AT+Equipment

== = OAISD's AT Resources - Adaptive Devices =

__**Adaptive Technologies**__

 * Adaptive technologies are a type of assistive technology that include customized systems that help individual students move, communicate, and control their environments. Adaptive technologies are designed specifically for persons with disabilities; these devices would seldom be used by non-disabled persons. Examples include augmentative communication devices, keyboard and mouse alternatives, and visual and auditory devices. These assistive technologies are not used exclusively for education purposes, and can be used in all of the child's environments.**
 * The AT devices described** **on this page are examples of tools available in each category. This is not intended to be an extensive list** **of available AT equipment, but rather a representation of the brands and models which are part of the AT Resources collection. The AT trial process is designed to facilitate making the best feature match for each learner, and therefore there may be more than one example in any category.**

__**Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)**__
**iPod with ProLoquo** Proloquo2Go™ provides a full-featured communication solution for people who have difficulty speaking. It brings natural sounding text-to-speech voices, up-to-date symbols, powerful automatic conjugations, a default vocabulary of over 7000 items, full expandability and extreme ease of use to the iPhone and iPod touch.
 * New ** downloadable tutorials ** are available for the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad AAC program Proloquo2Go. These cover an introduction to P2G, customising the appearance and content of Proloquo2Go, and some special topics such as making backups, modifying pronunciation, and customising the voices used.

An assistive communications device that anyone can easily learn to use to speak. The Logan ProxTalker can hold more than 10,000 words. $2700
 * Logan ProxTalker** [[image:proxtalker.jpg width="76" height="92" align="left"]]

[[image:oaisd-atresources/21.jpg width="88" height="88" align="left"]] TechSpeak 32 A l
ightweight, portable, multi-level augmentative and alternative communication device with 32 cells and up to 12 levels for up to 384 independent messages. It is designed to aid communication through direct selection.

**__Digital Recorders__**
Digital recorders allow for dictation into a device for later play-back. As it is a recording, the quality is good and easy to understand. Each message is saved in its own file, and can be replayed repeatedly without the need to rewind. Single message devices simply record new messages over old, without the need to delete. Recorders with file management systems allow the user to record and save multiple messages.

Why use digital recorders? Reminders to assist in organization; sequential prompts to complete a task; recorded sentences can be replayed as often as necessary as student writes; multiple recorded sentences can be replayed to organize and support recall for writing paragraphs. **AnyBook Reader **this simple touch, record, playback process you can record any page of any book you already own. AnyBook reader stores up to 60 hours of recordings.
 * Clip Talker** [[image:clip_talker.jpg width="65" height="75" align="left"]] A single message talker with eight seconds of quality recording time. Price: $12.00

**Easy Speak** microphone/digital recorder. Just one button to record, then simply play back and listen (up to 4 hours of audio).


 * Livescribe Echo SmartPen** [[image:about_echo.gif width="76" height="75" align="left"]]A smartpen is a computer in a pen with advanced processing power and substantial memory to capture handwriting and drawing, audio recording linked in sequence to information on the paper, and additional applications for transfer to computer. 4GB $169
 * **Livescribe Smartpen: Applications in Education Blog **
 * **Video Tutorials**


 * StepPAD** [[image:steppad.jpg width="65" height="65" align="left"]]StepPAD Works like a tape recorder–only better. Ideal for recording step-by-step instructions or sentences in a paragraph for transcription.

__**Keyboards and Keyguards**__

 * BigKeys LX** Available in QWERTY or ABC layout with a choice of color, white or black keys. $145[[image:BKLX.gif width="120" height="42" align="left"]]


 * Compact Keyboard with Keyguard**[[image:CK98.jpg width="100" height="61" align="left"]] Ideal for use with a laptop, or for those with limited movement. $87

**IntelliKeys** IntelliKeys USB plugs into the computer's USB port and provides access for anyone with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities who has difficulty using a standard keyboard. $395



The Keys-U-See large print keyboards have been designed specifically for those with conditions that cause visual impairment or low vision.
 * Keys-U-See**


 * LittleFingers Keyboard** [[image:lf2000v2.jpg width="117" height="72" align="left"]]The first and only keyboard designed especially for kids' hands. It's patented. It's award-winning. And it comes with a built-in trackball or number pad. $100


 * Rii Mini Keyboard**[[image:riimini_prod.jpg width="80" height="56" align="left"]] Wireless handheld keyboard which consists of 69 keys, touchpad and laser pointer. $99

__Magnifiers and Other Visual Aids__

 * SmartView Versa Handheld Magnifier**[[image:SmartView.jpg width="94" height="77" align="left" link="@http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/low_vision/handheld_magnifiers/_details/id_164/smartview_versa.html"]]With large, simple to use buttons and a large color LCD display, an easy to use **electronic handheld magnifier** that can magnify images up to 15X. $595

__**Mouse Emulators**__
The BIGtrack is easy to install and works on any Windows or Macintosh computer that has a USB or PS/2 port. Just plug and play.
 * BIGtrack Trackball**

Vertical grip reduces pressure from the wrist's median nerve. Two-way rocker button fits thumb. $58
 * Ergonomic Mouse**

A large trackball provides smooth, precise cursor movement. Four programmable buttons and a Scroll Ring® that surrounds the trackball at your fingertips. $100
 * ExpertMouse**[[image:expertmouse.jpg width="71" height="68" align="left"]]


 * GentleMouse** - An ergonomic software solution that eliminates the need to click the mouse. When you pause the mouse cursor to click, GentleMouse briefly displays a small, see-through window called a Trigger Window. To click, you simply move and pause the cursor over the Trigger Window and GentleMouse simulates a click for you! Each mouse action—click, double-click, right-click, drag, scroll, and more—has its own Trigger Window so you can perform any mouse action without clicking. $38

**Magic Touchpad** At just under 4 1/2 inches in either direction it is a lot larger than the MacBook trackpads, which should help those who have trouble with fine motor control, or find making small gestures difficult for any reason. It makes it possible to use two hands to make gestures needing more that one finger. Cost: $69

A switch configured as a flattened joystick. Requires a small range of motion, light touch and targeting ability. For people with fine motor skills and good targeting ability. The five switches are small (.3" / 1 cm diameter) and activated by pressing down on buttons. Tactile and auditory feedback. $185
 * Penta**[[image:Penta.jpg width="101" height="68" align="left"]]

Three button switch adaptable pointing device with separate buttons for left click, right click and drag lock. A flashing light indicates the drag button has been activated. The Roller II products include a keyguard to help users isolate on the buttons.
 * Roller Joystick**[[image:trollerjoystick_prod.jpg width="100" height="71" align="left"]]

====A touchpad with intelligent software that allows the user to determine the function of each button, one-touch scroll and zoom, and four programmable hotlinks that can be customized to independently execute programs/commands, open files, or complete a variety of functions. $75====
 * SmartCat Pro Touchpad**[[image:SmartCatPro-productpage.sflb.ashx.jpg width="119" height="42" align="left"]]

Switch-Adapted optical mouse by Infogrip, Inc. is a standard mouse with two standard 1/8" plugs for two switches. Its left and right mouse clicks have been adapted so that you can use a switch for activation.
 * Switch Adapted Mouse**[[image:SwitchAdaptedMouseweb_prod.jpg width="80" height="80" align="left"]]

Designed using a methodology that centers the mouse between the user and keyboard allowing the hands and arms to relax in a natural position while typing and mousing. $79
 * Trackbar E-motion**[[image:eMotionTrackbar width="74" height="64" align="left"]]

**__Portable Word Processors and Netbooks__**
Access the Internet to read text, magazines, newspapers in enlarged font. Type and navigate using the multi-touch screen. Coming soon...ProLoquo for iPad, HumanWare's Augmentative Communication application. **iPad and Assistive Technology** - information by disability area. **Visit Livebinder for additional information and resources related to the iPad.**
 * iPad**[[image:buystrip_ipad_20100225.png width="45" height="61" align="left"]]

Low cost, easy to use writing tool with built in word prediction, excellent file management system, writing supports and more. Special Needs Package is $169
 * The Writer **[[image:writer_larger2.gif width="73" height="51" align="left" link="@http://www.writerlearning.com/writer_features.php"]]


 * Fusion** Many features found in The Writer, with text to speech options, a larger screen and more. $429


 * Asus Eee Netbook**


 * Dell Netbook** and the **Dell TouchScreen Netbook**