Inspiration Software, Inc.

9400 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
Suite 300
Beaverton, Oregon 97005-3300
United States
Telephone: 800-877-4292 or 503-297-3004.
Fax: 503-297-4676.
Web: http://www.inspiration.com.
Email: webmaster@inspiration.com.

Products manufactured by Inspiration Software, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. 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.

2. 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).