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Laureate Learning Systems, Inc. has been dedicated to creating technology to meet the needs of people with disabilities since 1982. Founded by two internationally known speech-language pathologists, Dr. Mary Sweig Wilson and Bernard J. Fox. Laureate is dedicated to the innovative use of computer technology for special education and rehabilitation. Laureate offers programs for language development, concept development and processing, augmentative communication, and instructional games. Laureate programs are easy-to-use, flexible, and above all, effective. Laureate software makes learning a fun and rewarding experience.
AbleNet, Inc. is well known for their sturdy line of switches, cost-effective augmentative communications devices, switch mounting systems, and related items. Exceptional Computing stocks most AbleNet products and can fill your order immediately.
Mayer-Johnson Co. is best known for their picture communication symbols and the programs that use them. "Speaking Dynamically" is the name for computer-based augmentative communications. BoardMaker, a database of 3000 picture symbols, is an essential component to virtually every special needs program. Use it for Don Johnston's Ke:nx/Discover setups, or IntelliTools' Overlay Maker. Its also perfect for use with ClarisWorks or similar desktop publishing program!
SoftTouch/kidTech developers goal is to create software which the young child with disabilities would enjoy and at the same time learning would occur. kidTECH's software is based in song. The programs include songs common to the regular and special early childhood curriculums around the country. Each program includes a scanning mode for single switch operation with an option for an auditory or quite scan. Access options include mouse, TouchWindow, IntelliKeys, and Ke:nx. Printed overlays for the IntelliKeys are available both in print and on disk.
TASH, Inc. offers the wide range of quality switches on the market today! But, take a closer look at what TASH offers: we have access hardware for both PC and Macintosh computers. TASH provides special keyboard and mouse control for anyone who cannot use the standard keyboard ad mouse. TASH also has a variety environmental control systems for accessing the telephone, TV, computers, and appliances, as well as a line of digitized communication aids
KEYTEC, Inc. manufactures the Magic Touch window that can be used on any PC or Macintosh platform and features the ability to be used on 17 inch monitors. The Magic Touch window offers excellent mounting characteristics and screen clarity, as well as a good price performer
Origin Instruments are the manufacturers of the HeadMouse a head-controlled pointing device for people with disabilities. The HeadMouse is a device that translates the movements of a users head into directly proportional movements of the computer mouse pointer. When this capability is combined with an on-screen keyboard, the HeadMouse can completely replace the functions of a conventional keyboard.
Attainment Co. specializes in life skills software and related products. Popular titles such as "Towards Independence, Looking For Words, Picture Cue Dictionary, Select-A-Meal, Plan Your Day" and others will help students learn social skills experience community success.
Marblesoft is a special education software company. All programs focus on early childhood development (Early Learning) with various hardware accesses utilized. 128K versions offer input through TouchWindow, Powerpad, Light Pen, Keyboard, and Switches. All use the Echo, DoubleTalk, or Cricket speech synthesizer, run on Apple family computers, are Laser-compatible, and have a student records management program that allows for a screen or written printout.
Greystone Digital manufacturers the Big Keys Plus keyboard for children and adults. With KeyStar Technology they have been able to expand the popular Big Keys into a full featured keyboard for all ages and learning applications. They keyboard still maintains its uncluttered appearance, as well as the one-inch square keys. Big Keys Plus will be offered in both the easy to use ABC format or the standard QWERTY format.
R.J. Cooper & Associates provides innovative software solutions for children and adults who need to use single switch software. The company has been involved in the area of special needs software solutions for many years and has been a model for others.
Simtech Publications was established in 1991 with a goal of developing and marketing low-cost switch accessible software for children with disabilities. All of Simtech's programs are extremely simple, user-friendly and focus on developing concepts and motor skills related to switch control. Bill Lynn, Simtech's owner and software developer, is a speech/language pathologist with 20 years experience in the area of assistive technology and augmentative communication.
Advanced Multimedia Devices is a manufacturer of quality augmentative communication devices. They have developed the Tech/Talk,, Tech/Scan, and the Tech/Speak devices. Interchangable overlays are compatible with Boardmaker.

Slater Software Slater Software is the developer of Picture It, PixWriter
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The very best special educational needs software, switches and alternative computer access devices, augmentative communication aids and assistive technology for students struggling with a physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty.
Our most basic goal is to build templates and activities that allow children to become independent learners and increase their awareness of this world. Whether they choose in the future to pick one or two topics and learn as much about them as they can (in depth learning) or opt to learn about as many things as possible at a basic level (wide breadth learning), we hope that we can play a small part in laying that foundation.