South Florida Device Lending Library
HEARING
UBI-DUO Price: $1,995.00 Contact: 1-866-505-7008 www.scomm.com The UbiDuo eliminates need to write notes back and forth, and increases the human factor. The UbiDuo can be used in nearly every possible setting whether it is in an education, community, social or work setting. In businesses and agencies, the UbiDuo is put to use for communication between employees and with customers.
Conversor Pro Personal FM System Price: $895.00 Contact: 1-800-825-6758 www.harriscomm.com The Conversor Pro is a compact, wireless FM transmitter and receiver that focuses on desired sounds to provide the user with clearer, sharper hearing in virtually any environment. With comfort, ease of use and portability, the Conversor Pro is perfect for anyone with hearing difficulty. By increasing the available sound level, the Conversor Pro puts less strain on the hearing instrument amplifier. This allows higher sound levels without the risk of distortion and feedback. The microphone transmitter can be directed by hand or placed near the sound source up to 150 feet away, and will also accept direct input from a stereo, computer or TV. The zoom setting on the microphone allows users to focus on the sound source, while the omni-directional setting focuses sound from all around in close proximity. The lightweight receiver can be worn around the neck or even placed under clothing, and works with t-coil equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants or binaural headphones for users without a t-coil instrument.
Listen Tech-FM Tour Guide System Price: $1,699.99 Contact: 1-212-766-0248 www.audiolinks.com/catalog/tourguidesystems The highly portable Listen LS-06-072 tour guide system is perfect for conference rooms and other venues. This 72MHz, 7-person system has all the advantages of FM wireless and all the convenience of a digital interface. The LS-06-072 includes the LT-700-072 portable transmitter with an over-the-ear microphone, 7 LR-400-072 display receivers with ear speakers, AA alkaline batteries, and a carrying case to hold them all. The 72MHz LR-400 receiver uses 57 narrow band channels. A locking mechanism can prevent accidentally switching channels while using the receiver. The LT-700-072 transmitter has an operating range of up to 150 feet, which allows you to roam wireless in a large area of about 60,000 square feet. The LT-700-072 works with a microphone or with a line level source, such as a CD or MP3 player. The transmitter's user-friendly, multifunction LED display can be programmed to display only those of the 57 available channels that are in use. The transmitter antenna is built into the microphone cord, and operates on two AA batteries.
Sign Language Translator Price: $229.95 Contact: 1-800-825-6758 www.harriscomm.com South Florida Device Lending Library
Enter a word using the touch screen keyboard and watch a video clip signed by a live individual. This portable, pocket-sized dictionary is ideal for those in education, public service, students, friends and family.
Pocket Talker Ultra Price: $157.95 Contact: 1-800-981-5119 www.floridareading.com The Pocketalker Ultra Personal Sound Amplifier amplifies sounds close to the listener while reducing background noise, making it ideal for use in noisy situations, TV listening, one-on-one communication, small groups or listening in a car. With the dual mini earphone, the Pocketalker can get up to 120dB SPL high volume output and clarity. Achieve nearly 100 hours of typical usage; the red light on the top panel flashes when the battery is low.
Turbo Ear Personal Sound Amplifier Price: $19.99 Contact: 1-800-981-5119 www.floridareading.com
Sonic Boom Alarm Clock Price: $ 43.95 Contact: 1-800-981-5119 www.floridareading.com Sonic Alert Sonic Boom alarm clock- Turbo charged loud - vibrating alarm clock- Shakes you awake with powerful bed shaker and adjustable extra loud alarm- Built- in pulsating alert lights- Adjustable volume and tone- Snooze defuser- Large red LCD- Explosive red display- Battery back-up.
Future Call Loud Ring and Strobe Light Telephone Signaler Price: $ 22.99 www.pattersonmedical.com This affordable phone ring amplifier is line powered and has a bright strobe to alert user to the telephone’s ring. Three ring tones; three ring volume settings (off/low/hi).Wall mountable. No batteries or AC adapter required. VISION
Jordy-Portable Video Magnifier Price: $3,095.00 Contact: 1-800-589-8835 www.visual-techconnection.com South Florida Device Lending Library
The JORDY head-worn electronic video magnifier provides portability to people with low vision. Excellent for distance viewing, you will use this for meetings, sporting events, or anywhere on the go. This battery operated system can be worn like a pair of glasses or used as a desk-top video magnifier when placed in its optional docking stand and attached to any monitor. Image is similar to viewing 48” screen from 4 feet away.
Acrobat Visual Tech Price: $2,295.00 Contact: 1-800-589-8835 www.visual-techconnection.com/acrobat.htm The Acrobat TV and Acrobat VGA are similar versions of a full color, auto-focus innovative rotating camera on a flexible "long" or a sturdy "short" camera arm which enables people with low vision to perform daily tasks more effectively. The Acrobat system is a unique, easy-to-use video magnifier which is ideal for near, distance and self-viewing. Just connect the Acrobat TV to any television or the Acrobat VGA to any VGA (PC computer) monitor. By rotating the camera, the user can read, write, groom and magnify images at any distance. Any task is
Eye Pal Solo Device Price: $1,895.00 www.abisee.com/products/eye-pal-solo.html The Eye-Pal SOLO reads aloud almost anything printed— books, newspapers, mail, labels, bills, instructions on the food packages, even text on a crumpled piece of paper — quickly and easily. And it’s so simple to use that anyone - from an 80 year old blind grandmother to her three year old granddaughter - can use it right out of the box. Developed to enable anyone who is blind, lower- vision challenged or neurologically disabled to easily get the content from any printed text and “read” with their ears. Take SOLO out of the box, plug it in, and place down a document, a book or newspaper on the base on the device and within seconds it begins to read aloud. To read another document simply replace current document with a new one. Orientation of the page does not matter. There’s no manuals and no complicated controls—just simplicity, speed and accuracy.
Trekker Breeze Price: $895.00 Contact: 800-722-3393 www.humanware.com HumanWare introduces the very simple and affordable GPS for people who are visually impaired. As simple as your TV remote, the Trekker Breeze handheld talking GPS can be controlled by one hand. It verbally announces names of streets, intersections and landmarks as you walk. No need to stop passersby to know where you are... simply press a button and Breeze tells you your location on the spot. When you are in a vehicle, Breeze announces all intersections, allowing you to exit when you want.
SmartView Versa Price: $595.00 Contact: 800-722-3393 www.humanware.com With large, simple to use buttons and a large color LCD display, the SmartView Versa is an easy to use electronic handheld magnifier that can magnify images up to 15X. The autofocus lets you hold the Versa at the optimal distance from the object and your eyes. Rest the Versa on the page, use the writing stand or flip out the handle for optimal viewing. South Florida Device Lending Library
MiniMax Electronic Magnifier Price: $ $375.00 Contact: 1-800-468-4789 www.lssproducts.com With its compact design and 2.8" TFT screen, the miniMAX is an indispensible little pocket tool. Designed for simplicity and productivity, miniMAX has three easy top-access buttons which are identified with high contrast icons. Three discrete levels of magnification range from 2X to 7X, while a full range of color and color select options help create your optimal viewing combination. A freeze frame mode even allows you to store and manipulate an image. 3 hour battery life, or can operate while plugged in. Closed unit measures 3.5" x 2.4" x 1.2" and weighs only 5 ounces.
8’ Bar Magnifier & Deluxe Frame Page Magnifier Price: $99.99 (each) Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com
Easy Pocket Price: $ 72.95 Contact: 1-800-981-5119 www.floridareading.com If youvare looking for a small, illuminated magnifier you can use in restaurants and other dimly lit locations? If so, then the new easyPOCKET is perfect for you.
DAILY LIVING
Talking Blood Pressure Monitor Price: $155.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Specially designed to meet the needs of those with low vision who must regularly check their blood pressure, this unit announces blood pressure and pulse rate. Arm cuff inflates and deflates automatically. Kit includes meter with standard adult size arm cuff (fits circumference 7.5 to 12.5 inches). South Florida Device Lending Library
Ameriphone RC 200 Price: $398.00 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com The RC200™ remote control speakerphone, by Clarity®, features a high-fidelity speakerphone, voice activated answering and a wireless remote. With a variety of optional accessories available, the RC200™ is an ideal communications solution for those with limited mobility.
Telemergency Big Button Speaker Phone w Pendant Price: $129.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com This affordable large button phone works as a standard phone, with the additional useful feature of remote activation. Press the button on the remote to answer the telephone when it rings. The speakerphone is now activated which allows you to have a hands free conversation from up to 20 feet from the base. The remote can also turn on an emergency function that sounds a loud internal alarm to summon other people in the house. It also activates the speaker phone, dials up to 10 pre-set phone numbers, and delivers your pre-recorded emergency message. You can talk to the person who answers via the speaker phone. Emergency activation has an 80 foot range.
Telemergency 750 Emergency Help Phone System with Pendant Price: $119.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Having this telephone emergency caller in a home lets a person living alone summon help by pressing the button on a pendant. Offering even more security, it has a daily monitor (Alarm-Call) that the user needs to turn off daily to assure the family that he/she is well. - Sends emergency message (pre-recorded or user recordable) to up to 6 telephone numbers - Speaker phone function allows you to communicate without moving to the base; range from base is about 100 feet - Phone can be answered by pressing pendant button and speaking through speaker phone
Freedom Alert Emergency Response System Price: $299.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com The FreedomAlert system allows you to contact family and friends at the click of a button. It is the first programmable, 2-way voice communication pendant that quickly puts you in contact with up to four relatives, neighbors or friends should you need it. All at the touch of a button. And if your programmed contacts are unreachable, FreedomAlert can be programmed to dial a 911 operator. What’s especially attractive about this system is that there are no contracts, no activation fees and no monthly fees. A single, one-time purchase gives you the ultimate personal emergency response system at your fingertips. South Florida Device Lending Library
Ameriphone Photo Phone Price: $36.72 www.amazon.com Plantronics P300 Ameriphone Amplified Corded Photo Phone makes calls louder and clearer, amplifying sound up to 18 decibels. It has 9-programmable photo memory buttons to insert personal photos.
Teletalker Enhanced Amplified Telephone System Price: $200.00 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 www.pattersonmedical.com The TeleTalker™ is specifically designed to improve speech understanding over the telephone. Each of these amplified phones combines a powerful amplifier with a sophisticated signal processing circuit to enhance phone signal quality. Additionally, the TeleTalker™ functions as either an amplified telephone (up to 55dB) for those seeking phones for the hard of hearing or as a normal telephone for users who don't need amplification.
Braille Large Button Cordless Phone Price: $64.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 www.pattersonmedical.com Includes the following features: 40 channel auto scan; 10 number memory; handset page/locator; hearing aid compatible; handset receiver volume control 15 dB gain; lighted keypad; extra loud ringer; visual ring indicator; handset vibrates on incoming ring; back-lit LCD display.
Add on Photo Dialer Price: $ 76.95 Contact: 1-800-981-5119 www.floridareading.com Put up to 24 3" x 2" photos in this album and when you or anyone in your family wants to dial someone in the album, all you do is press the large button next to the photograph. The unit is easily connected to any phone using an analog telephone line. Programming the numbers takes only minutes. You can also program a button for 911, for your doctor, your pharmacy or any other important non-family contact. The unit measures 6.5" x 8" x 2" and operates on 2 "AA" batteries.
Portable Telephone Amplifier Price: $34.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com South Florida Device Lending Library
This small amplifier attaches to any phone to provide an acoustic boost, and adds the unique feature of becoming a portable personal amplifier. - straps to the earpiece of any corded, cordless or payphone telephone handset (not cell phones) - boosts sound up to 30 dB and uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries - 3.5mm output jack: connect headphones or other hearing aid or cochlear implant couplings to use as a personal amplifier
Tap Memo Personal Organizer Price: $159.95 www.tapmemo.com The TapMemo is a pocket size digital memo recorder that includes a voice recognition user interface, and clear sounding voice prompts making it one of the easiest personal organizers to operate. There are only two buttons, one to adjust the volume, the other to activate voice control. All you have to remember is to press the TapMemo button and speak one simple phrase which is "What can I say". The TapMemo responds to you by speaking the available menu choices. TapMemo features include: Memo Recorder - Address book - Phone Dialer - Appointment Calendar - Talking Clock and Date - Alarm Clock Unit Finder that responds to a whistle - Battery Meter - Memory Meter - Locking feature that protects your personal information General characteristics: Internal Speaker - 1 earphone jack - 1 Charger Jack - 3.7 Volt internal Lithium ion rechargeable battery - Battery Life Approximately 10 hours working time - Battery Life Approximately 11 months when not in use. - Phonebook max numbers per name 49 - Max number of phone book entries 60 - Max number of Memo Pad entries 30Max recording time per memo 60 seconds.
Pen Friend Recorder Price: $125.00 Contact: 1-800-468-4789 www.lssproducts.com The PenFriend is simple and enables you to record your own label for a wide range of items in and around the home, at school and work. Additionally you can use this as a voice recording device to make memos and reminders when needed. Touch the PenFriend to the sticker, and your message is played back to you in a clear voice. Stickers can be recorded as many times needed. You can use the PenFriend everyday to label anything in your home including food products, file folders, CD's, medicines, or cleaning supplies. It's a great way to leave audio messages for other people in the house. The PenFriend can also be used as an MP3 player. It's entirely portable, so you can take it to run errands such as going to the bank or grocery shopping. ours of recording time available on the 1GB internal memory Easy to use and record household items Download MP3 files including books and music
Recordable Talking Alarm Clock - Pill Reminder Price: $ 39.95 Contact: 1-800-468-4789 www.lssproducts.com This Recordable Talking Alarm Clock is perfect for many different uses around the home. As an alarm clock it can be programmed for 6 daily alarms which can each be independently set. The time and date are easily seen in large bold font on the LCD display. Additionally, this clock acts as an electronic pill reminder. Individually recorded messages can be created to play at each of the alarm, for example "Take aspirin at 11 AM." This is perfect for anyone who takes one or more medications per day. An alarm check button scans through each alarm, noting its time and on/off status. For added ease of use, buttons are located on the top of the clock and are color coded.
Jenda Lifetime Voice Calendar Price: $39.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com South Florida Device Lending Library
Simple to use, versatile, and programmable calendar. A child, adult, or grandparent can record to do lists, daily appointment, birthdays, anniversaries, weekly or annual events and messages by pressing the appropriate large button along with the record button. Features include: * speaks in English or Spanish recording up to 900 messages * has large, easy-to-see and understand buttons * lightweight and very portable (measures 11.25" x 8.75" x 1") * light blinks to alert you for today's messages * mounts 3 ways - wall, desk or magnets for refrigerator * uses "AAA" batteries and gives a low battery warning * retains information when batteries are changed and holds multiple messages per day
Loc8tor Lite Price: $79.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com The Loc8tor Lite is the ultimate locating device to help you keep track of your keys, TV remote, and any other valuable. This credit-card-size device can be used to find almost anything that has a homing tag attached to it. The Loc8tor's audio (and visual) cues point you in the right direction and guide you to the exact location of the missing item.
Steel Walker with 26’’ Seat Price: $85.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Easy to use, lightweight walker with wheels. Folds easily for storage and travel. Flip-up cushioned seat. Ergonomic handgrips with adjustable handle height for maximum comfort. Weight capacity 250 lbs.
Telescoping Wheel Ramp Price: $149.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Ramps easily extend for use with steps, curbs or vehicles. Completely adjustable with push-button locking mechanism. Rust-resistant aluminum construction. Features durable, non-skid treads. U-shaped tracks for added safety. Three section design contracts easily for storage in a convenient carry bag, which hangs over wheelchair handles. Size: 7” wide, adjusts from 3’ up to 5’ long. Unit weight: 6 lbs. per ramp. Weight capacity: 660 lbs. (330 lbs. per ramp)
Communication Picture Board (Ensglish) Price: $30.00 Contact: [email protected] http://eadassociates.com/products.html#cpb The Communication Picture Board was designed to help bridge the communication gap between emergency first responders and people who are deaf. The picture board is proven to also effectively enhance the communications needs between first responders and non-English speaking populations, children, people with developmental disabilities, as well as those impacted by a traumatic event. South Florida Device Lending Library
These boards are helpful in a variety of settings, in the field, on an ambulance, in a shelter, at an assistance center, etc. The Communication Boards contain pictures with a word describing the picture underneath in both English and Spanish
Emergency Readiness Wheels (English & Spanish) Contact: [email protected] http://eadassociates.com/products.html#cpb EAD Emergency Readiness Wheels © are sturdy, easy-to-use, and magnetized. They provide guidance on getting prepared and how to respond when a disaster occurs. The wheels are two-sided: One side of the wheel provides advice on how to get prepared, including:
Doing an assessment, Forming a Personal Support Network, Ready Kit and Go Bag, Emergency List, Emergency Information, Evacuation, Shelter, and Service Providers The other side provides advice on how to respond when a disaster occurs, including:
Tips for responding to hurricanes, earthquakes, hazardous material incidents, fire, flooding, tornadoes/downbursts, and extreme hot/cold weather
Provides space to write important emergency contact numbers and information including fire, police, doctor, personal support police, doctor, personal support ,network, pharmacy, service providers, medical conditions, physical/mental limitations, and other important information necessary during emergencies.
Talking Calculator Price: $20.00 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Clear female voice speaks the individual digits or whole integers. Volume control also turns the voice off. It is available with an earphone. It features a large 8 digit LCD readout with numbers that are .62 inches high. The calculator adds, subtracts, divides, multiplies and calculates percentages.
Sci-Plus Talking Calculator Price: $325.00 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com This is the only large display scientific calculator that also talks. Using it, the student can perform scientific, statistical and trigonometric calculations with voice prompts. Measures 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches and weighs only 14 ounces. Its high contrast LCD display has enlarged, proportional numbers .The keypad has enlarged, and highly visible keys with positive activation and color differentiated operation keys.
Jumbo Universal Remote Control Price: $14.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Controls up to 8 different devices with one remote (TV, DVD, VCR, TV/DVD Combo, TV/VCR Combo, VCR.DVD Combo, Cable, Satellite). Remote is compatible with most major brand of devices. Large soft buttons are easy to see and push. South Florida Device Lending Library
Code search feature can discover your remote codes automatically. Sleep programmable power off timer. Super sized jumbo remote is 11"x5". Requires 2 AA batteries.
Big Button Remote Control Price: $ 24.95 http://www.bigbuttonremotes.com The extra large buttons of the BIG BUTTON™ Remote Control have big, readable characters. The lighted buttons are very large and they all light up at the touch of any button.
Wireless TV Remote Price: $159.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com The oversized TV remote control is perfect for viewers with impaired motor coordination. The wireless remote features a large striking area with 2" push buttons. The buttons are clearly labeled with words and symbols for Channel, Sound and On/Off functions. Uses infrared technology compatible with most remote-controlled TV’s. Five input jacks allow you to control the remotes with external capability switches (not included). Requires 2 AA batteries.
Unisa TV Listener Wireless Price: $43.00 www.amazon.com It works just like your remote control, sending an infrared signal from your TV right to the deluxe cushioned stereo headphones you wear. TV sound too low or too loud? Simply adjust the volume control right on the headphones. There is no interference from cordless telephones, garage door openers, microwaves or other electronic devices. Now you can watch TV in absolute comfort and privacy while others sleep, study, or read in the same room.
Laptop Bed Table Price: $99.95 www.flaghouse.com Sturdy, specially designed portable laptop table provides full control and flexibility, allowing you to place the laptop exactly where you need it.
Adjustable Folding Table South Florida Device Lending Library
Price: $89.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Ideal for wheelchair, graduated table or bedside use. Hardwood desktop with easel adjustment provides easy positioning. Folds flat to store, with built-in handles for carrying. 14"W x 17"L. Height adjusts 5½"–11"H. Latex free.
Handle Button Hook/Zipper Pull Price: $13.49 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Two aids in one, the Hook answers buttoning needs, and the Zipper pull attaches to hard-to-handle zipper tabs, making it easier to zip. Adds leverage to small zippers. Latex free.
Hairbrush With Velcro Handle Price: $19.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Velcro® strap with big D-ring holds brush for those with minimal hand function. Widely spaced plastic bristles have tiny bulbs on tips to glide easily through hair with minimal pull. Latex free. Hairbrush with Velcro® Handle. Easy-to-fasten handle for those with limited grasp. Latex free.
Klick Pencil Holder Price: $19.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com A clicking sound indicates that the pencil is in place and won’t slide up. Use screwdriver to set and lock items of less than 3/16" diameter to desired angle. Bend the metal frame with pliers to tilt the pencil back under the palm if needed. Adjusts to nearly every hand, right or left. Usable with any utensil holder.
Typing Aid Price: $13.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Hand clip is attached to a soft plastic key depressor. Useful for keyboards, calculators, telephones, etc. Clip may be re-bent to suit individual’s hand.
Slip on Typing Aid (Right, Large) Price: $22.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 South Florida Device Lending Library http://www.pattersonmedical.com Slips on and off hand easily, tightens with a Velcro® strap. Has rubber tip for touching the keys. Molded plastic adjusts with heat gun.
Arthwriter Hand Aid & Dexball Writing Aid Price: $8.99 & $26.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Versatile tool helps people with hand or finger disabilities to eat, write, groom and perform other daily activities.
Ring Pen Witing Instrument Price: $7.95 http://www.ringpen.com Provides writing relief to people with arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or anyone that writes often.
Steady Write Pen Price: $6.50 www.amazon.com The Steady Write pen is a unique writing instrument for either the right or left hand. Steady Write pen is a helpful tool for those who have weakened grasp due to arthritis or limited use of hands when writing due to neurological disorders.
Writing Bird Price: $27.88 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 www.lifesolutionsplus.com The Writing Bird™ is a writing instrument that is ideal for people who are unable to hold a pen. The writing tool can be used with either the right or left hand. Gentle pressure on the bird's tail allows it to glide along the writing surface without smearing. This writing aid is made of frosted, durable plastic. A retractable pen with blue ink is included.
Portable Book Holder & Page Turner Price: $18.99 & $14.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Book Holder: Designed to allow pages to be turned easily. Folds flat for easy carrying and storage. Unbreakable clear plastic. Holds any size book. Page Turner: Features a hand clip with long, curved aluminum bar tipped with a rubber end. Use to easily flip pages, even heavy coated paper. The ergonomic handle is comfortable and simple to use. South Florida Device Lending Library
Roberts Book Holder Price: $39.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com The Roberts Book Holder holds any book, regardless of its thickness or size, at a convenient reading angle. It prevents pages from flipping while allowing the reader to turn them effortlessly. And when not being used, it folds to a flat 7/16", thinner than the slimmest notebook, easy to store or transport (built-in handle).
Universal Holder with Velcro Strip Price: $19.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Use to assist in manipulating a variety of everyday objects—just wrap the hook & loop closure around the desired object for a secure grip. Great for use with a phone, brush, walker, and more. The plastic-covered metal frame can be bent to fit any size hand.
Check & Signature Writing Guides Price: $2.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com This check writing template fits a business check measuring 8 x 3 inches, and has cutouts for all necessary entries.
Talking Alarm Clock (English & Spanish) Price: $24.95 www.Princetonwatches.com
Door Knob Extension Price: $12.99 Contact: 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com Soft rubber molding snaps over doorknob, providing leverage to turn the knob. Fits knobs 2"–2½" in diameter. Handle is 2½" long. Latex free. South Florida Device Lending Library
Maddagrip Opener Price: $6.95 http://www.wrightstuff.biz/maop.html The Maddagrip Opener conforms to almost any size cap permitting the user to effortlessly open anything from small vials and bottles to large jars. The longer shape and textured outside grip provide a better grip for weak hands. The large diameter of the grip fits into the entire hand and offers extra turning power.
Pillbox with Repeat Timer Price: $8.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com This 3.25 x 2 inch combination pill holder and timer works in both capacities. The pill section is divided into 2 large compartments that easily hold a couple of days' pills. Sliding open the cover panel is extremely easy. The timer is both simple to set and will repeat the alarm at the time interval you set it for, if you take pills on a regular schedule. beeps for one minute.
Liquid Level Music Alert Price: $10.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com When liquid reaches 1" or 25 millimeters from the top of the cup, a lovely tune is sounded alerting the user to stop pouring. It uses two - 357 A batteries that are included.
AUGEMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Nova Chat 10 Contact: 1-330-674-6722 http://saltillo.com/products/nova-chat-10 NOVA chat 10 has the largest display of any Chat communication device. It offers the well known Chat Software on an Android platform. Like all "Chats", NOVA chat 10 offers a durable yet sleek portable design, with features that include a 10.1" display, switch scanning, Social Chat, IVONA speech synthesizer, and many other Chat features. A variety of vocabulary configurations provides options for each individual that uses our "Chat" systems. NOVA chat includes thousands of SymbolStix™ symbols and PCS™ symbols can be added. South Florida Device Lending Library
Text Speak TS-4 Wireless Price: $529.00 Contact: 1-203-557-0222 www.textspeak.com TextSpeak™ TS text-to-speech keyboard series converts text to speech while you type. Works without a PC and is simple to use. Unique portable design; new models include 100% wireless operation. A perfect AAC augmentative communication aid for speech impaired individuals, post operative patients, or anyone who needs audio feedback with synthesized speech.
Big Mac Communicator & I Talk 2 Communicator w Levels Price: $119.00 & $199.00 Contact: 1-800-322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com
Time Cue (Set of 6) Price: $16.00 each www.mayer-johnson.com TimeCue encourages functionality in the real world by helping students manage everyday tasks and adjust to necessary transitions. Record a single message up to ten seconds, then set the digital clock to play the message at the set time. Add Picture Communication Symbol (PCS) cues for visual support. Transport anywhere with the lightweight, portable design that folds flat.
Go Talk 4 & 9 Price: $145.50 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com This easy to use, lightweight and rugged picture communicator has a 20 message capacity (Go Talk 4) and a 45 message capacity (Go talk 9) which provides great sound and volume control. Features easy sequential recording, an option for whole level erasing and built-in overlay storage.
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Go Talk 20 Price: $192.50 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com This easy to use, lightweight and rugged picture communicator has a 100 message capacity which provides great sound and volume control. Features easy sequential recording, an option for whole level erasing and built-in overlay storage.
Spin a Schedule Price: $19.95 Contact: 1-877-471-1863 www.augresources.com Comes with 240 printable labels by the letter size sheet. Schedule base measures 8” across, circle circumference is 5 ½” with 10 picture windows total. Spinning dial on one side and window on the other with dry-erase board. Comes with 240, 1” x 1” repositionable, printable labels that can be stuck on and removed from schedule as needed. Add your pictures to printable labels using software template (template download information will be included in packaging).
Talking Brix Communicator (3 Pack) Price: $114.50 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com Talking Brix are thin, light communicators with built-in magnets, perfect for carrying in a pocket, or placing around the room. Use one Brix for personal reminders, or attach as many as you like, creating simple, scalable communication grids.
Super Talker Progressive Communicator Price: $348.95 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com SuperTalker features 16 minutes of recording time and a total of eight levels of messaging capability. Not only is every message location accessible via external switch, SuperTalker is even equipped with a special "Step Ahead" jack allowing a single switch to activate SuperTalker's messages in-order.
IPAD WI-FI 16GB & 64GB South Florida Device Lending Library
Price: $499.00-$699.00 Contact: 1-800-MY-APPLE www.apple.com
IPAD Stand Price: $39.00 Contact: [email protected]
IPAD Mount (mini-arm) Price: $129.00 Contact: [email protected]
IADAPTER Case Price: $195.00 Contact: 1- 888-353-2634 www.AMDI.com The iAdapter is a fully rubberized housing that is designed to protect your iPad from damage and everyday usage. It has dual amplified speakers to enhance the sound quality and volume of the iPad. A unique feature of the iAdapter is the slide cover that can hide the iPad Home button to keep the user from accidentally leaving the current application. The iAdapter comes with a plastic stand as well as a carrying strap, LCD Screen guard and USB Charging kit.
Big Grip IPAD Case Price: $34.95 www.biggrips.com
IPAD Mounting System Price: $ 509.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com 3 products in one. A protective case, a mounting system that easily attaches to any wheelchair or tabletop, and the iPad Cordless Super Switch which has a 5 inch diameter target and works with any app that’s been programmed for switch access. South Florida Device Lending Library
IPAD Sound System Bundle Price: $ 699.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com The iPad Sound System mounting platform includes a tabletop base, an iPad case for iPad 2 or iPad w/retina display, iPad Cordless Super Switch and adjustable stylus. It also includes the Light Duty Magic Arm.
Keyboard Communicator with USB mini Price: $825.00 Contact: 1-877-608-9812 www.turningpointtechnology.com This is a portable Text-To-Speech solution for those people on the go. Its small and light weight; it can also work with your own specialized keyboard: • DECtalk® with 9 voices (male and female) • Features 2 lines by 16 characters LCD display • Unlimited Vocabulary • Stores two sets of up to 36 commonly used phrases in memo memory • Text Substitution memory for abbreviation expansions • Mini Standard PS/2 Keyboard • Built-in audio amplifier and speaker • Standalone, works without a PC • Compact size: 8.75"x7"x1.25"• Weight:1 lb • Uses 4xAA batteries
AMDI- AAC BUNDLE KIT Price: $3,368.00 Contact: 1-888-353-2634 http://www.amdi.net Includes:
•Smart/128 – $1,185.00 The Smart/128 communicator features a transparent top grid that can be easily removed. With the grid, the Smart/128 is a standard static 128 location AAC device. Without the grid, the Smart/128 can be used as a pictorial communication device. This key feature with the removable flash memory card and overlay recognition brings an added level of versatility to our new device.Smart Series features: Smart Overlay System Interchangeable FLASH card Slimmer housing design and Carrying handle
•Two Partner/Plus w divider – $168.00 The Partner/Plus is designed to adapt to the skills of each individual and encourage users to learn at their own pace. The Partner/Plus grows with users through each stage of development. It is a single message communication device that easily interlocks with other Partner/Plus’s to create multi-message communicators. Start with a single message communicator and add on as skills are acquired. An elevated platform and slot for objects or picture cards makes the Partner/Plus a great tool for teaching object discrimination. The Partner/Plus’s design has a low profile in the front that allows messages to be activated with the slightest movement. Create your own communication device with the flexible of the Partner Series! Using the easy slide in clip feature connect Partner Series devices together and go from a single message device to a 4 or more message device in seconds. South Florida Device Lending Library
•Smart/Speak - $985.00 The Smart/Speak is a 32 message, multi-level AAC device designed to aid communication through direct selection. Using Real-Voice technology, the Smart Series provides speech playback at a high audio quality. It has the same Time- Lock Technology along with many other distinct features such as its light-weight and portability, etc.
•Smart/Talk - $885.00 The Smart/Talk is an 8 message, multi-level AAC device designed to aid communication through direct selection. Using Real-Voice technology, the Smart Series provides speech playback at a high audio quality. It has the same Time- Lock Technology along with many other distinct features such as its light-weight and portability, etc..
•Partner Plus 4 - $240.00 The Partner/Plus Four device has been completely redesigned with the user and classroom teachers in mind. The sleek carrying handle and light weight makes this a perfect device for simple communication on the run. The four input and output jacks make participation in classroom circle time activities interactive and engaging.
Tech Speak Price: $600.00 Contact: 1-888-353-2634 http://www.amdi.net The Tech/Speak is a 32 message communicator. Using Real-Voice technology, the Tech Series provides speech playback at a high audio quality. Time-Lock technology controls recording to enhance operations. The Series is user- friendly and easy-to-use, while also being durable and rugged. Made with a shatterproof high impact ABS injection molded case, they are designed to be drop resistant. The water resistant membrane panel operates with a light-touch. The series is light-weight and portable and all units can be easily mounted.
Cheap Talk 8 Price: $284.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com Stores up to 48 5-second messages! The 6-Level Communicator is ideal for teaching language skills and communicating. Record 48 6-second messages on 6 levels. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as often as you wish. The 7-Level Communication Builder is a self-contained communication device. It allows the user to record and play back 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 different messages per level. There are seven levels for recordings, giving you a total of up to 112 messages (in the 16 window setting). Total record time is 300 seconds. South Florida Device Lending Library
Pixon Project Kit Price: $285.00 www.prentrom.com The PixonTM Project Kit is an early language development program built around the use of low-tech manual communication boards. The program provides materials and strategies needed to support effective early AAC intervention. The curriculum provided in the Pixon Project Kit focuses on teaching a small set of high frequency, re-useable core vocabulary words. The goal of the curriculum is to provide individuals with complex communication needs with the same words used by typically developing children. The Pixon Project Kit is a communication and language curriculum. But it also works as a stand-alone low-tech communication system, a teaching tool to build language concepts prior to making a transition to a high-tech speech generating device, and a complement and back-up system to a high-tech speech generating device.
PCS (Picture Communication Symbol) Cards- Set I, II & III Price: $175.00 www.acciinc.com Some of the PCS now come on durable (credit card stock) plastic 2" cards. Perfect for use with the Picture Exchange Communication System, making schedules and job charts, attaching to communication vests and aprons, making sentence strips and many other uses. Come with a black and white symbol on one side and the same symbol in full color on the other side, and are perfect to attach with Velcro. PCS Cards Set I: A beginning set of cards designed for young children. The vocabulary includes many foods, entertainment items, animals, and grooming items. All parts of speech are included as well as common phrases. PCS Cards Set II: Additional vocabulary in the same categories as in Set I, as well as vocabulary for the classroom.
ChatterVox Price: $149.95 Contact: 847-816-8580 www.chattervox.com The ChatterVox portable voice amplification system is design to elevate vocal output of people with temporary or permanent voice impairments. Worn as a fanny pack around waist, with a woven nylon waistband that is adjustabl. The ChatterVox can amplify the user’s voice 12 to 18 dB. This kit includes the ChatterVox unit, charger, 6 NiHM rechargeable batteries, and the selected microphone unit. This unit includes the DynaMic Headset Mic which is worn as a conventional headset microphone.
Penfriend Portable Price: $169.00-$350.00 Contact: 800-982-2248 www.acciinc.com PenFriend Portable USB Stick adds word prediction, speech and an on-screen keyboard to almost any software. It also reads out almost any text, such as web pages or word processed documents. PenFriend predicts the words you are typing - one key press then finishes the word for you. It also learns the words you use frequently and recently. This information is saved for each user, together with individual settings. PenFriend Portable USB is ideal for those on the move. No software installation needed. Just plug it in, double-click the icon and it works. Includes multi-language version (including Spanish). South Florida Device Lending Library
EnableMart Price: $595.00 Contact: 888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com
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Mini Dome Airtivity Ball popper Price: $86.95 Price: $84.95 Increases visual attention! Mini Dome’s eye-catching colors and vibrations. Magically powered by air! It’s poppin’, droppin’ air-powered fun! Activate your switch and watch the colorful Simply press anywhere on the dome or its plate, and the bright confetti spin, music plays and balls pop up and then follow them down the track. Hear silly sound effects and 8 lively songs which play up the dome vibrates. Provides hours of visual, auditory and tactile stimulation. (No switch is required). to 25 to 40 seconds. Toy runs for 20-30 seconds after switch activation.
Basset Hound Drumming Bunny Price: $40.95 Price: $32.05 Bow wow! Activate your capability switch and take your dog for a walk. Rat-a-tat! She walks and plays her drum while moving her head side to side. Basset walks, sniffs, and wags his tail when he is with you.
Butterfly Price: $39.95 Plays 18 different songs! Just hit your switch and the multi-colored blinking lights dance around the Butterfly while children’s favorite music plays. Great for visual tracking.
Time Tracker Price: $49.95 Visual timer! A wonderful timer to reinforce time management. Set the amount of time for each colored section. The lighted green, yellow, and red sections flash sequentially as time runs out. The yellow light serves as a warning and the red light tells you that time is up. For added reinforcement, you can also select a sound effect to play when a colored section changes. The timer has hundreds of uses including setting time limits, enforcing time outs, and easing transitions. • Easy to program time from seconds to hours • Six sound effects • Volume control • LCD display • Pause feature South Florida Device Lending Library
Digital Sand Timer Price: $17.99 Contact: 1-877-471-1863 www.augresources.com Provides great visual representation of time left to complete task.
Bead Stacker Price: $22.95 www.flaghouse.com
Catch a Color Mit
Price: $34.95 www.flaghouse.com
Jack in the Box (Curious George) Price: $91.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com
Flex Switch Price: $51.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com Encourages swiping and grasping! The colorful switch motivates the user to reach out and swipe or grasp the switch to activate any toy or device. It is made of wood and is extremely flexible.
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Price: $204.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com Race your cars around the track using two specially adapted remote control steering wheels. Each remote has two gumball switches to move your car forward or to make it turn. Using the two switches increases bi-lateral hand usage. Remotes also have two external jacks for your own capability switches.
Wireless Pitching Machine Price: $95.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com Everyone can take turns being the pitcher. Just activate the wireless switch and the pitching machine winds up the ball and pitches it to a batter. Switch works from up to 10 feet away. Machine can be used with or without a capability switch.
Stove Communicator Price: $135.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com This kitchen top sequencer communicator is great for dramatic play. You can record fun cooking instructions or songs. When the user stirs the pot with the special spatula, the recording plays. Total record time is 300 seconds. It also comes with pre-recorded sounds including water boiling and an egg being cracked open and frying. The two burners are brightly lit with blinking multi-colored LEDs, making cooking a fun and safe experience. Includes 3 wooden pots, one spatula, one spoon and an oven mitt which are stored underneath. Has a volume control for the sounds. Can be used on a wheelchair tray or tabletop.
Visually Impaired Kit Price: $2,199.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 www.enablingdevices.com
Visually Impaired Communicator - $349.95 Intensive background illumination! These units have two dimmable fluorescent tubes which provide intensive background illumination. The icon holders are transparent which allow the therapist/teacher to use clear or transparent icons. Pictures are not included.
•Portable Communicator for the VI - $429.95 Illuminate your icons! Designed for the visually impaired user, this unique state-of-the-art communicator provides intense background illumination of transparent icons. It is also extremely flexible – four scan modes and your choice of the number of fields to use. Start working in two fields and increase up to eight fields as the user increases his abilities. South Florida Device Lending Library
•Illuminated Picture Frame Communicator - $340.95 Bright Lights! Brightly illuminated communicator was designed for those with visual impairments. Push on any of the 4 pictures to activate your pre-recorded message, and illuminate the photo. • Uses 4" x 5" picture card holders • Holds up to 8 photographs using front and back • Work in fields of one, two, three, or four • Direct select, single switch scanning, or auditory cueing • Adjustable scan speed of 2, 6, 9 seconds • Three broadcast options: speaker only, headphones only, or speaker and headphones • 12 levels with 300 seconds of recording time, 6 seconds per message
•Symbol Communicator for the Blind - $338.95
Perfect for the totally blind or dual sensory impaired! This portable symbol communicator can store 6 messages on 6 levels for a total of 36 6-second messages. Touch one of the six removable tactile symbols to activate a message and at the same time you will feel a vibration, which can be turned off if not desired. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as often as you wish. Tactile symbols are a graphic language system using concrete or abstract representations that are both permanent and manipulative and can be tactually discriminated by an individual who is totally blind or dual sensory impaired. Included is a recommended starting kit of 6 tactile symbols: Bathroom; Something wrong; Drink; I want; Finished; Eat.
•High Contrast Icons - $63.95 In print and on CD! Suggested by a parent of a child with cortical blindness and her communication specialist, these icons are highly visible to the most visually impaired. Package includes more than 50 photos in two sets of icons (3" x 3" and 5" x 5¼") both in printed form and on a CD.
•Musical Light Box - $62.95 Enhance your view of the world! This multi-purpose musical light box can be used as a bright backlight for tracing or as a light source for people with visual impairments. Easily activated by switches.
•Visually Impaired Activity Center - $130.95 Specially-designed for the visually impaired! This activity center features a blue tactile plate which vibrates when pressed, a pull-ball which activates a fan, and a textured yellow oval plate which turns on an AM/FM radio. Provides loads of fun for the visually impaired. South Florida Device Lending Library
•Tic Tac Toe -$138.95 Three in a row! Tic Tac Toe game is a great version of the classic game for all ages. Activate your colored switch to light up your chosen colored LED square and you are on your way to making a Tic Tac Toe in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal pattern. Music plays and lights flash when you have the winning combination. Item has two switch inputs so players can use their own capability switches if needed.
•Bright Switch for the Visually Impaired - $84.95 Blinker flashes! The flashing blinker helps visually impaired individuals locate the switch. When the switch is activated, the yellow textured lens lights brightly while music plays and the switch vibrates. A switch set on the bottom allows you to choose any or all stimuli. The bright blinker can also be turned off.
•Adjustable Angle Sequencer w/Switch - $173.95 Bright lights! Our new sequencer is designed for the visually impaired. The circular patterned red LED lights in the center give the user a visual cue for targeting and encourage the user to activate the switch. The angle of the big 5" switch is adjustable from 32 degrees to 90 degrees. The light can be turned on or off. This sequencer has a total of 300 seconds recording time and can be clamped. Also works as a switch.
•Penguin Roller Coaster - $33.95 Fun for all ages! You don’t have to travel to the South Pole to see these adorable little penguins climb to the top of their iceberg and “swoosh” down the slide to the bottom. Works with switches.
•Connect Four - $43.95 This classic vertical checkers game has now been adapted for the visually impaired. It has added textured rubber on all the black pieces for tactual identification and easy recognition.
•Totally Tactile Communicator - $253.95 Communicate with textures! Tactile communicator is a wonderful place for the VI user to start communication. The unique communicator has adjustable activation time (1-12 seconds) so you can feel the plates for the set time without activating the message. • 6 levels • Total of 36 messages • 7 seconds per message • Tactile level changer • Mounted on a lazy susan South Florida Device Lending Library
•Koosh Switch - $68.95
All ages will enjoy our colorful Koosh™ Switch. Touch the compelling ball of rubber strings and you are instantly rewarded with lights, music and vibration. Great fun! Lights and music are disabled when used as a switch.
Autism Kit Price: $1,649.95 Includes:
•7 Message Take or Place N’ Talk Go Board - $184.95 Learning through actions...That is what Take N’ Talk devices strive to achieve. This model allows you to record seven 35-second messages. You then play the message back by removing or placing one of the 3" x 3" icon frames. Pocket on the front of the unit can be used for storage. Seven icon holders (black) and wall mounting hardware included. Pictures not included. •PECS Pictures 1.75 •PECS Communication Book •PECS Training Manual with CD
•Ellie Cards – Complete Package - $249.95
A great tool for facilitating communication with children with autism, as well as other language delays and disorders. The Ellie Cards are small laminated photographs of foods and toys commonly used by children and their caregivers. These cards are used for children who are at a concrete level of using actual photos for communication. Choose Toys & Colors (72 cards), Food & Snacks (120 cards), both sets of cards (192 cards) or a Complete Package which includes all 192 laminated cards with Velcro in a binder with colored-coded pages and a choice board.
•Talking Photo Album - $54.95 Versatile! Create a talking communication book with photographs, icons and drawings. • Press the bottom of page to start your message. (Requires a moderate amount of pressure) • Total of 24 pages • 10 seconds of recording time per page • Holds 4" x 6" pictures • Great to use as an interactive storyteller, choice maker or slide show
•Talkable IV w/12 Levels - $199.95 Facilitates communication! These compact visual message communicators allow for simple communication and come with built-in icon holders. The Talkable II allows the user to record two messages. Choose between two activities such as asking and answering questions (e.g. yes, no). It has 10 seconds of recording time on each side and has output jacks to activate two devices. The Talkable III allows for three 5-second messages. Three jacks allow you to simultaneously activate a toy or device for immediate reinforcement. The Talkable IV allows for four 5-second messages with four jacks to operate devices. The 12-Level Talkable IV allows for four 5-second messages on 12 levels for a total of 240 seconds of record time. All the Talkables come with free clear covers. South Florida Device Lending Library
•Put-em-Arounds (Set of 5) - $284.95 Make requests! These talking wall communicators give individuals with limited verbal communication skills the ability to initiate communication throughout their day. Record your message (20 seconds) and have the children actively participate with their peers, family, and teachers. Put them in different areas of your classroom or house to express simple messages. For example: “I’m hungry, I want a cookie”; “I have to use the bathroom”. Recording and re-recording requires only the push of a button. Wall mounting hardware is included. Some classrooms place them on lapboards or tabletops
•Time Timer - $54.95 For individuals with perceptual problems this item is a must-have. The Timer creates a visual awareness of elapsed time. The use of high-color resolution makes it possible to visualize remaining time. Ideal for classrooms, therapy or home use.
•Choice 4 Communicator - $399.95 A great transitional communicator! This unique communicator allows you to sequentially illuminate objects, photographs or icons with its super bright lights. The device also allows you to adjust the number of choices based upon the skills of the user. Work with just one field or add two, three or four fields. Kits include objects, photographs, and icon strips. Features: • Direct select or single switch scanning with auditory cueing • Adjustable scan speed of 2, 6 or 9 seconds • Three broadcast options: speaker only, headphones only, or speaker and headphones • 12 levels with a total of 300 seconds record time
EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE & PRODUCTS
Solo Literacy Suite 6 Price: Varies Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com SOLO is a literacy suite of the most popular assistive technology accommodations, including a text reader, graphic organizer , talking word processor, and word prediction. SOLO 6 is simple to use, yet powerful for students who struggle to read and write. For these students, SOLO 6 places all of the right tools at their fingertips. The accommodations in SOLO put students in charge of their own learning.
Solo Writing Coach Price: Varies Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com SOLO Writing Coach is a scientifically-proven writing intervention kit used in conjunction with the SOLO Literacy Suite. Scripted lessons help teachers deliver high-quality writing strategy instruction when accompanied by SOLO technology. A detailed implementation guide assists administrators with site- and district-wide implementation and data collection. The proven methodology helps students achieve dramatic writing gains—even in short intervention periods. SOLO Writing Coach paired with SOLO Literacy Suite is perfect for intervention, special education or summer school/extended day programs. South Florida Device Lending Library
Incite Learning Series DVD Price: $149.00/ per set title Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com A collection of original short films and a thought-provoking instruction model to engage every student in the critical thinking and feeling process. This research-based program was developed around the science of how students learn best using the theory of "anchored instruction" and "front-loading" standards-based curriculum. The Incite! Learning Series will reduce lecture time and create a truly engaging differentiated learning experience for every student in your inclusion or self-contained classroom. This program provides students with a real-time and engaging film to anchor their knowledge and "live “significant events in history with personal feeling. It is the perfect program to complement textbooks, full-length videos and expert lectures. Teacher guides and student materials are ready to use right out of the box helping you provide excitement and apply a new learning technique right in front of your students' eyes!
Simon S.I.O Stages 1 & 2 Price: $149.00 (1-4 computers/each) Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com Simon S.I.O. is a software program that delivers individualized phonics instruction and corrective feedback to your beginning readers. It was developed by Dr. Ted Hasselbring of Vanderbilt University who is known for his work with Read 180. In Simon, students move systematically and at their own pace as they learn letter sounds and word families. In addition, students practice spelling words, discriminating between like words and reading newly learned words within controlled texts. Utilizing Simon’s Progress Reports, teachers can quickly check students’ progress on screen or print the reports out to include in student portfolios. Who needs Simon S.I.O? Students who fail to attain foundational phonics skills face inevitable academic hardships as they move beyond the early grades where they shift from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn.
Word Maker Price: Varies Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com WordMaker uses a variety of activities to build targeted phonics skills. WordMaker is Systematic Sequential Phonics Instruction, which is, according to the National Reading Panel, the most effective approach for teaching Phonics. Students build on the words they know how to read and spell to create new words that are longer and more difficult. The 140 progressive lessons focus students on specific letter combinations, thus teaching the early reader to look for patterns and apply what they know about them when encountering known and unknown words. Wordmaker was developed in collaboration with Dr. Patricia Cunningham, creator of the Four-blocks Literacy Model.
Start to Finish Literacy Starter Price: $139.00 (single set 1-4 computers/each) Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com Teaching students with multiple disabilities to read can be a challenge. But, with the right materials and teaching practices, you can break through the low expectations trap and teach your students to read. Giving the opportunity to read appropriately leveled materials is an essential part of early reading success. But until recently, the available literature options available for the older, beginning reader were very limited, and were rarely curriculum-tied. Start-to-Finish Literacy Starters changed this. The engaging switch-accessible computer books were written specifically for adolescent students reading at beginning levels. Each Start-to-Finish Literacy Starters set includes three different books linked to an age-appropriate topic. Using standards and research outlined by Don Johnston’s Beginning Literacy Framework, each book is written and edited to meet these guidelines: assessment and progress monitoring tools, age-appropriate and engaging content geared toward adolescents, fully switch accessible, literature that fits into the curriculum at an appropriate readability level, materials and adaptation ideas to support AAC users, always activities to support reading comprehension, readers profile chart, vocabulary card with information on how to use them.
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Start to Finish Library Title Set To check all available options and prices: http://www.donjohnston.com/products/start_to_finish/library/pricing_funding.html Contact: 1-800-999-4660 How can Start-to-Finish Library help my struggling readers? The Start-to-Finish Library offers struggling readers a wide-selection of age-appropriate narrative chapter books written at two readability levels and delivered in three media formats. Students accomplish several goals with this unique series: they practice reading fluently and with comprehension using multiple text and electronic supports, while accessing the curriculum’s required topics, genres and literature.
Start to Finish Core Content Title Set To check all available options and prices: www.donjohnston.com/products/start_to_finish/core_content/pricing_funding.html Contact: 1-800-999-4660 How can Core Content help my students with their grade-level textbook content? Start-to-Finish Core Content offers engaging, standards-based informational texts written at two levels and delivered in three media formats. Captivating expository texts prompt students to question, make meaning and summarize as they read to learn in content-area classes and intervention programs. Students hear the language of informational text read by narrators, then practice reading with auditory and visual support.
Start to Finish Literacy Starter Workshop Price: $249.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com
Word Q / Speak Q Price: $198.00 Contact: 603-516-0830 - ST4 Learning Inc. www.wordq.com/purchase.html Word Q/Speak Q is an integrated word prediction and speech recognition tool available. It has been designed to be more forgiving than other programs, offering more success for users. It's perfect for those who struggle with writing.
TextHelp Read & Write Gold Price: check site Contact: 888-248-0652 South Florida Device Lending Library http://www.texthelp.com Texthelp Systems develops innovative software to help struggling readers and writers, those with literacy difficulties, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments, and where English is a second language. The software products improve users reading, writing and research skills at school, in the workplace, and at home. Texthelp has three core business divisions: Education & the Workplace Solutions, Publishing, and Speech Services. Read & Write GOLD, the most popular software product is designed to assist students and individuals of all ages who require extra assistance when reading or composing text.
Ginger Software Price: $79.00-$119.00 www.gingersoftware.com Based on a full sentence context, Ginger can automatically correct severe spelling and grammatical mistakes at an unmatched success rate. It enables users to produce error-free texts, quickly and easily. The product operates as an online service and supports Microsoft text editors such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. Ginger Software's mission is to facilitate error-free writing, particularly for those who use English as a second language, or for those with learning difficulties like dyslexia.
IntelliTools Classroom Suite Price: $ 345.00 Contact: 800-588-4548 http://store.mayer-johnson.com/us/ IntelliTools Classroom Suite provides direct instruction at all tiers of intervention to help students who are struggling with challenging concepts in math, reading and writing. Tools incorporate multimedia modeling, animation and auditory support to assist students with challenging concepts. IntelliTools Classroom Suite gives students an infinite amount of time and practice to suit each student's varying needs. Instant feedback is provided so each student has a level of independence and support while they work. Teachers can also track student progress to see how students' skills are developing. IntelliTools Classroom includes more than 50 new templates to save you time, ELL support, DIBELS remediation and 6+ Writing Traits. Modify templates with simple wizards and a video tutorial with demonstrations.
Clicker 5 (single user) Price: $249.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 http://www.donjohnston.com Great communication tool for many ability levels. Students use standard access options or switches to access an enormous palette of words, pictures and speech. • Support students as they progress in developing literacy skills. Create customized reading and writing materials for a variety of ability levels. • Help students move from pictures to words. Writing grids can be created with pictures only, pictures and words, or words only- facilitating transitions for developing writers. • Increase students' vocabularies. Linked grids of associated words and pictures give students a variety of options in their writing. Clicker 5 is the versatile tool that lets teachers customize reading and writing materials for students with beginning to advanced literacy skills. Create on-screen books and talking communication boards for students developing early literacy. Built-in auditory scanning gives immediate access to switch users. Students use writing grids with Clicker 5's word processor.
Suitcase Series (ICS & Clicker 5) The Writing Bin- Early Skills 2 CD Collection, Writing Bin I and II Bundle (ICS), Writing Early Skills (Clicker 5) Dakota’s Adventure (Clicker 5), Price: $129.95-$999.95 (depending on number of users) Contact: 425-712-3141 South Florida Device Lending Library www.learningmagicinc.com/products.html
Inspiration Software Price: $84.00 Contact: 1-800-877-4292 www.inspiration.com For visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations, use Inspiration® 9, the ultimate thinking and learning tool. Brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views. To take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, use the integrated Outline View to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. With Inspiration's Presentation Manager, transform your diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge.
Neo Software Price: $97.30 (single user) Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com Neo is the easy-to-use, lightweight, affordable learning device that can be put on the desk of every student and works with classroom computer resources. Designed for use by multiple students, Neo's larger screen, full-featured word processor, and expandable functions make it the writing, keyboard training, and quizzing solution for the entire classroom. Ability Level-Grades 3-12 • Interest Level-Grades 3-12.
Franklin Talking Dictionary & Thesaurus Price: $189.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com An all-in-one language teacher. Using its new ClariSpeech, it speaks words and definitions (does not speak the letters as they are typed) plus it has a large keyboard with adjustable type size and screen contrast. Its features include: 130,000 word dictionary; 500,000 word thesaurus including 11,000 antonyms; grammar guide; 12 educational and fun games; instant spelling correction; crossword puzzle solver and much more.
Classmate Reader Price: $499.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com Now, you can bring all the excitement of portable text readers to your students, while ensuring all the added supports they need are included. ClassMate Reader accepts a wide range of text formats, the others will not. This is important because you’re going to be getting lots of different types of digital instructional materials. Let’s say you request a textbook from the NIMAC (a NIMAS file), or even a publisher (probably a pdf), none of the consumer models will read these file types. The ClassMate Reader includes an array of study and strategy tools to increase students’ active participation in the reading process. Highlighting-By simply touching the screen, students can highlight text to focus on specific passages. They can later call up those highlighted passages in the form of an electronic study guide Text and Voice notes-support text-to-self connections Bookmarks-allow students to instantly return to important sections or pages On-board dictionary- students can immediately look up a word's spelling, pronunciation and meaning South Florida Device Lending Library
Intel Reader & Portable Capture Station Price: $1,495.00 Contact: 800-722-3393 www.humanware.com The Intel® Reader enhances independence for people with visual impairments, blindness, or reading-based learning disabilities by providing convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. The Intel® Reader's unique design combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel ® AtomTM processor that converts printed text to digital text, and then reads it aloud. With the Intel Reader, people can: Gain more freedom with the ability to read printed materials anytime, anywhere, enjoy greater flexibility, using the Intel Reader to access a wide variety of printed materials and to read and manage content in the ways that are most convenient for them, gain independence, privacy and confidence by handling reading tasks for themselves, without having to wait for assistance, and increase productivity and achieve more with fast, efficient access to the printed information they need at work or school and in their daily lives.
Edamrk Reading Bundle Price: $799.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com The Edmark Reading Program, by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Learning Technology, teaches basic reading skills to the most struggling readers and non-readers. Through short instructional steps, students are taught recognition and comprehension, and their progress is automatically tracked. Carefully planned introduction of words and evolution of sentence structure promote language development. The content is appropriate for students of all ages. Single-switch scanning is supported to Increase word recognition and comprehension, develop vocabulary, build self-confidence, and monitor progress.
Mobile Activity Player Price: $749.00 Contact: 800-588-4548 http://store.mayer-johnson.com/us/ Perfect for the ever-changing classroom, the Mobile Activity Player is a lightweight touchscreen computer that is pre-loaded with Boardmaker Plus Player and standards-based curricular activities designed to save you time. Ready-to-go right out-of-the-box, Mobile Activity Player lets you share adapted activities with all of your students for go-anywhere learning. In wired or wireless environments, Mobile Activity Player gives you unlimited access to thousands of time-saving activities on BoardmakerShare, our free board- sharing site, where educators – just like you – have posted their favorite activities. Designed for Go-Anywhere Learning The Mobile Activity Player’s durable design stands up to daily use so students can take it from their classrooms to their homes – and everywhere in between. Its design supports different access needs with a convertible touchscreen that rotates for use as a laptop or tablet computer. Loaded with Lots of Content Unlike any other portable touchscreen computer, every Mobile Activity Player is pre-loaded with time-saving content. Boardmaker Plus Player and a bundle of three Curriculum Companion activities are ready-to-use right out of the box. Want to add even more interactive Curriculum Companions to your Mobile Activity Player? Every Curriculum Companion works on every Mobile Activity Player, so add another bundle of three, or as many individual Curriculum Companions as you please.
Attainment Netbook Price: $1,395.00 Contact: 800-327-4269 www.attainmentcompany.com The NetBook is so easy to use and carry. A built-in touch screen converts from a standard computer layout to a handheld tablet. It includes 16 of Attainment's best software programs preloaded and ready to go. An ideal life skill instruction tool.
Mimio South Florida Device Lending Library
Price: $699.00 Contact: 1-800-726-7086 www.perefectsolutions.com What is mimio? Mimio is a unique collaboration tool that captures everything you write or draw on a whiteboard, in color and real time and then transmits the information directly into your computer. You can then revise, print, share, export to HTML, or drag-and-drop your whiteboard notes into any Windows® application. How does mimio work? mimio attaches to any standard whiteboard, connects quickly to your computer, and uses sophisticated infrared and ultrasound technology to track the position of your marker stylus and eraser on the board. How can mimio help me become more productive? mimio streamlines the transfer of information so everyone on your team can contribute to a whiteboard session - whether they're in a different room or a different time zone. mimio is inexpensive, lightweight, and durable. It fits in a briefcase, attaches quickly to different sized whiteboards, and is easy to set up and use. Think of all the ways you can use mimio: team meetings, distance-learning classes, networked brainstorming sessions. With mimio, ALL the members of your team can contribute ideas and share knowledge, from anywhere in the world.
Geo Safari Smart Talk & School/Communication Card Set Price: $89.99 & $49.99 Contact: 1-800-726-7086 www.mayer-johnson.com The GeoSafari SmartTalk lets students practice listening and speaking skills with vocabulary cards that slide right into the GeoSafari station. Just slip a card with a realistic photograph and the word is read aloud, allowing students to associate the image with the sound as they add it to their vocabulary. Words are repeated and used in context before students are asked questions that assess comprehension. Truly interactive, every GeoSafari SmartTalk features a child-friendly interface, high- quality audio, flashing lights and fun sound effects.
Model Me Kids Videos (Ages 2-17) Price: $129.95-$135.95 www.modelmekids.com Model Me Kids® videos demonstrate social skills by modeling peer behavior at school, on a playdate, at a birthday party, on the playground, at a library, at the dentist, restaurant, and more. Real children model and narrate each skill. DVDs for ages 2-17.Designed as a teaching tool for children, adolescents, and teenagers with Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD or NLD), and developmental delays, the videos are used by parents, teachers, and therapists. The videos are also helpful for teaching children with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome.
Key to Access Price: $358.90 Contact: 815-927-7390 www.readingmadeez.com The Key to Access is not much bigger than a car key – yet still opens the world of computer information to individuals with print-related disabilities. This is the ultimate in portable accessibility! The Key to Access enables you to take your literacy software with you on a portable USB MP3 Player. By just inserting the MP3 Player into any USB Port, the floating tool bar will appear and then you just select any of the eight different tools. The software NEVER needs to be installed on your computer. All your personal settings are saved on your Key to Access so that no matter which computer you use, your access will be the same.
Reading Pen Price: $219.99 South Florida Device Lending Library
Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com The Readingpen Basic Edition K-12 is a simple, easy to use, portable, discreet, device that provides immediate word support to the reader. It helps achieve a smoother and more continuous reading flow and provides quick and simple comprehension. The Reading Pen Basic Edition K-12 lets the user read and understand independently.
Echo Smart Pen 4 GB Price: $149.95 Contact: 1–877–727–4239 www.livescribe.com The smartpen revolutionizes the act of writing by recording and linking audio to what you put on paper. Tap on words or drawings in your notes, and the smartpen replays recorded audio from the time you were writing. Transfer notes to your PC to backup, replay, and share them online.
PointScribe Handwriting System Price: $250.00 Contact:719-685-7883 www.pointscribe.com PointScribe is a multi-sensory, interactive software for teaching students of ALL abilities to handwrite using captivating visual, auditory,and tactile stimulation. Students interact with PointScribe by writing on a touch screen. They learn as they play-with-a-purpose in response to auditory and visual cues. Each lesson is reinforced with multi-sensory stimulation as the student hears the name of the shape, sees the shape, and writes the shape.
Franklin’s Children Dictionary Price: $59.95 www.franklin.com/estore/details/products Improve a child's reading and writing skills with this interactive speaking dictionary. Over 40,000 easy-to-understand definitions are pronounced for effective vocabulary learning. The automatic phonetic spell corrector turns "nolij" into "knowledge" while an animated handwriting guide demonstrates print and cursive styles. Includes a rhyme finder, five word-building games, and a vocabulary word list that can be created by the user. Works with headphones for privacy. Ideal for ages 6- 10.
Speaking Language Master Price: $189.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com
Teachers and Parents agree that the Speaking Language Master™ is the answer for students of all ages who are challenged by blindness, visual or speech impairments, learning disabilities or dyslexia. It offers full speech controls to read screens or speak individual words at the speed you choose.
COMPUTER ACCESS
Touch Window Price: $346.00 - $376.00 Contact: 1-800-397-0921 www.infogrip.com ProEd's TouchWindow® is a multipurpose input device that performs as a touch screen, graphics tablet or keyboard substitute. With the touch of a finger you can make selections, move objects, pull down menus and draw graphics. TouchWindow has a Plexiglas screen that attaches easily to the computer monitor with self- adhesive strips. It can also be removed from the monitor and used as a single switch. Comes in a 15 inch and 17 inch screens. South Florida Device Lending Library
Switch Interface Pro Price: $79.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com Switch Interface Pro 6.0 has an easy-to-use interface because it requires no software and can be used with both Windows and Macintosh computers. Five ports allow you to plug in multiple switches and provide the flexibility of emulating everything from a single-click to a return. Just push a button to change function sets. Connect up to five standard switches to run your switch-enabled software. All the information you need to operate the switch interface is printed right on it. Teachers get programs up and running in seconds. Bright indicator lights tell teachers which functions are active. Connects to USB ports and the extra-small size makes it easy to tuck away and travel with. Each interface comes with the cables needed for connecting to the computer.
It Control Price: $ 125.00 www.inclusivetlc.com A compact controller and receiver, small enough to fasten on to an adapted toy or other battery device, and connected using the cable supplied. It can then be paired with up to three it-Switches to give wireless operation. Give your battery toys the freedom to roam. This single channel wireless toy controller and timer supports direct, latched, timed seconds and timed minutes modes. The duration in timed modes can be selected using LEDs.
Swifty Price: $ 105.00 www.ablenetinc.com A very fast, two switch USB interface that emulates mouse, joystick and keyboard functions. USB connectivity and no extra drivers required. Windows and compatible.
Pal Pad Switch Price: $40.00 Contact: 1-800-397-0921 www.infogrip.com Adaptivation’s Pal Pad switch will activate by applying only 1.2 ounces of force. Pal Pads are flat membrane switches approximately 1/10th of an inch thick yet are very rigid and durable. They are designed to be tolerant of rough usage.
Pull Switch Price: $18.95 Contact: 800-832-8697 x5 www.enablingdevices.com Activates with just one pull! This durable switch will stimulate your child's ability to grasp objects. A pull on the ball activates this switch. South Florida Device Lending Library
Jelly Beamer Switch Price: $197.00 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com Jelly Beamer with Wireless Switch Latch and Timer (SLAT) has four modes of control including timed seconds, timed minutes, latch, and direct mode to operate just like a regular wired switch. Direct: operates just like the wireless Jelly Beamer Twist. Timed Seconds: Runs appliance from 1 to 60 seconds with each Jelly Beamer activation. Timed Minutes: Runs appliance from 1 to 60 minutes with each Jelly Beamer activation. Latch: First Jelly Beamer activation turns appliance ON; second activation turns it off.
Jelly Bean Twist Price: $58.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com The Jelly Bean twist offers the original Jelly Bean's 2.5-inch activation surface with tactile and auditory feedback, but with a twist. Our iconic switch tops can be removed and replaced with the color of your choice: Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green. It's all up to your own style, tastes, or specific vision needs.
Big Track Mouse Price: $ 74.50 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com The Big Track has a 3 inch trackball which makes it the largest trackball available. The large ball requires less fine motor control than a standard trackball and it is ruggedly built. It has a left and a right mouse click button located behind the trackball to avoid unwanted mouse clicks. The Big Track allows for 2nd Mouse Connection both the Big Track and a second mouse can be connected allowing simultaneous participation. The Big Track is easy to install and works on any Windows or Macintosh computer that has a USB or PS/2 port. Just plug and play.
Mouse Button Box Price: $ 99.00 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com The Mouse Button-Box is another innovative, affordable device from RJ Cooper that brings mouse function to people with limited mobility and dexterity for using a traditional mouse. This switch-type Mac and Windows compatible USB computer mouse can also be used as a foot mouse. South Florida Device Lending Library
Cruise Adapted TrackPad Price: $ 350.00 Contact: 1-800-322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com/computeraccess For students with significant motor skill and mobility challenges, CRUISE represents a major breakthrough in computer access and cursor control technology. Unlike a mouse, trackball or joystick, CRUISE requires no hand or wrist movement, and unlike a touchpad, the cursor does not have to be “guided” around the screen by constant finger movement. Instead, this unique device allows users to control the speed and direction of the cursor with a single, soft touch of its control ring. Plus, CRUISE can store personal settings for automatic retrieval each time the computer is powered up.
Simply Works (It) Joystick Price: $ 377.00 www.inclusivetlc.com
Optical Mouse (Zero Tension) Price: $90.00 www.amazon.com The Zero Tension Mouse allows you to rest the arm and shoulder on the cradle for the hand. This mouse is ideal for individuals with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.
Airobic Quill Mouse Price: $80.00 Contact: 1-800-531-3746 www.thehumansolution.com The Aerobic has been designed to keep your hand and wrist in a "neutral" position, relaxing your muscles and eliminating the stress most mouse positions create in your hand, fingers, wrist and forearm.
Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical Price: $25.00 www.amazon.com
Finger Switch Price: $150.00 Contact: 1-800-626-8698 http://www.asl-inc.com/catalog/items/asl312 South Florida Device Lending Library
The ASL Microlight Switch, model ASL312, is a chin or finger switch designed for use by individuals with neurological or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This mechanical switch can be activated with an extremely light touch by a finger, chin, or other body part. The switch has a mono port and can be used for computer access or for wheelchair control for all power chair types.
Super Switch Price: $149.00 Contact: [email protected] http://www.rjcooper.com This one switch does it all! It's 5" diameter makes a great target for those that need it. It defaults to function as a mouseclick on any computer, through the cordless USB receiver.
Smoothie It Switch Price: $ 105.00 www.inclusivetlc.com A new wireless switch with a unique low slanted profile. Gives good tactile feedback with no protruding base and can be operated with the slightest movement. Works directly with the it-Receive computer interface and the toy control units. (Also available as a wired switch - The Smoothie.)
Poppin’ Hopping Switch Create new switch provides the user with vibro-tactile stimulation and comes with 3 different tops that can be popped on or off.
Smart Nav 4:EG Price: $399.99 Contact: 1-888-865-5535 www.naturalpoint.com/smartnav The SmartNav 4:EG package ends wrist strain, by eliminating the need for a mouse. With the built-in switch input it's the best solution available for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, Repetitive Strain Injury, and other wrist strain related problems. SmartNav doesn't require any hand motion. SmartNav was designed to complement the natural head motion you already perform when looking around. Moving your head less than a quarter inch easily maneuvers the cursor across your entire screen. Switch Input You can plug a click switch or a footswitch directly into the back of the SmartNav. With the Y Breakout Cable (included), you can plug in separate click switches for left and right clicking.
Intellikeys USB Price: $510.00 Contact: 800-588-4548 http://store.mayer-johnson.com/us/ South Florida Device Lending Library
The IntelliKeys keyboard is a versatile enlarged keyboard that plugs into any Macintosh or Windows computer with only the change of a cable. It enables users with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities to easily type, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays, and execute menu commands. Overlays for numbers, mouse movement, and alphabetical and QWERTY key layouts slide into the IntelliKeys for instant use. Customized overlays can also be created and printed with the Overlay Maker Program. Many children's software programs now include ready-to-use custom IntelliKeys overlays. IntelliKeys meets the needs of students who face challenges ranging from learning disabilities to significant physical disabilities. The keyboard is flexible enough to meet a variety of access and learning needs. Unlike a keyboard normally attached to a computer, the IntelliKeys look and functionality is changeable by sliding in different overlays. KeyGuards available: QWERTY/Web, Alphabet ,Mouse Access, Basic Writing and ,Math Access.
Clevy Keyboard (optional overlay) Price: $109.00 www.inclusivetlc.com Students with a wide array of abilities will benefit from design of the Clevy2 Keyboard. Large keys, coupled with the color-coding of consonants, vowels and function keys makes these boards a great choice for beginning literacy learners, those just learning keyboarding skills, or persons with visual impairments. It’s cross-platform and comes with both PS2 and USB connections.
VisiKey Keyboard Price: $ 28.00 www.amazon.com
Virtually Indestructible Keyboard Price: $19.99 www.amazon.com This totally mildew and water resistant keyboard can withstand practically any spill. Simply wipe it off with a damp cloth and it's as good as new again.
KeyOvation Keyboard Price: $105.00 Contact: 1-800-531-3746 www.thehumansolution.com The Goldtouch KeyOvation keyboard helps computer users reduce the fatigue associated with typing by helping individuals keep their wrist straight while reducing hand/wrist pronation (your hand posture is in a more "thumbs up" or "handshake" position when using this keyboard). Reduced pronation has been shown in studies to reduce pressure in the wrist.
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Price: $49.95 www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard South Florida Device Lending Library
Navigate with better speed, accuracy and reliability—the optical sensor tracks movement on nearly any surface without the hassle of clogged mouse parts. It provides wireless freedom with a wireless mouse and keyboard with a 6 month battery life. The keyboard is also design to withstand an accidental spill.
Zoom Text Large-Print Keyboard Price: $99.00 Contact: 1-800-397-0921 www.infogrip.com ZoomText Large Print Keyboard provides large, high-contrast lettering that’s easy to see, even in low light conditions. The ZoomText Keyboard also includes 16 programmable feature keys, allowing you to access your favorite ZoomText, Internet and multimedia commands with a touch of a button. Use it with ZoomText Magnifier or ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, your low vision computer workstation is complete.
Trackbar Emotion Mouse Price: $99.00 Contact: 1-800-397-0921 www.infogrip.com The development of Trackbar Emotion is an evolutionary step in safety-promoting computer products based on years of collective know-how and the latest scientific advances in ergonomics that was begun in Scandinavia several decades ago. The Centered Pointing Device method (CPD) is specifically intended to prevent and rehabilitate the symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) resulting from computer mouse work. It was built on the principle that centering the pointing device between the user and the keyboard would keep the user’s hands and arms in a naturally centered position while working, thereby reducing strain.
Plate Switch Price: $99.99 Contact: 800-322-0956 www.tashinc.com
Gooseneck Mount Price: $185.00 Contact: 800 322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com This kit includes the Gooseneck Arm, Super Clamp, and Cradle Plate - Compatible with a variety of commercially available switches, including Jelly Beamer wireless switch, Quick Talker 1 and String Switch
ENVIROMENTAL CONTROLS South Florida Device Lending Library
Tech Talk Environmental Control w Jack Price: $965.00 Contact: 1-888-353-2634 http://www.amdi.net The Tech/Scan 8 Plus ECU is a light weight multi level augmentative and alternative communication device that combines standard direct select communication device with the benefits of scanning and environmental control. This device has real voice audio reproduction.
Power Link 4 Control Unit Price: $229.00 Contact: 1-888-322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com The PowerLink 4 control unit allows switch users to control up to two electrical appliances with single switches. Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including the Big Red, Jelly Beamer or Sway wireless switches.
Quick Start Environmental Control Unit Price: $553.00 Contact: 1-888-640-1999 www.enablemart.com The QuickStart Environmental Control Kit has it all! This ingenious kit contains everything you’ll need to introduce switch-activated electrical and battery systems to students with disabilities. Kit includes: PowerLink 3 Control Unit, AirLink Cordless Switch, Jelly Bean Switch with a Snap Switch Cap, AA and C/D Battery Device Adapters, Dual Switch Latch and Timer, a notching file and, helpful curriculum ideas with a convenient carrying case.
RECREATION
Nintendo Wii System, Sky & Fit Bundle Price: $469.99
Nintendo's Wii video game system brings people of all ages together to play thorugh this video game experience -Wii Sports & Wii Fit allows players will experience an extensive array of fun, dynamic and surprisingly challenging activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and balance oriented games. Family members will have fun getting a "core" workout, and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu. Lean to block soccer balls, swivel hips to power hoop twirls or balance to hold the perfect yoga pose. South Florida Device Lending Library
All Turn-It Spinner (with Spin-n-Spell Activity Set) Price: $114.00 Contact: 1-800-322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com The switch-activated All-Turn-It spinner, with built-in external switch jack, enables random selections for choosing groups or playing games of chance like bingo. Also a fun alternative to rolling dice. Requires two AA batteries. Spin-n-Spell Activity Set: Introduce letter recognition and other activities with this curriculum based activity set. Set includes pre printed alphabet overlay, two 30 sided alphabet dice, alphabet letter tiles, game instructions and the On a Roll to Spelling and More idea book.
Talking Calorie Counting Pedometer with FM Radio Price: $14.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com This talking pedometer tells you how far you have walked or jogged, the calories you have burned and the time you have spent exercising. It includes an FM radio that scans stations until you tune into one you like. Includes ear phones and a belt clip
Soccer Ball with Bells Price: $ 14.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com It's the exact size and weight of a pro ball, the ones used by professional soccer players across the country (and around the world). It has two jingling bells inside, so everyone will know where it is whenever it's in motion. It measures about 8.5" in diameter (regulation size).
Braille Talking Jig Saw Puzzle Price: $ 22.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Remove all the pieces and begin rebuilding the USA map by finding the Border States. When you place a piece in the correct space, a clear voice announces the name of the state and its capital. We Braille each state to make it accessible to blind children and adults. Measures 15.5 x 11.5 inches. Uses 2 'AAA' batteries.
Tactile Scrabble Overlays South Florida Device Lending Library
Price: $ 10.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com Brailed letters on clear tape adhere to your wooden Scrabble tiles and to the standard Scrabble game board. The tape is clear, so sighted people can play as well.
Super Jumbo Number Playing Cards Price: $ 2.95 Contact: 1-800-537-2118 www.independentliving.com These bridge-size cards were designed and patented by a doctor for people who enjoy playing cards but have impaired vision. The 1 inch high bold numbers and designs are in black or red on a white background and are in the upper left corner, which makes them readily visible when the deck is 'fanned' in your hand.
Tic Tac Toe (Adapted) Price: $ 6.95 Contact: 1-800-468-4789 www.lssproducts.com
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE
Dragon Naturally Speaking Price: $99.99-$599.99 Contact: 781-565-5000 http://shop.nuance.com Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the ideal solution for organizations that want to work faster and smarter using virtually any Windows-based application. Turn voice into text with incredible accuracy. Create time-saving voice commands to automate repetitive tasks that involve multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks. Dragon Naturally Speaking comes in several editions.
Boardmaker Plus Price: $ 399.99 Contact: 800-588-4548 http://store.mayer-johnson.com/us/
Team up with Timo Vocabulary/Stories Price: $99.00 each Contact: 800-701-9025 http://animatedspeech.com/index.html South Florida Device Lending Library
Team Up With Timo: Stories Develops language and cognitive concepts that children with autism and other language delays need to build comprehension and narrative skills Team Up With Timo: Vocabulary A great way to "pre-teach" school vocabulary for children with special needs. Timo: Vocabulary provides face-to-face practice for new vocabulary used in K–4th grade classrooms and at home.
Faceland Price: $179.00 Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com For some children with Autism, Asperger's, or other developmental deficiencies, they find difficulties in learning to recognize facial expression of emotions in infancy. Since skill in recognizing facial expression of emotions is important to functioning in a social environment, there is value in helping children develop this skill. FACELAND uses an Amusement Park theme to engage and motivate young children. 6 “Schools” introduce concepts as “clues” and 11 game-like activities offer practice that is fun! FACELAND "Schools" are based on the hypothesis that some children will build skill in facial recognition of emotion by: breaking them down into smaller pieces (clues), promoting clue acquisition via spaced repetition, checking for understanding of clues using new examples, combining clues for “part to whole” learning, utilizing instruction that incorporates photos, mirror mimic sessions, and varied interaction. FACELAND "Games" motivate practice and skill acquisition. The program uses a diverse range of subjects to aid generalization/transfer of recognition skills to real life situations. Surprise, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Sadness, and Happiness were the emotions selected because they are the most basic of human emotions. Easy-to-use progress tracking provides data about correct and incorrect responses for each emotion and activity. User requirements:
Be willing and able to look at faces on a computer screen
Have basic mouse skills (no click and drag required)
Have the intellectual ability to play simple games
Be willing to look at own face in a mirror
Press to Play Series Price: $59.00 (1-4 computers/each) Contact: 1-800-999-4660 www.donjohnston.com The Press-to-Play™ Series gives you an effective, easy-to-use tool for teaching the basic single-switch skills that are the foundation of computer-based learning. The series also works with a joystick, mouse or touch screen, enabling you to select the device most appropriate for each student's ability. Students' inputs activate short animated situations that help them understand cause and effect and decision-making while introducing them to using a computer. "Teacher Screen" permits quick setup of every session to match the students' needs and abilities. Available in four titles: Ability Level-Grades PK-1 • Interest Level-Grades PK-5
Speedy See Speedy as he races his wheelchair, goes fishing, plays video games and more. Student input shows cause-and-effect. Zoo Students spend a day at the zoo with Speedy and friends while they visit the animals and buy ice cream. Students learn choice-making skills and cause-and-effect. Animals Begin switch training while watching animals do funny things, like a monkey falling out of a tree, in response to student input. Sports Cheer for Speedy as he competes in tennis, basketball and races. Students develop choice-making and cause-and-effect skills.
Judy Lynn Software (Step Scanning Version 3 Bundle) Price: $329.00 Contact: 1-732 390-8845 South Florida Device Lending Library www.judylynn.com Switch accessible software for children with special needs.
Slater Software – Picture It & Pix Writer Price: $ 295.00 & $199.00 Contact: 1-877-306-6968 www.slatersoftware.com Picture It is an educational software that allows you to create picture assisted reading materials and/or communication boards. Pix Writer creates picture assisted writing opportunities. Teachers may create writing lessons on the fly with virtually no preparation necessary. Students with ASD, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities can learn to read and write with all the benefits from the visual assistance of Picture It & Pix Writer.
Marblesoft-Simtech Bundle Price: $499 Contact: 1-888-755-1402 www.marblesoft.com Something for every student from birth to adulthood! The Marblesoft-Simtech Bundle includes one copy of every program from the Marblesoft collection, from the Simtech collection, and from our first collaboration with AIMEE Solutions. From Marblesoft: Early Learning 1, Early Math Skills, Money Skills, The Graphic Speller, Potato Face, Single Switch Games 2, and Safe at Last! From Simtech: New Frog & Fly, Spider Maze, Switch Arcade, Switch Kids, Switch Wars, Super Switch Puzzles, Picasso Series, Sight & Sound Complete, Scan & Match Series, Everybody has Feet, Sharon Won’t Share, I hate Peas From AIMEE Solutions (produced by Marblesoft): Click to Read: Life Skills, Click to Read: Animal Habits.
Inclusive TLC (Variety of Software) Price: Varies Contact: 1-800-462-0930 www.inclusivetlc.com Inclusive TLC specializes in special needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or severe learning disability.
- Choose & Tell Series
- Let’s Go Series
- Maker Series
- Switchit! Series
- Switch Skills Series
- Switch Software
- Touch Screen Software
- K-6 Learning & Older Students
SoftTouch Software Price: Varies Contact: 1-877-763-8868 www.softtouch.com
- Task Builder
- Monkeys Jumping on the Bed South Florida Device Lending Library
- Old MacDonald’s Deluxe
- Teaching AccessAbility
- Wheels on the Bus
- Soft Touch Classics
- Attainment’s Math Time
- Attainment’s Dollars & Cents