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Assistive Technology and Demonstration Assistive Technology and Demonstration Lending Library SW/WC Service Cooperative Montevideo Office 306 N. 1st Street Montevideo, MN 56265 320-269-2815 (Lucy) 320-269-2816 (Cheryl) Equipment and Materials to Enhance Special Education Learners Outcomes and Quality of Life Revised: 6/19/2014 Assistive Technology SW/WC0B Service Cooperative Low Incidence Projects 1 The majority of the items on our list can be purchased from the following catalogs. We have included, by the catalog listed, some of the more popular items from each. If you don’t have a catalog, call or e-mail to get the copy you have chosen. We refrained from including the cost of each item because there is always a fluctuation in the cost. If you are interested in the cost of an item, please call the “800” number of the most logical catalog. (This catalog list does not represent an endorsement of any company or product.) INTELLITOOLS (IntelliKeys Keyboard and Accessories) 1-800-899-6687, e-mail [email protected] site HUwww.intellitools.comU DON JOHNSTON (Co:Writer, Write:Outloud; Discover Switch & Start to Finish Books) 1-800-999-4660, e-mail [email protected] UH website - HUwww.donjohnston.comU TASH (Tash Keyboard and Environmental Controls) 1-800-463-5685, e-mail [email protected] --web UH website - htHU tp://www.tashinc.com/catalog/ UH DYNAVOX SYSTEMS (AAC Devices) 1-888-697-7332 website - http://www.dynavoxHU .com UH PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY (Communication Boards) 1-800-262-1984, e-mail [email protected] --web UH website - www.prentrom.comHU U ABLENET (Switches, Speak Easy and Big Mac) 1-800-322-0956, e-mail cHU ustomerservice/[email protected] UH-- website - www.ablenetinc.comHU U MAYER-JOHNSON CO. (Boardmaker and Picture Symbols) 1-619-550-0084, e-mail [email protected] UH website - HUwww.mayer-johnson.comU SUNRISE MEDICAL (Home Medical Equipment) 1-800-333-4000, website - HUwww.sunrisemedical.comU LAUREATE LEARNING SYSTEMS (Software) 1-800-562-6801, website - HUwww.laureatelearning.comU BRODERBUND (Early Learning Software) 1-800-474-8840, website - HUwww.broderbund.comU LS&S GROUP (Products for Visually and Hearing Impaired) 1-800-468-4789, e-mail [email protected] --web UH website - www.lssgroup.comHU U HARRIS COMMUNICATION (TTY’s) 1-800-825-6758, e-mail [email protected] website - HUwww.harriscomm.comU SENTIENT SYSTEMS (Communication Books) 1-800-344-1778 TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION (Assistive Technology For All Ages) 1-800-370-0047, website – www.tfeinc.com 2 Table of Contents Switches/Environmental Controls - Page 4-8 Software - Page 9-16 Computer & Alternative Access - Page 17-24 Miscellaneous Devices - Page 25-27 Mounting and Positioning - Page 28-30 Training Kits - Page 31-32 AAC Devices/Communication - Page 33-39 Literacy - Page 40-44 Assessments – Page 45-46 Books - Page 47 Internet sites - Page 48-49 3 4 ************************************************************************************* Name: Switch Assessment Kit Description: Switch Assessment kit that includes a Grip & Puff, Grip Kit, 3" x 5" plate, Tilt Switch, Ultimate Switch, Adjustable Pinch Switch, Button Click Switch, Petite Pillow Switch, Sound Activated Switch and a Life Breath Switch. DEMO! - Call Chris Kuehl @ 507.822.1025 Parts of system: Assortment of switches in carrying case Compatible with: Battery, Electrical device & Computer Number: (000200) ************************************************************************************* Name: Jelly Beamer™ wireless switch (Red) Description: The Jelly Beamer wireless includes one transmitter and one receiver. Simply turn both components ON, plug the receiver into any switch-adapted device, electric appliance, or computer and you're ready for wireless access. Each switch is uniquely paired with its receiver, allowing multiple students to use their own Jelly Beamers at the same time, from as far away as 30-feet, without interfering with one another. Parts of system: Wireless Switch and Receiver Compatible with: Battery, Electrical device & Computer Number: (000201 - 000202) ************************************************************************************* Name: All Turn It Spinner Description: The All-Turn-It Spinner is hands down, the all-time #1 inclusion tool available today! It's so much fun, kids can't stop using it! Let’s students participate in regular classroom activities even if they don't understand the curriculum content. Overlays made with Reusable Vinyl Stickers are a learning tool for basic concepts like numbers, colors and shapes, or skills such as matching, sorting and sequencing. So easy to set up, a student's peers can do it. Flexible format makes it easy to customize to any classroom activity. Meets all US consumer toy safety specifications Parts of system: Switch Compatible with: Number: (000203) & (000204) (2 available) ************************************************************************************* Name: Ultimate Switch Description: The most universal, versatile, multi-faceted switch. It’s designed to be used by even the most profoundly challenged or neurologically impaired individuals. It requires only the slightest touch for activation (10 grams of force). Parts of system: Compatible with: Number: (000206) ************************************************************************************* Name: Switch Latch/Timer Description: Modifies switch operation for battery operated devices. Operates in a time mode to control length of operation and continuous operation, accepts one or two switches or one or two devices. Parts of system: Switch latch timer Compatible with: Battery operated devices Number: (000209) ************************************************************************************* 5 ************************************************************************************* Name: Switch Latch Timer Description: Controls the use of battery driven toys or devices using either a latch mode or a timed mode. In latch mode, a device stays on until a switch is activated. In timed, device will run for 1-60 seconds. Parts of system: Switch latch timer, cord Compatible with: Battery operated devices Number: (000210) ************************************************************************************* Name: Power Link 3 Control Unit Description: Environmental Control Unit - The PowerLink® 3 control unit gives students the ability to control most electric appliances, tools and toys with single switches. PowerLink 3 control unit also gives students the power to take turns operating devices, activate two devices in sequence or experience the freedom of choice making when deciding between two activities. Four modes of control, including Direct, Latch, Timed Seconds and Timed Minutes let you choose the amount of time the activity requires to ensure student success. PowerLink 3 delivers 1700 watts of power - enough to run most electrical appliances, tools and toys. Team PowerLink 3 with the AirLink cordless switch or use the PowerLink's built in switch jacks for corded switch activation. Parts of System: Compatible with: Number: (000211) ************************************************************************************* Name: Switches (assortment) Description: Several types are available including Mercury, Grasp, Jelly Bean, Big Red, L.T., Foot, Spec., Mounting switch, Flex switch, and traction pads. Switches can be used to control battery & electrical devices including toys, games, appliances, and computers. *Traction Pad Switch Set (000214) DEMO! - Call Chris Kuehl @ 507.822.1025 *L.T. Switch (000215) *Mounting Switch (000217) *Blue Jelly Bean (000218) (000218a) *Blue Jelly Bean (000219) DEMO! - Call Chris Kuehl @ 507.822.1025 *Pal Pad – Membrane Switch (000220) *Microlight Switch (000225) DEMO! - Call Chris Kuehl @ 507.822.1025 *CM7-Leaf Switch (000226) *Blue SPECS Switch (000227) and Red (000268) *Yellow Button Click Switch (000228) *Yellow Jelly Bean Switch (000249) and (000262) *Big Red Switch (5 inch) (000250) (000260) (000261)(00261a) *Red Jelly Bean (000256) (000256a) *Green Jelly Bean (000257) *Jelly Bean Switch Holder – (Holds 4 Jelly Bean switches) (000264) * *Cordless Big Red Switch (000271) *Jelly Bean Switch Holder – (Holds 2 Jelly bean Switches) (000276) *Black Foot Switch (000278) Compatible with: Battery, Electrical device & Computer ************************************************************************************* 6 ************************************************************************************* Name: Mini-Switch Port Description: Mini-Switch Port provides a place to plug switches into a computer. There are 2 switch inputs in Mini-Switch Port. When you plug a switch(es) into a the Mini-Switch Port jack(s), the switch(es) ‘become’ standard mouse-clicks (Win: left, right; Mac: click, click), and with installation of the accompanying Switchhopper (yes, that's right) software, you can configure each button to 'be' any mouse-button event or keystroke you’d like! Parts of system: Compatible with: Switches Number: (000229) DEMO! - Call Chris Kuehl @ 507.822.1025 (000230) (000231) (000258) ************************************************************************************* Name: Waker Shaker Description: The ultimate cause/effect device, for use with switchesHU .UH Plug a switch into the Waker Shaker and work on cause and effect. Parts of system: Waker Shaker Compatible with: Switches Number: (000232) ************************************************************************************* Name: Switch Adapted Electric Scissors Description: Battery
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