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  1. ALPHATALKER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The AlphaTalker is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed to assist nonverbal individuals and those with speech disabilities to converse. This communication board is designed for those with limited communication needs and may be used as an introductory communication tool, as an evaluation tool, or for persons with short term speech loss. The unit comes standard with 3 minutes of standard or 5.25 minutes of ...[More Information]

  2. ALPHATALKER II --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The AlphaTalker II is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed to assist nonverbal individuals and those with speech disabilities to converse. This communication board is designed for those with limited communication needs and may be used as an introductory communication tool, as an evaluation tool, or for persons with short term speech loss. The unit comes standard with 6.5 minutes of standard or 11.5 minute...[More Information]

  3. AXS 1600 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Axs 1600 is a portable computer direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This device is a fully functional Windows 98 pen-based portable computer pre-loaded with Windows 98 and Microsoft Internet Explorer and a choice of communications packages. This system is available with WiVik 2 and WiVox (see entries) and/or with Vanguard for Windows, a highly customizable sy...[More Information]

  4. BLISS LIBRARY (MODEL S504-II) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Bliss Library (S504-II) is a software program that contains 1,400 Blissymbols from the Blissymbol augmentative and alternative communication system for non-verbal users. This is one of 4 programs in the MECC Bliss Training Program Series. The programs are generated in BASIC and permit direct transfer to Blissymbol learning programs. Two diskettes contain the library of 1,400 Blissymbols. A third disk accesses the li...[More Information]

  5. BLISSYMBOL BOOK OR TRAINING MANUALS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol books and training manuals include: Blissymbols for Use, by B. Hehner, covering basic 1400 symbol vocabulary; Teaching and Using Blissymbols, by Eugene T. McDonald; Symbol Secrets, by Shirley McNaughton, a children's book with illustrations; Blissymbols for Preschool Children, by Anne Warrick, a guide for preschool teachers of Blissymbolics; Introducing Blissymbolics, by Leesa Owram, an aid for parents and frie...[More Information]

  6. BLISSYMBOL CONCEPTS (MODEL S504-IV) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol Concepts (S504-IV) is a Blissymbol instruction program designed to teach the concept of left/right directionality, the spatial location of objects, and the concept of pairs. This is one of 4 programs in the MECC Bliss Training Series. The programs are generated in BASIC and permit direct transfer to Blissymbol learning programs. One disk and a manual are included. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple II computers....[More Information]

  7. BLISSYMBOL FLASHCARD SET (MODELS B70 & B72) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol flash card set includes 248 individual cards (2 5/8 inches by 2 5/8 inches or 6.8 cm by 6.8 cm). Flash cards available in black and white (B72) or color coded (B70)....[More Information]

  8. BLISSYMBOL FLASHCARDS --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 05/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol Flashcards. Color coded 2 5/8 inch square cards Includes 248 cards. Can be used to form introductory communication board....[More Information]

  9. BLISSYMBOL STAMP BOOKLET (MODELS B50, B52, & B58) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol stamp booklet containing individual stamps with adhesive backing. Available in color or black and white. One size, 7/8 inch. Recommended for use with B58, A Guide for Using Blissymbol Stamps. Blissymbol stamps and booklet allow teacher and user to construct personalized communication displays....[More Information]

  10. BLISSYMBOL TEMPLATES (MODELS B80, B82, & B84) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol templates provide teacher an accurate way to develop future symbols. Large Imperial: large square 1 inch. Large metric: large square 21 mm. Small metric: large square 11 mm....[More Information]

  11. BLISSYMBOL VOCABULARY GRIDS (MODELS 400 & 405) --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 05/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Vocabulary grid for Blissymbol stamps to make a communication board. Paper grids hold either 7/8 or 9/16 inch stamps; dimensions 20 by 20 inches or 20 by 10 inches. Plastic grid holds 7/8 inch stamps; dimensions 20 by 20 inches. Plastic grid has overlay sheet to protect stamps from use and moisture....[More Information]

  12. BLISSYMBOL WORKBOOKS --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 05/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Six student Blissymbol workbooks. Workbook topics are feelings, location, personal information, seasons, school and weather. Includes review of previous set and becomes a minidictionary....[More Information]

  13. BLISSYMBOLICS: BLISS SKILLS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbolics instruction program for student, teacher and researcher. Provides a skeletal structure from which the teacher can create individualized drills. Drills may be set up according to four possible screen formats using the entire 1400+ Blissymbol vocabulary contained on the MECC Bliss Library Disks. Students interact independently via the keyboard or single input switches (through Game I/O connector). A customiz...[More Information]

  14. BLISSYMBOLS INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 05/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Study guide leads participant through course of study to learn Blissymbols independently. Suggests required and supplemental readings, assignments and provides exercises. Upon completion of program participants may apply to take the BCI Elementary Training Exam (an open book, at home exam)....[More Information]

  15. CONTEXT VARIATION CARDS, C.V.C. (MODELS DE 150 & DE 155) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Symbolic language cards for training nonvocal students to develop an understanding of systematic variation in word concepts. There are eight general category cards such as door, spoon, chair, paper, brush, plate, cup, coat. Within each category are five different contexts in which the cards can be placed, such as table, living room, bathroom, desk and kitchen. Individual cards measure 2 3/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches and the ...[More Information]

  16. CORE PICTURE VOCABULARY & CORE PICTURE VOCABULARY DOUBLE-SIDED --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 10/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Core Picture Vocabulary is a basic symbolic language and visual symbol training system. This set of 160 cards contains pictures and corresponding words for nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The cards are designed to allow the user to construct two to three word combinations representing recurrence, possession, etc. Core Picture Vocabulary Double-Sided has pictures and words printed on both sides, for use with the Dial S...[More Information]

  17. DELTATALKER WITH CONTROL PANEL WINDOW & DELTATALKER WITHOUT CONTROL PANEL WINDOW Picture of DELTATALKER WITH CONTROL PANEL WINDOW & DELTATALKER WITHOUT CONTROL PANEL WINDOW --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 2/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- The DeltaTalker is a direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by persons with speech, visual, cognitive, or physical disabilities. The speech out-put device comes with both digitized speech and synthesized speech. Digitized speech makes it possible to open conversations on the phone, make noises or sing songs, while synthesized speech permits storage of a large vocabulary. It can be accessed either by pr...[More Information]

  18. DELUXE COMMUNICATION BOARD KIT (MODEL 1111) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Deluxe Communication Board Kit, model 1111, is a direct selection communication board that uses a symbolic language system of picture stickers for non-verbal individuals to express ideas, needs, or wants. The kit consists of a black acrylic case with removable top, 4 reversible mat boards, and 246 stickers from the Talking Pictures Communication Board Kit IV (see separate entry). The mats can be placed under the see...[More Information]

  19. FOLDING VINYL CASE FOR COMMUNICATION BOARD --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 05/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Folding vinyl case for communication board. Clear vinyl pockets over rigid board, three two sided panels. Vinyl pocket is open on one side for insertion of Blissymbols. Dimensions open 23 by 17.5 inches, folded 7.5 by 17.5 inches....[More Information]

  20. FOTO SERIES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Foto Series is a set of cards containing color prints. The Foto Series may be used for communication or in language training activities. Three sets, "Foto Foods," "Objects/Occupations," and "Foto Actions" are available. Each set consists of approximately seventy cards, each stored in clear plastic sheets in a three-ring notebook. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 4 x 5 inches....[More Information]

  21. GRID FOR BLISSYMBOL STAMPS AND FLASHCARDS (MODELS B62, B92, & B94) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Grid for blissymbol stamps and flash cards is printed on medium weight bristol board. In size 20 by 20 inches (for 7 by 8 inch stamps). Display folders for grids also available in two types, a trifolder and a vinyl covered folder....[More Information]

  22. LIBERATOR (MODELS LIB-STD-KEY-BLU, LIB-STD-KEY-RED, LIB STD-KEY-GRY, LIB-STD-HP60-BLU, LIB-STD-HP60-GRY, LIB-STD-HP60-RED, LIB-LIT-KEY-BLU, LIB-LIT-KEY-GRY, LIB-LIT-KEY-RED, LIB-LIT-HP60-BLU, LIB-LIT-HP60-GRY, LIB-LIT-HP60-RED) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2001) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Liberator is an electronic portable direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with speech and language disabilities. This product uses Minspeak so that symbols are used to represent words, sentences, or phrases. The user can select any symbol or set of symbols by pressing the keys with the appropriate icons on the Liberator's keyboard. The Liberator features movable icons which allows...[More Information]

  23. LIBERATOR II Picture of LIBERATOR II --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Liberator II is an electronic portable direct selection or scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with speech and language disabilities. This communicator features a back-lit display, a 128-location keyboard, overlays and symbol sheets, memory transfer interface for IBM and Macintosh computers, printer capability with printer paper, an operator's manual, and instruction books. Available in a model whic...[More Information]

  24. PASSPORT KITS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Passport Kits are symbolic language system communication books designed to be smaller versions of the small Porta Book portable communication book (see separate entry). The Kits contain pictures with the correspondiing word suitable to the set. The user can communicate by opening the book and pointing to the desired item, or by circling items ahead of time using a water-soluble marker on the clear vinyl that covers each...[More Information]

  25. PATIENT PAKS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Patient Paks are communication displays designed to be used in health care settings as initial communication aids during the assessment process or with patients who temporarily need a communication system. Each package contains 50 sheets that have been sized to fit on a clip board or patient chart. Three packages are available. Patient Pak- Pictures have fifteen pictures and several blank squares; each square is 2". Vocab...[More Information]

  26. PEACEKEYPER ---DISCONTINUED (VERIFIED 4/96). RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- PEACEKEYPER is a picture communication book with a fold-out electronic voice output keyboard. The book is a 3-ring binder with 64 color-coded laminated symbol pages included on which pictures and the appropriate words are pre-printed. The pages themselves, which can be removed from the binder, can be used as a direct communication aide. The fold-out keyboard, which produces single-word digitized speech and has a lexicon of ...[More Information]

  27. PERSONAL TRAINER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 1/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Personal Trainer is a combination communication board and voice output dictionary designed to enhance language and spelling skills for individuals with developmental or speech disabilities. This product is a combination of TIGER's communication system, the PEACEBook (see separate entry), and Franklin's voice output keyboard, the Bookman MWS-840 Talking Dictionary and Thesaurus (see separate entry). The picture pages ...[More Information]

  28. PICTOGRAM IDEOGRAM COMMUNICATION, PIC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Symbolic language system developed by Subhas C. Maharaj for nonverbal individuals. Pictograms are symbols illustrating objects, ideograms illustrate concepts or actions. PIC kit contains PIC Language Board; 400 2 by 2 inch symbols; 400 5/8 by 7/8 inch stick on symbols; instruction booklet; screening, assessment and training manual; progress report forms; data collection sheets; and carrying case....[More Information]

  29. POCKET PICTURE HOLDER (MODEL 2250G) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 6/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Pocket Picture Holder is a pocket-size communication book designed to hold symbolic language pictures. Two 1.5-inch square symbols will fit on each vinyl page; the book can hold up to 64 stickers. Blank cards in 6 colors (included) can be inserted as background in order to color code pages of category of symbols. A card is also provided which contains ID information and an explanation to the "listener" about the purp...[More Information]

  30. POINT TO PICTURES CORE PICTURE VOCABULARY --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Point to Pictures Core Vocabulary is a four disk set for use with Point to Pictures Discrimination or Development programs (see entries). The set contains 160 line drawings that may be used for vocabulary training. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple II+, Apple IIe, and Apple IIGS computers....[More Information]

  31. POINT TO PICTURES PICTURE COMMUNICATION SYMBOLS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Point to Pictures Picture Communication Symbols is a two-disk set containing 90 pictures for use with Point to Pictures Discrimination or Development programs (see entries). Pictures cover early social communication and vocational level words for activities of daily living. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple II computers....[More Information]

  32. PORTA BOOK (MODELS 1053, 1055, 1056, & 1058) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Porta Book is a folding communication aid designed to hold picture symbol and corresponding word cards (not included). Porta Book is available in four sizes: The Small Porta Book, model 1055 ($11.95), holds up to sixteen picture cards; the Standard Porta Book, model 1053 ($14.95), holds up to 24 picture cards; the Large Porta Book, model 1056 ($16.95), holds up to 36 picture cards and features a Velcro closure and a...[More Information]

  33. PORTA NOTEBOOK (MODEL 1058) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Porta Notebook, model 1058, is a communication book with locations for picture symbol or word cards (not included). This symbolic language system has 8 bound heavy vinyl pages plus 2 on the inside hard covers. The Porta Notebook has 6 mounting sheets. The outside cover made of simulated leather. DIMENSIONS: 6 x 9 inches. COLOR: Burgundy....[More Information]

  34. PROJECT STAR --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Project STAR is a multi-level computer-based reading program, designed for students with learning disabilities, which uses small, sequenced steps to build reading fluency and skills. The program is divided into two areas: a Basic Instructional Program (BIP) and Language Experience Activities (LEP). BIP has three levels (purchased individually) which aid in developing vocabulary, language, comprehension, and spelling skil...[More Information]

  35. SPECIALIST --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 1/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Specialist is a combination symbolic picture communication board and voice output dictionary designed to enhance language and spelling skills while performing as a communciation device for individuals with a developmental, cognitive or speech disability. This product combines the TIGER's PEACEBook (see separate entry), a 64 page picture communication binder with a fold out adaptation of the Franklin Language Master 6...[More Information]

  36. SWITCHENSEMBLE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 9/1999) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- SwitchEnsemble is a music composition program designed to enable persons with physical and cognitive disabilities to engage in a variety of musical activities through various input devices. The SE package comes with a song disk with more than 75 tunes arranged in a variety of musical styles, from nursery rhymes to contemporary jazz and rock settings. The program uses the sound chip built into the Apple IIGS to create th...[More Information]

  37. TALKING BLISSAPPLE (MODEL S18) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blissymbol communication system with voice output. Includes over 1,400 pre-programmed symbols from which words can be selected to create user' s vocabulary. Blissapple Creation/Editing commands allow user to create new Blissymbols or modify existing symbols. Program will hold up to 2, 000 preprogrammed and custom symbols. With a dot matrix or grappler printer user can print symbols with or without the words printed above ...[More Information]

  38. TALKING PICTURES COMMUNICATION BOARD KIT IV (MODEL 1110) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Talking Pictures Communication Board Kit IV, model 1110, is a portable communication board and symbolic language system designed for use by persons with communication and speech disabilities. The Kit includes sufficient materials to create four communication boards: 196 symbol, letter, and number stickers and fifty blank stickers from which a vocabulary may be developed; two reversible matboards; two vinyl envelopes...[More Information]

  39. TALKING PICTURES KIT III - DAILY LIVING NEEDS (MODEL 1060) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talking Pictures Kit III - Daily Living Needs, model 1060, is a symbolic language pictures system designed to assist children and adults with communication disabilities in expressing their needs in the course of daily living. The kit includes 220 picture cards in eleven categories: food, clothing, shelter, parts of home, furniture and accessories, kitchen and accessories, clothing, clothing accessories, grooming, food a...[More Information]

  40. TALKING PICTURES KIT V - DAILY LIVING NEEDS IN SIGN LANGUAGE (MODEL 1090) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Talking Pictures Kit V - Daily Living Needs in Sign Language, model 1090, is a sign language training system that uses flash cards with illustrations and words on one side, and a pictorial expression of how to sign that word on the back. The pictures on the front of the cards are identical to those used in Talking Pictures Kit III (see separate entry). The print of the written words on both sides is large. The kit i...[More Information]

  41. TEMPLATES --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 05/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Templates to draw accurate Blissymbols. Durable plastic, three sizes....[More Information]

  42. TOUCH 'N TALK COMMUNICATION BOARDS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 6/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Touch 'n Talk Communication Boards are rigid, waterproof, white plastic boards designed to accommodate communication stickers such as Touch 'n Talk or Pick 'n Stick (see separate entries) for direct-selection communication through pointing, and to accept washable or permanent marking pens for written communication. The Touch 'n Talk Communication Boards are available in two sizes, and optional transparent slip-on vinyl c...[More Information]

  43. TOUCH 'N TALK COMMUNICATION NOTEBOOK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 6/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Touch 'N Talk Communication Notebook presents a symbolic language system in the form of a small looseleaf binder with blank pages on which can be filled with user-specifiable communication stickers. The notebook is small enough to carry, but large enough to hold many pictures. The notebook comes with dividers to separate the pages into sections for easy reference. The dividers have color tabs on them, each containing...[More Information]

  44. UNIPIX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Unipix is a spiral bound 58-page notebook containing 265 color illustrations to be used for communication. These 1.5" square pictures pertain particularly to common messages that individuals need to communicate in order to cope with their environment. Sections of the Unipix book are marked by color tabs labeled with graphic symbols. DIMENSIONS: 4.5 x 6 inches....[More Information]

  45. UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATION BOARD --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Symbolic language system. Designed for communication when verbal or written communication is not feasible. Has symbols, images, words and Morse coded alphabet on board measuring 12 by 14 inches. Words and pictures printed on both sides....[More Information]

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