memory module. Reading is activated by pressing the activation area or using the attached single switch (switch not included). The unit is also equipped with a heaqdphone jack for private listening. The set includes the BookWorm, a memory module, and stickers and page detectors to adapt four books. OPTIONS: Keyguard; four-book adaptation package with stickers, page detectors, and an additional memory module;and a sticker and page detector package. DIMENSIONS: The unit is 8.5 x 8.25 x 2.1 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5 pounds.

3. ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE SWITCH

   The Adjustable Pressure Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. The amount of pressure needed to activiate the switch can be changed in small steps from light to heavy by twisting the cap. This makes the switch usable by those who can only exert light pressure as well as by those who prefer a firm pressure requirement in order to minimize unwanted presses, perhaps resulting from tremor. This adjustable switch has a solid hexagonal base that tessellates and fits the standard Big Switch mounting plate. The back of the switch also has tappings to fit the Tash mounting system. The switch terminates in a standard 3.5-millimeter jack plug. SIZES: Large and medium. DIMENSIONS: Large, 5 inches in diameter; medium, 2.5 inches in diameter. COLOR: Red, yellow, green, or blue.

4. 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, enabling two or more switches to be joined together. The entire surface of the switch is sensitive to pressure and less than two ounces of pressure is required for activation. OPTIONS: Detachable mounting bracket. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches high at the tallest point. The cord is five feet long. COLOR: Teal with a black base.

5. ALPHABET KEYBOARD STICKERS

   Alphabet Keyboard Stickers are keytop overlays designed for use by individuals with low vision. Five sheets are included, each with four sets of alphabet stickers showing uppercase and lowercase letters in various colors. A total of forty complete alphabets are provided. COLORS: Each sheet includes black letters on a white background, white letters on a black background, black letters on a yellow background, and yellow letters on a black background.

6. BATTERY DEVICE ADAPTER

   The Battery Device Adapter is a cable which connects to and adapts battery-operated devices for external switch control. The cable is available in two sizes for use with a wide variety of battery-operated toys and devices powered by AA, C, or D batteries. The Battery Device Adapter consists of a circular, flexible copper disc and thin lead wire. A 1/8-inch switch jack permits connection to AbleNet's Big Red switch or Jelly Bean switches (see separate entries), or other compatible switches. A How-To Guide is included. DIMENSIONS: 12 inches. WEIGHT: 1 ounce.

7. BATTERY DEVICE ADAPTER

   The Battery Device Adapter is a switch adapter for toys and other battery-operated devices, designed for use by children and adults with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. This switch adapter is an interface control that can be used to adapt any battery operated toy or other device, such as a radio or CD player, for switch operation. The user inserts the adapter between the end of the battery and the contact, turns the device on, and plugs a switch into the mini-jack port. The toy or device can then be controlled through the switch. Versions are available for double-A battery-operated and C or D battery-operated toys or devices.

8. BIG RED SWITCH

   The Big Red Switch is a touch switch designed to enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to control switch-adapted devices, appliances, or toys. Made of shatterproof plastic this switch has a large, bright target for easy access and activation. The entire target surface is responsive, and the switch pad is sensitive to less than three ounces of pressure. This switch provides audible feedback on activation. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 5 x 0.75 inches. COLOR: Black base with a choice of a red, blue, yellow, black, or green surface. WARRANTY: The manufacturer offers a three-year warranty.

9. BIGKEYS LX

   BigKeys LX is a modified computer keyboard designed for use by children and adults with manual dexterity disabilities or low vision. This standard-size keyboard features the complete 97-character keyset with large keys and bold keytop labels. The "No Run-On" feature sends only one keystorke to the computer per key depression, preventing muliple keystrokes if the key is held down. The keyboard comes with a PS/2 connector and an optional USB adaptor. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Macintosh computers. OPTIONS: Custom USB adaptor, keyboard skin, and keyguard. DIMENSIONS: The keys are one-inch square. COLOR: Gray casing with white, yellow, or multi-colored keys with black print or black keys with white print. WARRANTY: Five-year replacement in the US and one year outside the US.

10. BIGMACK COMMUNICATOR

    The BIGmack Communicator is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by people with visual, range of motion and communication disabilities. This single-message communicator offers 75 seconds of recording time. The communicator also has a toy/appliance feature which enables any message in the sequence, or as many messages as desired, to be paired with a reinforcer. To program, the user presses the record button and the top of the BIGmack while speaking into the built-in microphone. Releasing the button finishes recording. An on/off switch preserves battery life and prevents activation when transporting and volume is adjustable. POWER: Uses one nine-volt battery (not included). DIMENSIONS: The switch surface is 5 inches in diameter and the unit is 2 inches tall at its highest point. COLOR: Base is black and the switch surface is available in red, yellow, green, blue, and black. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: The manufacturer offers a 30-day, money-back, satisfaction guarantee.

11. CHOICE SWITCH LATCH AND TIMER (SLAT)

    The Choice Switch and Latch Timer (SLAT) is a combination switch latch and switch timer designed to enable people with upper extremity disabilities to operate two switch-adapted games, toys or appliances. The unit enables one user to operate two items in sequence. The unit features two switch inputs, a timer, and control mode selection switch. The switch may operate as a latch switch, for timed seconds or minutes, with both appliances operating in the same mode. Once one item has been activated, the other will not function until the first has been turned off (in latch mode) or the time on the timer has elapsed.

12. CLICKER 6

    Clicker 6 is a voice output word processor program and on-screen keyboard program designed for individuals at all ability levels, including students with learning disabilities or cognitive disabilities. It has a wide range of accessibility options for users who cannot use a mouse or keyboard, including individuals with upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. In this program, users can create a customized on-screen keyboard grid with letters, whole words, or pictures. Users can click on these words or pictures to send the corresponding word to a document in the word processor. For example, clicking on the picture of a cat in the grid causes the word "cat" to be entered as text. Users can also type text into the word processor using the keyboard. Text is read in a clear voice by letter, by word, or by sentence as it is entered. The program has all standard word processor features. Documents are saved in .html format, making them ready for use on a web page. When users click on a word or picture in the grid with the right-hand mouse button (on the Mac, Ctrl-click), the word is spoken aloud. The program also works with a touch screen (not included) or with a switch for users who are unable to use a keyboard or a mouse. With the program's accessability options installed, the grid can be made to scan. When the desired cell is highlighted, the user presses the switch, which activates the cell just like a mouse click. The program can be operated with one or two switches and with a variety of scans and timing. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers or Apple Mac computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: For IBM compatible computers, Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, or Vista operating system; Pentium II 400 or greater processor; 128 MB RAM; 400 MB free disk space. For Mac computers, Mac OS X 10.3 or above operating system; Power PC or Intel processor; 128 MB RAM; 400 MB free disk space. OPTIONS: Animations library CD to enable users to add animated pictures to the grid.

13. CLOZEPRO

    ClozePro is a voice output, large print, and switch adapted testing program designed for use by students who need test-taking accomodations, including students with cognitive or learning disabilities, physical disabilities, blindness or low vision. This assessment tool enables a teacher in lower or upper elementary or secondary school to build a cloze activity from any text in any subject area. For standardized test preparation and alternate assessments, it provides the teacher with detailed information about student performance that can inform teaching. It can be used to create activities or worksheets on screen, paper, or a whiteboard, based on text pasted from any Web site or document, with automatic assessment of student progress. Widget Symbols, Mayer Johnson PCS and SymbolStix symbol libraries can be used with ClozePro. The software also feature speach capabilities, customizable prompts and the ability to create differentiated activities adapted for students of different abilities. For students with low vision, ClozePro has customizable zoom options; special high-contrast color options; variable line spacing; and a large toolbar option. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:For Windows-based systems using Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system. For Apple Macintosh computers using Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6 operating system.

14. CRICK USB SWITCH INTERFACE

    The Crick USB Switch Interface is a computer switch adapter designed to make computers switch-operable for individuals with upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. This switch interface works with almost all switch accessible software. It plugs directly into the computer's USB port and connecting switches. It will instantly work with Clicker, Cloze Pro, and All My Words 2 (not included) with no set up required. For other switch accessible software, this adapter comes with USB Keys, a small software application which converts switch presses from the USB switch box into key presses or mouse clicks. Key presses supported are: Space, Return, Tab; number keys (1, 2, 3, 4); cursor keys (up, down, left, right); and mouse left-click and right-click. The software is easy to use and can be set up to start automatically whenever the computer is started up, while remembering the settings it was last using. This switch adapter comes with a USB switch box and USB Lead, a user manual, and a software CD (dual format Windows/Mac). COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Software requires Windows 98 or above (for IBM computer) or Mac OS 9 (for Macintosh computer).

15. DOLLARS AND CENTS INTELLIKEYS BUNDLE

    The Dollars and Cents IntelliKeys Bundle is a money management tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the First Money, Spending Money, and Making Change programs (see separate entry) from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 040 processor or better, System 7 or higher, 8 megabytes (MB) RAM, a CD-ROM drive, and a color monitor. The Windows version requires Windows95, a 486 or better processor, CD-ROM drive, 16 MB RAM, a Sound Blaster compatible sound card, and a SVGA monitor.

16. DUAL SWITCH LATCH AND TIMER

    The Dual Switch Latch and Timer is a device that controls the mode of operation of two momentary contact switches. The latching function changes the action of the switch from momentary to latching on/off. The timing function keeps the circuit closed for a preset amount of time for each activation of the switch, and it can set the duration for which the switch must be pressed in order to be activated. The Dual Switch Latch and Timer can be used to control battery operated devices if used with a battery interrupter cable. POWER: 9-volt battery. DIMENSIONS: 5.75 x 3.5 x 0.3 inches. WEIGHT: 1 pound.

17. FULL KEYBOARD STICKERS

    Full Keyboard Stickers are keytop overlays designed for use by individuals with low vision. These keytop overlays include stickers for every key. Legends are high contrast and twice the size of most keytop legends. COLORS: Keytop overlays are available with black letters on a white background, white letters on a black background, and black letters on a yellow background.

18. GRASP SWITCH

    The Grasp Switch is a squeeze switch designed to be activated by pinching or squeezing for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The tube-shaped switch features a foam hand grip that is soft to the touch while providing firm support. Activation requires 11 ounces of pressure. There is no auditory or tactile feedback provided. DIMENSIONS: The switch is 5.5 inches long and 1.4 inches diameter.

19. INSPIRATION

    Inspiration is a word processor program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities or brain injury or individuals who think visually. This visual learning tool helps develop ideas and organize thinking. Integrated diagramming and outlining views work together to aid in creating and modifying concepts and information. The diagramming view simplifies creating and modifying concept maps, webs, idea maps, and other graphical organizers. The intuitive interface keeps the focus on the ideas, not on the drawing process. The outline vies simplifies the process of prioritizing and rearranging ideas to create clear, concise papers, essays, and reports. COMPATIBILITY: Hybrid CD-ROM for use on IBM and compatible computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95 or NT or higher or Macintosh System 7 or higher and a CD-ROM drive.

20. 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. DIMENSIONS: The activation areas are 2.5 inches.

21. 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 paired with its receiver, allowing more than one switch to be used at the same time without interference, from as far away as 30 feet. This switch comes with four twist-off tops, enabling the user to change switch colors as desired. POWER: Transmitter and receiver each use two double-A batteries (not included). COLOR: Blue, red, yellow, snd green buttons are included. Optional sets include Semi-formal with blue-grey, deep green, and merlot tops and Business Casual with classic black, modern grey, and khaki tops.

22. JELLY BEAN SWITCH

    The Jelly Bean Switch is a button or touch switch designed to control a wide range of electrically- or battery-operated devices and toys for people with upper extremity disabilities. The switch is contained in a high-impact disk and the entire surface of the switch is sensitive to pressure, requiring less than two ounces of pressure for activation. The Jelly Bean Switch can be mounted on any surface using readily available adhesives or they can be mounted on AbleNet's Slim Armstrong (see separate entry) or other switch mounting hardware for head control or control by other body parts. This switch comes with four interchangeable tops, enabling the user to change switch colors as desired. DIMENSIONS: The switch is 2.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall at its highest point. COLORS: The base of the switch is black and the switch interchangeable surface comes standard in red, yellow, green, and blue. WARRANTY: The manufacturer offers a three-year warranty on this product.

23. KIDSPIRATION

    Kidspiration is a word processor program and writing skills training system designed for use by children with learning disabilities and others who learn better visually. It uses principles of visual learning to help students in kindergarten through the 5th grade to see, organize, and develop their ideas. It helps young readers and writers build confidence in organizing information, understanding concepts, and expressing their thoughts. It is similar to Inspiration (see separate entry) but designed for younger users. The program helps students to brainstorm ideas with pictures and words, organize and categorize information visually, create stories and descriptions using engaging visual tools, and explore new ideas with thought webs and visual mapping. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible and Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: For Macintosh or Power Macintosh, System 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 or higher, including the Classic environment in OS X; 2 megabytes (MB) available random access memory (RAM); 640x480 pixel, 256-color display; 5 MB available hard drive minimum; 30 MB hard drive available for all symbols and Help; and CD-ROM drive (for installation only). For IBM-compatible computers, 486 processor or higher; Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, ME or XP; 8 MB RAM; 640x480 pixel, 256-color display; Windows compatible graphics card; 5 MB available hard drive; 20 MB hard drive available for all symbols and Help; and CD-ROM drive (for installation only). OPTIONS: Curriculum guide with lesson plans (Kidspiration Activity Book) and interactive training CD (Exploring Kidspiration).

24. LITTLE STEP-BY-STEP COMMUNICATOR (FORMERLY STEP-BY-STEP)

    The LITTLE Step-by-Step communicator is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with visual or upper extremity disabilities and communication disabilities. This communicator offers 75 seconds of recording time and is designed to record a series of sequential messages. The initial activation of the communicator plays the first message, the second activation plays the second message, etc. The device has a "repeat" feature which locks in a message until it is appropriate to move on to the next one. The communicator also has a toy/appliance feature which enables any message in the sequence, or as many messages as desired, to be paired with a reinforcer. This device has an angled surface and a detachable base with a "snap track" extension that allows additional communicators to be connected as the user's needs and abilities grow. This switch comes with four interchangeable tops, allowing the user to change switch colors as desired. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches high at its tallest point. COLOR: The communicator has a black base and the switch surface comes in a set of red, yellow, green, and blue. Optional sets include Semi-formal with blue-grey, deep green, and merlot switch tops and Business Casual with classic black, modern grey, and khaki switch tops.

25. LITTLEMACK COMMUNICATOR (FORMERLY ONE-STEP)

    The LITTLEmack communicator is a touch switch and direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with visual or upper extremity and communication disabilities. This single-message communicator offers 75 seconds of recording time. The communicator also has a toy/appliance feature which enables any message in the sequence, or as many messages as desired, to be paired with a reinforcer. This device has an angled surface and a detachable base with a "snap track" extension that allows additional communicators to be connected as the user's needs and abilities grow. This switch comes with four interchangeable tops, allowing the user to change switch colors as desired. DIMENSIONS: The switch surface is 2.5 inches in diameter and three inches tall at its tallest point. COLOR: The communicator has a black base and the switch surface comes in a standard set of red, green, yellow, and blue. Optional sets include Semi-formal with blue-greym deep green, and merlot tops and Business Casual with classic black, modern grey, and khaki tops.

26. MAGIC TOUCH ADD-ON TOUCH SCREEN KIT

    The Magic Touch Add-On Touch Screen Kit is a touch screen designed to provide computer access for individuals with upper extremity or cognitive disabilities. This add-on touch screen converts an existing computer monitor into a touch screen that can function in place of the mouse with most cause and effect and point-and-click software. Two hangers (included) support the unit's weight and Velcro fasteners (included) keep it attached to the monitor. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Apple Macintosh and IBM and IBM-compatible personal and notebook computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, or NT4.0; Apple iMac, G3, or G4; Linux. DIMENSIONS: Models for both versions are available for 13- to 21-inch monitors and 12- to 14-inch notebook computers.

27. MICROLIGHT SWITCH

    The MicroLight Switch is a touch switch designed to be activated by a feather light touch for individuals who have upper extremity motor disabilities. This switch requires 0.4 ounces of pressure and 0.25 inch of travel for activation and provides tactile and auditory feedback. The switch features a threaded screw insert for mounting (screw must be purchased separately) or it may be mounted with double-sided tape or Velcro. DIMENSIONS: 1.75 x 0.5 x 0.75 inches.

28. MOUNTING PLATES

    Mounting Plates are switch mounting hardware designed to attach AbleNet switches, other control switches, clipboards, craft projects, book stands, cameras, toys and games, and other items to the Universal Switch Mounting System or the Slim Armstrong Mounting System (see separate entries). Available models include the Small Triangular Plate for the Jelly Bean Switch, LITTLEmack/LITTLE Step-by-Step, and Step-by-Step with levels, the Large Triangular Switch for the Big Red Switch, Cordless Big Red switch, BIG Step-by-Step and BIGmack communicators, a Small Rectangular Plate, the Large Rectangular Plate, and a small circular plate designed for use with the Specs Switch. DIMENSIONS: The Small Triangular Plate is 2.5 inches on each side; the Large Triangular Plate has 5-inch sides; the Small Rectangular Plate is 1.75 x 2.5 inches; the Large Rectangular Plate is 3 x 7 inches; and the Small Circular Plate is 2 inches in diameter.

29. MOUSER 3 SWITCH BOX

    The Mouser 3 Switch Box is a switch adapter for computer designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. It allows unwanted mouse buttons to be turned off and operated instead from a switch. With this product, mouse-click software can be accessed with a switch. This product has two PS2 mouse sockets allowing the mouse and another device such as a joystick to be used together, with automatic switching between the mouse sockets.

30. NOTEBOOK STYLE KEYBOARD (MODEL G84-4100)

    The Notebook Style Keyboard, model G84-4100, is a compact keyboard designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. It is a notebook size computer keyboard suitable for individuals with limited movement. OPTIONS: Versions with 83 keys or 86 keys (101-key or 104-key functionality), and AT, USB, or PS/2 interface. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.92 x 11.08 x 5.17 inches. COLOR: Black, beige, or gray.

31. PAL PAD

    The Pal Pad is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. This switch can be activated with only 1.2 ounces of force, and the activating touch can be applied from directly above or at a shallow angle. This touch switch can be plugged into any communication aid or battery operated assistive device. It is a flat membrane switch that is very rigid and durable, and tolerant of rough usage. It comes with a foam rubber backing that can be attached to the back to minimize slipping. SIZES: Mini, small, and large. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Mini, 0.1 x 2 x 2 inches; small, 0.1 x 2.5 x 4 inches; large, 0.1 x 4.5 x 6 inches. COLOR: Red, yellow, green, blue, black, orange, or purple.

32. PARTNER/ONE, PARTNER/TWO, & PARTNER/FOUR

    Partner / One, Partner / Two, and Partner / Four are direct selection communicators designed for individuals with communication disabilities. These self-contained augmentative communication devices have one, two, or four buttons with interchangeable picture overlays that play recorded messages when pressed. Partner/One has one button with 32 seconds of memory, Partner/Two has two buttons with 16 seconds of memory each, and Partner/Four has four buttons with 8 seconds of memory for each message. Each communicator has on/off volume control and an input/output jack for external hook ups. OPTIONS: Partner/Four is available with light emitting diode (LED) signals and vibrating feedback for users who are blind or have low vision. DIMENSIONS: Overlays are 3.5 inches square.

33. 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 pressing a button or clicking with the mouse. The program can read words from prediction lists when the user selects them, or it can read them automatically. The program can also read words as they are typed, and read back whole paragraphs of text from a clipboard. The program includes an on-screen keyboard. New words typed by the user are held in a specially marked list, so that they can be checked for spelling. Users can also choose to have new words used immediately for word prediction. This program also integrates with Clicker by Crick Software, providing prediction to Clicker while making Penfriend switch accessible. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows Vista/XP/2000/NT and 15 megabytes RAM.

34. 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 writes. The device can be configured to speak each letter as it is typed, each word as it is completed, or each sentence. It can read words from the prediction list when the user points at them, when they are chosen, or automatically when they change. It can also read back whole paragraphs (or more) of text from other applications using the clipboard. While speaking text from the clipboard, a window can be shown which follows the voice, highlighting each word as it goes. The user can click on a word to hear it again, or to have a fragment of the text spoken. This can be used in conjunction with the screen reader to enlarge and highlight words being read from web pages or the desktop. The program comes with English voices from CereProc (Heather, Sarah, and Katherine), which are installed using the standard SAPI protocol. The program's screen reader can read and highlight alterative spellings, synonyms, and dictionary meanings available in Microsoft Word. OPTIONS: French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Swedish versions; North American version including English and Spanish. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, or NT 4.

35. PENFRIEND XL-NA PORTABLE USB STICK

    The Penfriend XL-NA Portable USB Stick is an accessibility software module holding a word prediction, abbreviation expansion, screen reader, and on screen keyboard program designed for use by individuals with dyslexia, low vision, or upper extremity or other physical disabilities. This unit provides the literacy support features of Penfriend XL-NA for use on an unlimited number of computers, one at time. It requires no installation and can be taken between classrooms, work sites, and other locations. To start, the user plugs the unit into a USB port, then double clicks on the icon that appears onscreen. The software includes a screen reader, text magnification, word prediction, and on-screen keyboards. It predicts and screen reads in Microsoft programs such as Internet Explorer and Word and non-Microsoft programs such as Firefox. It is compatible with Clicker (see separate entry), and used with Clicker it is switch accessible. It has word prediciton in nine lanaguages including Spanish. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT.

36. PENNY & GILES WIRELESS SWITCH

    The Penny & Giles Wireless Switch is a cordless remote control switch designed for use by individuals with sever physical disabilities, spinal cord injury, or upper extremity disabilities. This angled, adjustable pressure switch communicates with a receiver without wires or cables. It has 16 available channels to allow it to be used with multiple devices in one room. The receiver can be connected to a battery-operated toy or device, or to a computer switch interface. The switch also comes with a standard switch cable, so it can be used as a normal switch. COLOR: Switches are available in red, green, blue, or yellow. OPTIONS: Available with or without remote receiver.

37. PICTURE IT

    Picture It is a symbolic language picture creation program designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This program quickly adds picture symbols to text by automatically locating symbols that match typed text. This program includes 10,500 high-resolution images in black-and-white or color. Custom images can be added by the user. It includes the LSP Thesaurus to enhance the software's ability to match the appropriate picture or symbol to a word. The program aids individuals in gaining literacy and language skills and increases receptive and expressive vocabularies. Picture It accommodates English and Spanish. COMPATIBILITY: IBM and compatible computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 7, Vista or XP, or Macintosh OS 10.4 or later; 600 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.

38. PIXWRITER

    PixWriter is a voice output word processor program designed for use by individuals with learning or cognitive disabilities. Intended for beginning readers and writers, this program combines words, pictures, and speech. By selecting buttons, which hold words and graphics, users can write whole words, sentences, and stories. PixWriter supports writing using a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, one and two-step switch scanning, joystick and whiteboard. It also includes auditory scanning for people who are blind or have low vison. After selection, the word is written; a picture is automatically paired with that word and the picture is shown as the word is spoken. The program has over 10,500 Literacy Support Pictures with corresponding text and speech, and the user can import additional photographs, clipart and personal artwork. It supports 4, 16, 36 and 64 button setups. PixWriter includes the LSP Thesaurus to enhance the user's ability to select homonym meanings or adjust the word bank for an individual's needs. The PixCards feature also provides the ability to make PECS, flashcards or memory game cards. English and Spanish languages are supported. COMPATIBILITY: IBM and compatible computers and Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 7, Vista or XP, or Macintosh OS 10.4 or later; 600 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.

39. QUICKSTART COMMUNICATION KIT

    The Quick Start Comunication Kit is designed to aid trainers in assisting and evaluating children with communication disabilities in learning to use communicators. The kit includes one BIGmack communicator (see separate entry), one LITTLEmack communicator (see separate entry), one LITTLE Step-by Step Communicator with Levels (see separate entry), three Snap Switch Caps (see separate entry), Making Connections resource book, BIGmack travel strap, foam-packed carrying case, and batteries.

40. ROLLER II JOYSTICK

    The Roller II Joystick is a joystick designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. It has three buttons and three switch ports with matched color coding. It has a USB connector with a PS2 adapter. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible and Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: USB or PS2 port.

41. ROLLER II TRACKBALL

    The Roller II Trackball is a track ball designed for use byindividuals with upper extremity and fine motor disabilities. It has colored buttons to make it easier for the user to identify and select the correct button to press. It has three switch ports for attaching switches to replace the buttons. The switch sockets are color coded. A keyguard prevents inadvertent button presses. The keyguard is easily removed if not needed. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers and Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: USB or PS2 port.

42. SINGLE SWITCH LATCH AND TIMER (SLAT)

    The Single Switch Latch and Timer (SLAT) is a combination switch latch and switch timer unit designed to enable individuals with upper extremity disabilities to control one battery-operated toy, game, or appliance. This unit offers a choice of functions: In switch latch mode, one touch activates the device and the next turns it off. In timer mode, the timer can be set to activate the device for a set number of seconds or minutes. When the time on the timer expires, the device turns off.

43. SNAP SWITCH CAPS (MODELS 1-SJB AND 1-SBR)

    Snap Switch Caps are touch switch accessories designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or communication disabilities. These caps allow communication or labeling symbols to be placed and protected on touch switches. The clear, semi-rigid plastic covers enable unobstructed viewng of labels and symbols. Beacause the labels fit under the snap-on lids, no adhesives are required and labels and symbols may be changed as needed. SIZES: Model 1-SJB is small and designed for use with Jelly Bean Switches (see separate entry) and model 1-SBR is large and designed for use with Big Red and the Cordless Big Red Switches, as well as with the BIGmack Communication Aid.

44. SOFT SWITCH (MODELS 58200 & 58210)

    The Soft Switch is a touch switch designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This single switch is enclosed in foam and covered with a removable, washable velvet bag to cushion the force of activation and prevent switch damage. Activation requires 28 ounces of force and tactile and auditory feedback is provided on activation. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches diameter. WEIGHT: 2 ounces. COLOR: Red (model 58200) or green (model 58210).

45. SONGS I SING AT PRESCHOOL

    Songs I Sing at Preschool is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers the first verse and corresponding animation of such familiar preschool songs as "Old MacDonald's Farm, " "Five Green and Speckled Frogs,"I'm Bringing Home a Baby Bumble Bee," "B-I-N-G-O," "Five Little Ducks," "Three Little Kittens," and more. The program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of seven preprinted overlays for use with Intellikeys is available.

46. SPEAK UP!

    Speak Up! is a cause and effect progam designed to encourage vocalization in children with cognitive or communication disabilities. The program comes with 10 different images that grow, move, and become wider as the user makes sounds into a microphone (not included). The image changes according to the volume of the sound made by the child. Pictures can also be inserted to customize the program to user needs, including family pictures, pets, and places familiar to the user. This program is accessible by microphone; no other user input is required. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium or faster processor, Windows 95, and a CD-ROM drive.

47. SPECS SWITCH

    The Specs Switch is a button or touch switch designed to control battery- or electrically-powered devices, appliances, or toys for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This switch three interchangeable bases for flexible mounting. Included are the flange base, the flush base, and the strap adaptable base.OPTIONS: A round mounting plate is available for AbleNet's Slim Armstrong and Universal Switch Mounting System (see separate entries). DIMENSIONS: The switch is 1-3/8 inch in diameter. COLORS: Available in red, green, yellow, blue, and black. WARRANTY: The manufacturer offers a three-year warranty.

48. SWITCH ADAPTOR BOX

    The Switch Adaptor Box is a switch adapter for computer designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and fine motor disabilities. When connected to the Penny and Giles Roller Trackball Plus or Joystick Plus (see separate entries), it allows their buttons to be replaced with switches. Connection is made via the switch port on the track ball or joystick. Five jacks on the switch adapter then allow external switches to be used in place of the right/left mouse buttons, drag, double click, and middle X/Y lock.

49. SWITCH BASICS BY SOFTTOUCH

    Switch Basics by SoftTouch is a control switch training program designed for use by children and adults with severe or multiple disabilities. The program may be accessed by a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry), and offers nine different programs for a variety of switch operations, including cause and effect, automatic scanning, step scanning, and row and column scanning. With activities for one or two programs, a variety of learning options are available and include watching clouds roll away to reveal African animals, visiting the beauty salon or barber shop, doing two to sixteen piece puzzles, adding swimming fish to a huge aquarium, making tigers run a course, nudging characters to step forward for surprising results, activating talking fish, becoming a barber or beautician, and more. The program offers a choice of music, graphics and photos for all ages, a choice of the number of switch hits to achieve a result, a choice of one or two players, and a choice of auditory or quiet scans/prompts. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95/98, 32 megabytes (MB) RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

50. SWITCH INTERFACE PRO

    The Switch Interface Pro is a control input interface designed to enable individulas with upper extremity disabilities to operate computers using switches. This unit moves easily between Macintosh and personal computers (PC) and enables up to five single switches (not included) to be connected to control computer functions. The unit is preprogrammed with mouse clicks and keyboard functions. Macintosh users can access a mouse click and the numeric keys 0,1, 2, and 3. PC users can access arrow keys, CAP lock, space bar, Enter, Tab, Shift, backspace, scroll lock, numeric keys 0 through 4, Num lock, click, right click, and double click. Information required for operating the interface is printed directly on the unit. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers and Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: PS2/ADB connection.

51. SWITCH MOUNT

    The Switch Mount is switch mounting hardware designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. It enables the switch to be secured in two positions, sloping and right angle. A Velcro-style fixing pack is included. SIZES: Small (for Specs (not included; see entry) type switches or any small hand-switch), medium (for Jelly Bean switches, not included; see entry), and large (for Big Red or BigMack switches, not included; see entry). DIMENSIONS (HxW): Sloping surface is 6 x 6 centimeters for the small size, 8.5 x 8.5 centimeters for the medium size, and 20 x 16.5 centimeters for the large size.

52. SWITCH TRAY

    The Switch Tray is a switch stand designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. Velcro holds switches and switch mounts firmly in place in almost any position. It can be used in assessment situations where a wide variety of secure switch positions need to be tried. The tray is cushioned for comfort. SIZES: Desktop, medium, and small. DIMENSIONS: The Desktop model is 540 x 290 millimeters (mm), the medium model is 350 x 350 mm to fit many wheelchair trays, and the small model is 240 x 360 mm. COLOR: Black.

53. TECH / SPEAK (MODELS TS2X32, TS4X32, & TS6X32)

    Tech/Speak is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model TS2X32 offers 32 messages on each of two levels, for a total of 64 messages. Model TS4X32 offers 32 messages on four levels, for a total of 128 messages. Model TS6X32 offers 32 messages on six levels, for a total of 192 messages. The messages are recorded in a high-quality recorded voice and can be changed as needed. This unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof plastic case; a shoulder strap; and an external speaker jack. The unit includes a set of six changeable full-color Mayer-Johnson overlays and a Boardmaker (see separate entry) grid. POWER: Uses four double-A alkaline batteries. OPTIONS: 2.5-second messages (standard time) or 4.5-second messages (extended time). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 6.5 x 12.5 inches. WEIGHT: Two pounds.

54. TECH/SCAN 32 & TECH/SCAN 32 PLUS

    Tech / Scan 32 and Tech / Scan 32 Plus are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These direct selection communicators can play back 32 separate messages per level on two, four, or six levels. Messages can be scanned in three different modes (Linear, Step, and Row/Column) at three different scan speeds (slow, fast, and medium). The scanning grid provides the user an uninterrupted view of the scanning lights without having to look through a hole in the overlay. This makes changing overlays easy for therapists, family members, and users by eliminating the need to punch holes into the overlays. Tech Scan 32 Plus has an audio prompt (an audible beep) to provide a scanning cue for users with low vision. These direct selection communicators are similar to Tech/Speak 32 (see separate entry), with the addition of scanning and/or audible scanning cues. Messages on both models are spoken in high-quality "Real Voice" audio. Messages are activated by a light touch on the surface of the message cells. Functions are controlled by switches on the back. There is an adjustable on/off volume control and level switch. The devices automatically turn off when not activated after five scanning sweeps, and turn back on with a touch of the user switch. These devices are drop resistant, able to withstand rough handling, such as falling off of a table or being thrown against a wall, and water resistant for easy cleaning, making them hygienic as well as resistant to adverse environmental conditions. A shoulder strap is included. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery pack. The battery provides up to eight hours of use with a recharging time of four hours. An alternating current (AC) charger is included. OPTIONS: Standard (2.25 second) or extended (4.5 second) message time. Tech/Scan 32 is available with two, four, or six levels, 32 messages per level; Tech/Scan 32 Plus is available only in a 6x32 version. WEIGHT: Less than two pounds.

55. TECH/SCAN 8 & TECH/SCAN 8 PLUS

    Tech / Scan 8 and Tech / Scan 8 Plus are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These direct selection communicators each have eight message cells that produce clear audible four-second messages when pressed. Users can select from eight message sets (or levels), for a total of 64 messages. These devices are similar to Tech/Talk 8x8 (see separate entry) with the addition of scanning and audible prompts. On both of these direct selection communicators, the message cells can be scanned using a light emitting diode (LED) built into the case. Users can scan at three speeds, in linear or single switch step scan mode. In addition, Tech/Scan 8 Plus has an audible prompt, a beep that can be turned on or off. Both devices have a simple rotary on/off volume control, a level select switch, a built-in speaker and built-in recording, and jacks for external inputs or outputs. OPTIONS: Carrying case. DIMENSIONS: Message cells are 2.5 x 2.5 inches.

56. 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 unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof plastic case; a shoulder strap; and an external speaker jack. The unit includes a set of six changeable full-color Mayer-Johnson overlays and a Boardmaker (see separate entry) grid. POWER: Uses four double-A alkaline batteries. OPTIONS: 4.5-second messages (standard time) or 9.0-second messages (extended time). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 6.5 x 12.5 inches. WEIGHT: Two pounds.

57. TEEN TUNES PLUS

    Teen Tunes Plus is a cognitive skills tutorial and a control switch training program designed for use by pre-teens and teens with severe cognitive or physical disabilities and adults learning to use a switch. This program combines a variety of musical interludes with large, interesting graphics, beautiful pictures, and surprising animations. It enciourages intentional use of the switch, improvies visual or auditory attention, enables choice making, and gives the student control over the environment. Incorporated are a variety of ways to use a switch: simple scanning with two through nine choices, auditory or quiet scanning, inverse switch, and press and hold. The scan rate can be changed on the fly. The program can also be accessed using a mouse, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: A hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. Individual versions are available for Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers on diskette. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. The Macintosh version on diskette requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version on diskette requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of seven Intellikeys overlays is available.

58. TFT FLAT PANEL TOUCHSCREEN

    The TFT Flat Panel Touchscreen is a touch screen designed for use by individuals with learning, cognitive, and upper extremity disabilities. This flat-panel computer touch screen uses thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. It has a bright display that doesn't move away when pressed, and that can withstand severe shock and continual vibration. Its housing is cast aluminum. OPTIONS: Desk mount with heavy non-slip base, swing arm mount with clamp or plate for bolts, or swivel mount. SIZES: Choice of 12-inch or 15-inch touch screen panel.

59. TOUCH GAMES 1

    Touch Games 1 is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Pin Wheel, Rockets, Dasher Dog and Annabel, Honey Bee, Memory Doors, and Hectic Highways and develop cause and effect, visual discrimination, matching, and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, CD-ROM drive, and System 7. The Windows version requires a 486 or faster processor, Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive, sound card, and speakers.

60. TOUCH GAMES 2

    Touch Games 2 is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Buzz Off, Wake Up, Brian's Bus, Magic Painting, and Sort and See, and develop cause and effect and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

61. TOUCH MONITOR (MODELS HM17, LM17, & TM17)

    The Touch Monitor, models HM17, LM17, and TM17, is a computer monitor with touch screen designed for use by individuals with learning, cognitive, and upper extremity disabilities. Each model features a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor fitted with Surface Wave touch technology from Elo TouchSystems, Inc., that requires no force and works just as well with fingers, a gloved hand, or a soft stylus pointing device. The monitors have thick, scratch-resistant glass, and continue to work even if scratched. OPTIONS: Model HM17 uses an Iiyama Vision Master Pro 413 model HM703UT monitor; model LM17 uses an Iiyama model LM704 monitor; and model TM17 uses an unbranded monitor with a sturdy base to reduce movement when the monitor is touched. DIMENSIONS: All models have a monitor with a 17-inch screen.

62. TRACKBALL PLUS

    The Trackball Plus is a track ball designed to provide computer cursor control for individuals with fine motor and other upper extremity disabilities. This device features separate buttons for click, double click, horizontal/vertical only, drag, and speed. Five cursor speed settings are accessed simply by touching the speed button. The cursor remains in position when the ball is released and a red light indicates when the drag button is active. This device also has a removable fingerplate that isolates each button and the ball for better control. COMPATIBILITY: Models are available for use on Macintosh computers and IBM and compatible computers with PS/2 or serial ports. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The IBM and compatible model requires windows.

63. ULTRASTIK

    UltraStik is a surface anchor designed to anchor switches and other items to flat surfaces. This adhesive is reusable, extra tough and sticky, and easy to see. Stickiness can be restored with soap and water. UltraStik is available in packages of three custom cut circles (one to fit a Jelly Bean Switch and two for the Specs switch; see separate entries), a package of two custom-cut circles for the Jelly Bean Switch), or one rectangle to enable he user to cut adhesive to individual needs. DIMENSIONS: The rectangular sheet is 3.75 x 6.25 inches.

64. USB SWITCH INTERFACE

    The USB Switch Interface is a switch adapter for computer designed for use by individuals with fine motor and upper extremity disabilities. This switch adapter connects from one to five single switch input devices to a computer. It supports industry standard single switch software applications written for one to five single switches. Switches that have a standard 1/8-inch mini-plug fit directly in the jacks on the interface. Switches with plug sizes other than 1/8 inch can be used with an adapter. It allows switches to send space, enter, tab, esc, backspace, up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, right arrow, 1, 2, 3, 4, 0, and click. Users can change template configurations easily. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: No additional driver software is needed for Windows 98 and above; however, some versions of Windows need to be configured using Windows Hardware Wizard.

65. WORDQ WRITING AID SOFTWARE

    WordQ is a word prediction program designed for use by individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This software works in conjunction with standard Windows and Macintosh word processors and other applications, using state-of-the-art word prediction to provide suggested word options. Text-to-speech capability provides cues. The software continuously provides word lists as the user types and combines visual and speech feedback to aid the user in appropriate word selection and in self-detecting errors. Operating on the assumption that the user's oral skills are better than written language skills, the software's speech feedback aids the user in detecting errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that might otherwise go unnoticed. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible and Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 1 Ghz or higher processor and 512 megabytes RAM (Windows PC), and Windows XP, Vista 32/64-bit, Win 7 32/64-bit or Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.5).

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