Resources
Adaptive Computer Technology has the following resources available. After each description is the disability for which it is intended.
Explanation of abbreviations:
(LD) Learning Disability
(VI) Visual Impairment
(MI) Mobility Impairment
ADAPTIVE HARDWARE
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Articulating Keyboard Trays |
keyboard trays that adjust to various heights and angles. Provides accessibility and comfort for wheelchair users |
MI |
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ClassMate Reader |
portable reading device with adjustable font size |
LD, VI |
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Intellikeys keyboard |
large character keyboard with optional key guard that is used by individuals with mobility impairments |
MI |
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Juliet Braille Embosser |
Braille embosser capable of creating double sided Braille output from computer documents |
VI |
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Kensington Trackball |
mouse-like input device that utilizes a free-rolling ball for maximum control |
MI |
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Magic Wand Keyboard |
mini adaptive computer keyboard and mouse. Needs only slight hand or head movement and little strength to work. |
MI |
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MyReader 14" CCTV |
magnification viewer with optional color variations |
VI, LD |
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Powerbraille Braille 80 |
an 80-cell refreshable Braille display that can be used with or as an alternative to voice output |
VI |
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VictorReader Stream |
a portable reading device capable of playing digital talking books from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, www.audible.com and books in text format through synthesized speech |
LD, VI |
ADAPTIVE SOFTWARE
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Dragon Naturally Speaking |
Speech recognition software |
LD, MI |
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Duxbury Braille |
Braille translation software |
LD, VI |
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Jaws For Windows |
screen reading software for MS Windows |
VI |
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Kurzweil 1000 |
optical character recognition (OCR) scanner that converts printed material into an electronic format |
VI |
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Kurzweil 3000 |
optical character recognition (OCR) scanner that converts printed material into an electronic format |
LD |
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TextHELP Read & Write |
Tool for people with reading & writing difficulties. Includes screen reading, advanced phonetic spell checker, homophone support & word prediction |
LD |
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Window-Eyes |
screen reading software for MS Windows |
VI |
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ZoomText Xtra |
screen magnification software which magnifies text and images on the screen |
VI |