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AAC Intervention |
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Caroline Musselwhite, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Julie Maro, M.S., CCC-SLP present monthly tips regarding Augmentative and Alternative communication intervention in addition to resources specific to the field of assistive technology.
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Ability Hub |
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Directs you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available to access computers.
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Abledata |
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Provides information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Does not sell any products, but can help you locate the companies that do.
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About One Hand Typing |
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A comprehensive list of free one-handed typing programs for improving keyboarding efficiency. |
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Achievement Products for Children |
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| Achievement Products for Children offers a wide selection of high quality therapy products that help special needs children overcome daily challenges and achieve their full potential. For more than 30 years, theyve been a leading provider of pediatric rehabilitation equipment. The products make caring for and teaching special needs children with physical challenges, brain injury, sensory integration disorder, and cognitive learning disabilities easier. | ||||
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Adaptivation |
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Provide information and products through on-line catalog, workshops, and instruction manuals. Sample of products include Sequencer, Randomizer, Voice Pal (Levels, 8K, Max and Plus), Pal Pads, Taction Pads, switch kits, mounts, and universal remote.
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AliMed |
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Speech and dysphagia, ergonomic, orthopedic, and wheelchairs and other assessories. |
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Assistive Technology, Inc |
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Assistive Technology, Inc. is a developer of hardware (Gemini and Mercury) and software solutions (Stages and Evaluware) for people with physical, cognitive, and speech disabilities.
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Attainment Company |
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Assistive technology software and materials, GoTalk (4+, 9+, & 20+) and other devices, pre-vocational materials, study aids and accessories, and IEP resources. |
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BigKeys Company |
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BigKeys Company, features standard size keyboards with extra large keys. Alternative computer keyboards for kids and adults.
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Creative Communicating (Patti King-DeBaun) |
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Creative Communicating promotes products and services for special educators, therapists, parents, children and students. Products include teacher resource manuals, videos, puppets, software programs, adaptive equipment, engineering materials, workshops and on-line courses.
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Crestwood Communication Aids |
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Communication aids include Crepeaker, MaxxII, TalkBack 16, TalkBack 36, TalkBack 48, and Talking Commumiclock. Mounting kits, picture card and object kits, adapted toys, switches, sound activated aids, and other products available. |
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Don Johnston |
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Products and support related to literacy intervention. Site also includes support and downloads for Buildability, Co-Writer, and DraftBuilder.
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DynaVox |
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DynaVox produces tools that help people with speech, language, learning, and physical disabilities communicate. AAC devices include the DV 4, MT 4, DynaWrite, and Dynamo.
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Enabling Devices |
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Products and resources that support the physically challenged including AAC devices, switches, adapted toys, mobility, computer aids, and aids for daily living.
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Great Talking Box Co. |
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| The Great Talking Box Company manufactures AAC devices including the E-talk series, Digicom 2000, and Easytalk. | ||||
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Gus Communications |
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Information an products including the Gus! Communicator 2000, Gus Pocket PC Speaker Wallet, speech software, keyboards, scanning products, and mounting solutions.
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Inspiration Software®, Inc. |
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Inspiration Software®, Inc. develops and publishes software tools (Kidspiration and Inspiration) that encourage individuals to brainstorm, organize, plan and create.
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IntelliTools®, Inc. |
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IntelliTools®, Inc., focuses on learning solutions for diverse classrooms. Site contains products, and resources including the intellishare activity exchange where downloadable players and intellipics, intellitalk and intellimathics activites are available.
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Infogrip |
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Infogrip, Inc. provides individuals computer access options in addition to providing assistive technology and ergonomic products and training.
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Kinesis Corporation |
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Ergonomic computer keyboards and input accessories for PC's, Macintosh, and USB compatible systems.
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Learning Magic Inc. |
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Specializes in the development of supplemental core curriculum activities and templates. Products are rich in content and provide a wide range of subject matter and accessibility alternatives for a wide range of students.
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Madentec |
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Augmentative Communication solutions including on-screen keyboards, Tracker (headpointer), mounting plates, battteries, and accessories. |
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MaxiAids |
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Products for blind/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, mobility, medical/health, and household ADLs.
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Mayer-Johnson |
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Mayer-Johnson, Inc. is a mail order company focusing on Augmentative and Alternative Communication products. This site also features downloads related to Boardmaker , Writing With Symbols and Speaking Dynamically Pro software.
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Origin Instruments |
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Develops and manufactures advanced electro-optical instruments and associated software.
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Prentke Romich Company |
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Prentke Romich Company (PRC) develops and manufactures augmentative communication devices, computer access products, and other assistive technology for people with severe disabilities. Products include the ChatBox, Pathfinder, Springboard, Vantage, Vanguard and assessories.
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RJ Cooper |
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| Software and hardware products/adaptations for persons with special needs. | ||||
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Saltillo Corporation |
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| AAC products including the Chatbox, Chat PC, and Vocaflex. | ||||
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Simtech Publications |
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| Single switch software (switch training software) for people who are unable to access the computer using conventional means. | ||||
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Synapse Adaptive |
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Provide software and hardware access solutions to aid employment of individuals with disabilities by meeting accommodation requirements in the school and/or workplace. Design and engineer for businesses, government, special needs labs, rehabilitation facilities and schools. Includes on-site and end user training, or comprehensive assistive technology training for entire staff. |
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Tash Inc. |
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Tash Inc. provides a variety of products related to communication, computer access, and environmental controls.
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Words+ |
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Provide communication aides and computer access solutions for children and adults with disabilities. Products include communication systems, communication software, hand-held communication devices, input/speech devices, and hardware and accessories. |
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Zygo |
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Develops AAC devices including the Macaw, Lightwriter, and Optimist series.
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Arizona Loan$ for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) |
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Arizona Loan$ for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) is a consumer driven, statewide alternative financing program offering affordable loans to persons with disabilities for the purchase of assistive technology devices. AzLAT is targeted to persons with low and middle incomes, creating an alternative to traditional lending programs.
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Arizona Technology Access Project (AzTAP) |
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Technology-related assistance program. Mission is to increase access to AT devices and services and to facilitate the development of a consumer-responsive AT service delivery system. Provide fact sheets and brochures to provide information on products, legal rights, services, and other topics related to AT for individuals with disabilities.
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Assistive Technology Consideration Resource |
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From the website: "The following information is provided to assist educational teams in considering assistive technology in the development, review, and/or revision of a students Individual Educational Plan. This document provides a framework for identifying relevant tasks within instructional areas as well as appropriate accommodations, modifications, and technology solutions. Additional tasks and solutions will need to be added to address individual student needs."
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AT Network |
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| Assistive Technology news, resources, and education. | ||||
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ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
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The ISAAC website is dedicated to persons with severe expressive communication difficulties. The International Society of AAC includes information relevant to AAC devices and materials, intervention, the annual ISAAC conference, idea exchanges, online forums and list serves, in addition to additional resources.
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Speaking of Speech |
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Submitted by TEAM Ed staff member . . . "It has ideas for games but also has lots of message boards. One is for people to ask questions about therapy techniques, one is for therapy activities, and one is a page for people to post reviews of supplies they have bought and tell whether the money spent was worth it."
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United States Society for augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) |
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Information, tips, insights, and tools for novices, professionals, family members and individuals who rely on AAC.
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Bilingual/ESL Resources | |||
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Classroom Tips, Tricks, and Resources | |||
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Community Resources | |||
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Disabilities | |||
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Federal Government | |||
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Professional Resources | |||
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Special Education Law | |||
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