ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

LOAN LIBRARY

EQUIPMENT:

• AlphaSmart 3000- a simple, affordable and portable computer companion that allows you to enter and edit text, then send it to any computer for formatting or directly to a printer.
• Alternative Pointer-attaches to the hand
• Attainment Five Talker- a small voice output device which records up to five messages.
• Big Keys Keyboard- alternative keyboard. Can be ordered with keys in ABC order, or standard keyboard order (Mac only)
• BIGmack- one message voice output device; large target area; 20 seconds of memory for recorded message.
• Bump Switch
• Coin Abacus- students use sliding coins and bills to work with money with auditory feedback
• COIN-U-LATOR- talking calculator for coin counting
• DATALUX MicroType- one handed keyboard
• Easy Listener- personal amplification device. Amplifies 15 decibels above classroom noise
• Edmark TouchFree Switch- Uses a camera to detect movement. The movement then works as a switch
• Flexible Switch- adhesive backed pressure activated switches.
• Foot Treadle Switch
• Fusion Writer- alternative access keyboard similar to Alpha Smart with talk back feature
  
• Intellikeys- alternative keyboard. Access keyboard in several different ways. Also comes with overlay activities.
• Jelly Bean Switch- switch used as an alternative input device
• Quicktionary Reading Pen II- scans and reads words aloud. Includes a dictionary.
• Memo Talker- small one message voice output device
• Money Calc- use to work with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of money
• Movement Sensor Switch
• Pal Pad- membrane swtiches
• Personal Talker- small one message voice output device with a cover
• Plate Switch from Don Johnson- input device for students with physical disabilities to access computers or communication devices.
• Pneumatic Switch- activate devices using air
• Rocking Plate Switch
• S.O.S. (Support our Students) Low to mid tech tools and strategies designed to assist in 3-5 grades. Areas included are math, writing, reading, organization and teacher tools.
• Soundfield- classroom amplification device with four speakers
• Step by Step-22 different pictures which can be revealed in stages by pressing a switch, clicking a mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard.
• Step-By-Step Communicator 75- button communicator which allows you to prerecord a series of messages. Allows 75 seconds of memory
• Switch Click- large button click to replace mouse click
• Talking Square Containerizing Toy
• Track Ball- alternative mouse
• Traction Pad set- clear adhesive backed pads that can turn anything into a touch activated switch
• Tech/Talk 8x8- AAC device with 8 cells and 8 levels
• Time Pad- auditory cueing device. Holds five recorded messages that can be activated by a timer. It helps individuals remember what to do next.
• TV-VCR Remote- works like a universal remote with your television and VCR
• Video Voice- work on speech skills: pitch, intensity and duration in game format.
• WatchMinder- vibrating alarm to set for medication, scheduling, behavior monitoring, etc.

SOFTWARE:

• Public Domain/Freeware: These are computer programs which may be freely copied and distributed by anyone. There are thousands of disks full of public domain software available for Mac and PC.
• Shareware: This refers to programs which you may legally copy and try for free. If you decide to keep a shareware program that you have copied, you must mail the producer of the program the purchase price for the program. Shareware is a simple and inexpensive way to try before you buy.
• Retail/Commercial: This is software produced by an individual or a group which is sold for profit. The software is copyrighted and may not be freely distributed or copied except under the specific terms mentioned in the license agreement.

• Access to Math- on screen math problem solving with speech feedback (Mac only)
• ADA Technical Assistance- regulations, standards for accessible design, technology assistance manuals.
• American Sign Language Dictionary- ASL vocabulary
• Accessibility Suite- ten different programs for making reading accessible: Scan and Read Pro, Text to Audio, Talking Word Processor, Universal Reader, Ultimate Talking Dictionary, Talking Calculator, Scan and View, Off Limits-Talking Internet Browser, Text Cloner Pro, Complete Reading System ( see individual descriptions)
• Artic-U-Print- symbol based articulation curriculum on cd
• Beyond Boardmaker – 25 custom ready to use templates
• Big Calc- talking calculator with extra large buttons and special needs features (Mac only)
• Biggy Cursor- colorful, animated, large size cursors.
• Can We Chat? co-planned sequenced social script ideas and adaptations.
• Complete Reading System- a system that can scan and read a wide variety of text placed on a standard scanner.
• CoWriter 4000 - talking word prediction program. Also works as a spelling and grammar coach
• CoWriter Smart Applet-word prediction program for the AlphaSmart.
• Dragger 32- autoclick utility used for individuals with mouse control difficulty.
• Early and Advanced Switch Games for Windows- uses mouse click or SAM (switch adapted mouse).
• Eensy and Friends- cause and effect software
• File Folder Games- Fall activities to print on CD
• File Folder Games-Spring- activiiesto print on cd
• File Folder Games-Summer-activities to print on cd
• Forgetful and Friends- cause and effect software
• Functional Living Skills and Behavioral Rules- 1,000 photographs of step by step activities. Included: daily schedules and routines, personal hygiene/grooming, toileting, homework, leisure, simple meal prep, community and behavioral rules
• Gingerbread Man- a delightful set of picture symbols, books and activities to accompany the story ( Linda Burkhart).
• Humpty and Friends- cause and effect software
• HyperStudio Version 3.0- multimedia presentation tool
• Kidspiration- a picture based program for use with young children. Similar to Inspiration.
• Inspiration- integrates diagramming and outlining environments to help you organize ideas and information.
• IntelliTools Classroom - make your own or already made activities for simple computer access.
• Micro-Lads-Language assessment and development system. Contains: plurals and noun-verb agreement, verb forms, prepositions, pronouns, negatives, WH-questions, passive, and deictic expressions
• Mind Reading- developed for autistic students. A reference guide to over 400 emotions.
• MP Express and People of the World- The Americas- Creates multimedia presentations quickly and easily with video, pictures and narration.
• Nick Ford Mysteries-The Graveyard Mystery- hig interest, low reading level book on cd, tape and book
• Off Limits-Talking Internet Browser- ideal for anyone who has difficulty reading web pages.
• One Hand Typing and Keyboarding - typing program manual.
• Photo Object Collections: Volume I and II- collection of real life photos.
• Picture It- makes picture symbol documents
• Picture This- 2700 photos to use with your Boardmaker library.
• PixReader- add speech to Picture It
• PixWriter- A stand alone writing program with color pictures, voice output, and cells.
• Print ‘n Eat- Boardmaker menus for a variety of fast food restaurants.
• Print ‘n Play- Boardmaker Bingo and mystery games.
• REACCH- onscreen keyboard demo disk.
• Prevocational Training Tasks on a Shoestring Budget- activities from Grosse Point schools.
• Read and Tell- use with PixWriter to create setups for over 100 popular children books.
• Rosie's Walk-children's story featuring prepositions. Has features for American Sign Language and Signed English
• Scan and Read Pro- full voice capabilities for reading combined with electronic document creation.
• Scan and View- low-cost alternative to Closed Circuit TV. Designed to help those who cannot see fine detail, or need things enlarged.
• School Routines and Rules- teach routines for school including: arrival/departure, art, bathroom, cafeteria, chores, circle time, classroom facilities, free play, gym, health, math, music and much more
• Stages Math- Number Sense-20 activities targeting k-3 math skills
• StartWrite- customizable handwriting program. Makes worksheets with dotted or shaded lines in all school fonts, both manuscript and cursive. Can also add pictures.
• Strutured Writing- Using Inspiration Software to teach paragraph development
• Talking Calculator- fully functional speaking calculator.
• Talking Word Processor- a fully speaking word processor that saves files in standard word processing formats.
• Teaching by Design with Boardmaker A set of 34 ready to use templates to personalize, print and use in school, the community or in the home. It is a companion to the book Teaching by Design: Using your Computer to Create Materials for Students with Learning Differences
• Teen Tunes- songs and pictures for cause and effect.
• Text Cloner Pro- scanning application with full OCR. works with virtually any scanner.
• Text to Audio- Create your own Talking Books. Take existing digitized text files and convert them to multiple standard formats ( e.g. WAVE, MP3).
• TimeLiner 5.0- create, illustrate and print time lines
• Type to Learn, Jr.- easy, basic keyboarding program for young children.
• UKanDu Switches, Too!-for teaching switch operation to young children
• Ultimate Talking Dictionary- comprehensive, unabridged dictionary with an integrated thesaurus.
• Universal Reader- easy to use utility that reads to you. Works with virtually any application.
• Write Outloud- talking word processor
• Writing with Symbols 2000-powerful talking word/picture processing program that allows you to type words and have the option of having picture symbols quickly pop in with each word.
• WYNN- used with a standard PC, WYNN lets you open a file and hear it read aloud. Also allows you to scan in a page and have it read outloud . Pages can be edited

BOOKS, VIDEOS AND OTHER MATERIALS:

• A School Adminstrator's Desktop Guide to AT- Describes the administrators role in ensuring that AT services are provided. Includes resources,self-assessment tools and specific actions that may be taken.
  
• Ask Me A Question by Amy Strommer- activities to improve understanding and use of Wh-questions
• Assessing Young Children With Dual Sensory and Multiple Impairments (Ages Birth to Five) by Ellen Siegel-Causey
• Assessment of Children with Autism- Professional Resource Guide TBA ISD
• Assistive Technology Planner/From IEP to Classroom Implementation-Kit contains tools that team can use when considering, selecting and implementing AT for a student
• Assistive Technology Teams: Many Ways to Do it Well- ideas for developing teams
  
• Assistive Technology Trainer's Handbook-teaching others to understand and use technology tools.
  
• Book of Possibilities- activities using simple technology (elementary edition) by Helen Canfield and Peggy Locke
• Coin Abacus- worksheets to accompany device.
• Coin-U-Lator- worksheets to accompany device.
• Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities by The Alliance for Technology Access- resource for assistive technology
• Computer Assisted Instruction for Students At Risk For ADHD, Mild Disabilities or Academic Problems by Renet Bender and William Bender
• Considering the Need for AT Within the Individualzied Education Program-A process for considering AT as part of the IEP. Questions and answers related to using AT in the school settings
• Cooking to Learn, Volume 1 and 2 Simple recipes with integrated Reading and Writing Activities
• Emergent Literacy Success: Merging Technology and Whole Language for Students with Disabilities by Patti King-DeBaun
• Face Your Feelings- Center for Applied Psychology
• Fun for Everyone- A Guide to Adapted Leisure Activities for Children with Disabilities by Jackie Levin and Kathy Enselein
• How to be a ParaPro by Diane Twachtman-Cullen
• How to Create Talking Books in Powerpoint
• Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism- by Sheila Wagner
• Knowing What To Say! by Larry J. Mattes and Cynthia R. Flowers- language activities to promote effective social interactions
• Looking Good: Personal Care and Grooming Skills- A step by step pictorial self care curriculum.
  
• Longfellow Project- suggestions for community service projects to create audio books for the blind or dyslexic.
• Money Calc- worksheets to accompany device.
• More Hands-On Reading- by Jane Kelly & Teresa Friend
• More Social Skills Stories by Anne Marie Johnson- stories and activities to teach social skills
• Navigating the Social World by Jeanette McAfee-activities for children with Asperger’s/Autism
• Quick and Easy Ideas and Materials to Help the Nonverbal Child "Talk" at Home by Carolyn Rouse and Katera
• Quick Tech Readable, Repeatable Stories and Activities by Peggi McNairn and Cindy Shioleno
• RAPS by Southwest Human Development, Inc.-reading activities projects for older students
• Recipes for Success-fun and easy projects to implement assistive tech activities.
• Social Skills Stories by Marie Johnson and Jackie L. Susnik-stories and activities to teach social skills
• TAM Technology Fan/AT Considerations for Academic Success-Discover new ways to support students to participate and progress in the general curriculum. Provides IEP teams with a sampling of AT devices that may help a student succeed academically
• TAM Technology Fan/Supports for Young Children-A tool to use when considering technology items for young children
• TAM Technology Fan/Using AT Acccommodation in Assessments- Accommodations to help students demonstrate acheivement . A sampling of AT devices that may help a student particpate in both classroom and districtwide assessments
• Teaching by Design: Using your Computer to Create Materials for Students with Learning Differences Step by step instructions and design strategies to creat materials for children and adults with cognitve, sensory or physical disabilities.
• Technology and Media for Accessing the Curriculum-Instructional Support for Students with Disabilities-Practical ideas for using assistive and instructional materila to help students access the curriculum
• Technology Integration-Improving Access to the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities-How to integrate technology into the curriculum to improve results for all students.
• This is the One I Want by Linda G. Richman and Roxanna Johnson- pictures and communication board activities
• TouchMoney- teaches coin counting by touch