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2+2

Basic math skill software that is fully switch/scan accessible with spoken text and large print.

2goPC

2goPC is a small, lightweight (2.8 lbs) netbook computer with a built-in carrying handle. With drop-proof construction, protective cover and spill resistant keyboard, it is designed to be rugged and durable. Configuration on Intel® Atom™ equipped units includes Intel® 1.6GHz Atom™ CPU, 1GB RAM and 40GB Hard Drive. 2 USB...

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Academy of Math

Academy of Math is an intervention approach designed to help at-risk students develop mathematical proficiency. Program focuses on skills development and learner motivation; provides strategies to help school meet AYP goals. Aligns with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards.

Academy of Reading

Academy of READING is designed to help at-risk students build fluency in reading foundation skills in five core areas defined by the National Reading Panel. Options for delivering individualized training experience for each student based on needs/deficits. Intervention approach focuses on skills development and motivation; provides strategies to help schools...

Animated Arithmetic

Provides practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for children from 1st through 4th grades. Puzzle and maze games are used for rewards.

AppleWorks

Use this word processing program to support planning, transcription legibility and editing and revising. Planning is supported through the use of custom templates and outlining tools and editing and revising through the use of a spell check tool.

Audible

Find audio books, radio shows, audio versions of popular magazines and newspapers at this website (download to computer, then burn to CD or upload to mobile audio player ) to engage readers and improve listening comprehension.

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Balanced Literacy

Use this supplementary year-long literacy program to boost decoding and comprehension skills. The program is theme-based on animals at the first grade level and is delivered with books and digital activities. Software is compatible with scanning overlay.

Basic Algebra Shape-up

This program helps students to master basic-algebra skills. Each skill includes a step-by-step tutorial for a sample problem.

BAT Keyboard

Use this product with students who have use of one hand and are able to remember combinations of keys. The BAT Keyboard is a one-handed input device that replicates all the functions of a full-size keyboard. Letters, numbers, commands and macros are entered using key combinations, or "chords".

Big Keys Keyboard

Use this large key keyboard with students who have difficulty making discrete movements or who have visual impairments. BigKeys Keyboard is the size of a standard keyboard with 1” square keys, 4 times larger than a standard key. A switch allows the user to choose the keyboard layout that best...

Big Red Switch

The Big Red Switch is a single switch measuring 5" that is activated by pressing anywhere on the top surface. This switch also features auditory feedback.

BIGtrack Trackball

The BIGtrack has a 3 inch trackball which may require less fine motor control than a standard trackball. It has a left and a right mouse click button located behind the trackball to avoid unwanted mouse clicks. The BIGtrack also allows for 2nd Mouse Connection both the BIGtrack and a...

Books On Tape

Use audio books (delivered on cassette, CDs or audio download) to engage readers in popular and classic literature and texts and improve listening comprehension. This website is a division of Random House.

Braille In Keyboard

The Braille In Keyboard is a Braille keyboard with a non-standard layout (non-QWERTY). This layout may be useful for users when editing Braille, working with mathematics, or writing music. It can also be used as a standard keyboard for working with documents, etc.

Braille Sense

The Braille Sense notetaker is a personal digital assistant (PDA) that uses a Braille keyboard for inputting information and refreshable Braille dots for reading. It also functions as a wireless Braille display, connects to the Internet, reads email, writes email, and composes word processing documents. Braille Sense provides functionality for...

Braillex Trio

The BRAILLEX Trio can be used in three ways: as a 40-cell Braille display, a Braille keyboard for external devices (PCs, off-the-shelf PDAs or mobile phones with appropriate screen readers), and a basic notetaker. This tool may be useful for visually impaired users who need multifunctional keyboards.

Breeze

Breeze is a USB sip/puff switch in a compact package. It connects directly to standard USB ports on computers, laptops and AAC devices and provides hardware emulation of mouse buttons or joystick functions. For special applications, sensitivity is selectable and dynamic pressure readings can be directly accessed through the USB...

Bright Switch

Use this switch with students who have visual impairments. The flashing blinker helps visually impaired individuals locate the switch. When the switch is activated, the yellow textured lens lights brightly while music plays and the switch vibrates.

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Calculator Talk 'N Scan

A fully digital calculator with text-to-speech. Switch/Scan accessible.

Caption Mic

Caption Mic is a "do-it-yourself" captioning system that produces captions with the help of speech recognition technology. A voice captioner echoes what is spoken at an event, and the resulting captions are displayed on a TV monitor or other display device. Use this tool with students who have hearing impairments...

Cicero

Cicero allows users to user their computer and scanner to create a reading machine. Cicero translates scanned documents into speech or into a large print text document that can be edited on screen and in viewed in a variety of colors. Cicero also supports refreshable Braille displays so users can...

ClaroRead 2007

Mac or PC screenreader with study features such as: word prediction, homophone alert, customizable text and background colors and layout, single word pronunciation or full text to speech, and reads text on the web.

ClassMate

The Classmate is a portable device for reading digital audio files and books with a customizable interface and embedded study tools. Users interact with the interface through a stylus or touchscreen.

Classroom Suite 4

Classroom Suite 4 is a unique intervention tool that combines direct instruction with a flexible tool environment to help students in grades Pre K through 5 achieve mastery in reading, writing and math. Classroom Suite 4 provides students with explicit instruction, constructive practice and embedded assessments to allow teachers to...

Clevy Keyboard

The Clevy Keyboard is an educationally adapted keyboard designed to improve writing and computer skills in early childhood through elementary. Its large print, bright colors, section differentiation by color, enlarged key size, vertical key alignment and reduced number of keys may be helpful for young children accessing a computer or...

Clicker5

Use this talking word processor with associated word pictures or animations. A library of onscreen grids provides word banks, sentence structure and story writing activities. Designed for all students, it is compatible with switches and scanning methods.

ClozePro

Use the cloze technique to explore topics of syntax, vocabulary, and comprehension on vocabulary you add to the activity. This program allows you to control which words are masked. Can be used on screen or printed as worksheets. Software is switch compatible.

Co:Writer SE

Use this product with many word processing programs to support transcription legibility, spelling accuracy and word fluency. Provides dynamic word prediction with an expandable library of topical word lists and the option to view suggestions by part of speech.

Coin Critters

Use this program to practice money skills.

Compass

Compass software is a functional assessment tool for clinical, educational, and vocational professionals who perform computer access and augmentative communication evaluations. Using eight skill tests in three input device domains (pointing, text entry, and switch use), Compass records data on the speed and accuracy of user actions and generates a...

Concert Tour Entrepreneur

This entrepreneurial game engages players as the manager of a band (several music genres to choose from). Encourages player to apply calculations in a business simulation.

Cool Speech

Convert any digital text (online or files) into spoken text with a variety of voices and save as a WAV file. Supports students' engagement with text and boosts listening comprehension.

Cosmo's Learning Systems

Cosmo’s Play and Learn™ software is a family of educational and computer games that aim to entertain children of developmental ages 2-to-8 years. This developmentally appropriate software was created by a team of educators; physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists; and assistive technology practitioners. Children empower a virtual robot to explore...

CrossScanner

CrossScanner is a universal way to run software using 1 or 2 switch(es). With the switch(es) plugged into a switch interface, the user is able to perform mouse moves and clicks, double clicks, drags, operate menus and even enter text (with optional OnScreen keyboard). All operation is supervisor-controllable to fine...

Cruncher

Explore the possibilities of creating spreadsheets. Animated tutorials. Imports to Excel and AppleWorks.

Crystal Rain Forest

This program is based on Logo. Students control the characters through basic programming.

Cyberlink with Brainfingers

Cyberlink enables hands-free control of computers and electrical devices. Brain and body signals detected by the sensors in the headband are transmitted to the computer as multiple Brainfingers to allow users to interact with and use a computer. Use this device with students who have little to no control of...

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Dana

In addition to its personal management features, use this portable keyboarding device to support transcription legibility and editing. Editing and revising are supported with spell check and a thesaurus.

Darci Too

The Darci Too is a universal alternative input device; the product works with both Mac and PC and features adaptable access, meaning that users can select the access method that works best for them. The Darci Too can be controlled by joysticks, switches, matrix keyboards or communication aids and supplies...

Darci USB

The Darci USB is a Morse Code based computer access device. Because it is plugged into the USB port on the student’s computer, it is portable and can be used with a variety of machines. Use this device with students who need alternative input to the computer and are capable...

Data Explorer

Explore the possibilities of spreadsheets and working with data and graphs. Use with whole class or individual instruction.

Destination Math

Use this comprehensive mathematics program to teach basic skills, math reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem solving.

Destination Reading

Use Destination Reading as a complete K-3 computer-assisted instructional reading program designed for any student or group of students or as a supplement to another reading curriculum already in use. The program is research based and aligned with standar

Discover Envoy

Envoy is keyboard and mouse replacement software for the Mac OS X designed to work with the IntelliSwitch wireless switch interface. Envoy is designed for individuals with physical disabilities, and those who are not able to access the Macintosh with the tradition keyboard or mouse.

Dolphin Hal

The Dolphin Hal is a screen reader that allows users to access Microsoft Windows using either a speech synthesizer or a refreshable Braille display. Hal can also be used for browsing the web and Instant Messaging.

Dolphin Lunar

Dolphin Lunar is a screen magnifier for users with vision impairments and low vision. Users can quickly increase the size of everything on screen without having to adjust Windows settings. Users can also change color schemes to select colors that are most comfortable to read. Once a user quits Lunar,...

Dolphin Publisher

Dolphin Publisher offers versatile DAISY publishing features for experienced publishers, colleges, employers or disability service providers who provide for a wide range of students or staff members. Users can: * convert material to DAISY format from html, text, rtf and doc files * insert footnotes, page numbering and pop-up pictures *...

Dolphin Supernova

Supernova allows users three ways to access Microsoft Windows programs - text-to-speech, Braille, magnification or a combination of all three. Users can make use of the screen reader in conjunction with magnification to make text easier to read, change font color and size to make text more comfortable to work...

Draft:Builder

Use this program's structured format to design writing activities for students by guiding them through planning, organizing and preparing a first draft. Both graphic and outline formats assist in the writing process. Writing genre templates available.

Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred

Use this program to support transcription including legibility and spelling accuracy. Transcription and spelling accuracy are supported through voice recognition permitting students to dictate verbally to the computer and have their dictation translated into digital text. Basic voice commands are available for computer control. This program also...

Dragon Naturally Speaking Standard

Use this program to support transcription including legibility and spelling accuracy Transcription and spelling accuracy are supported through voice recognition permitting students to dictate verbally to the computer and have their dictation translated into digital text. Basic voice commands are available for computer control.

Duxbury Braille Translator

DBT provides translation and formatting facilities to automate the process of conversion from regular print to braille (and vice versa), and also provides word-processing facilities for working directly in the braille as well as the print. "Fonts" are used for displaying the braille.

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Early Math With Spider and Friends

This program explores several concepts with graphics, numbers, and simple equations. Is uncluttered and accessible. Compatible with Intellikeys.

Earobics

Use this program to boost students' phonological and print awareness. There are two levels, one more appropriate for elementary and one with graphics more appropriate to older struggling readers.

Easy Cat

Use this tool for students who have difficulty controlling a mouse, but are able to point with reliable accuracy. The Easy Cat is a touchpad/pointing device that allows users to point, click, double-click, and drag text, functioning much like a standard mouse.

EasyConverter

Dolphin EasyConverter allows users to create versions of learning printed learning materials that can be converted to Braille, MP3, large print or DAISY digital talking book. This can be done in two ways, either from electronic files on the user's computer or from printed documents scanned in to Microsoft Word....

EasyLink Braille Keyboard

Easy-Link is a small-sized Braille keyboard that allows users full access to a PDA, mobile phone or laptop. Easy-Link is portable and can fit in purse or pocket, so it can be a useful solution for visually impaired users who use a variety of technology tools in daily living.

EasyProducer

EasyProducer allows users to convert any Microsoft Word document into a DAISY digital talking book. Once created, the DAISY text is capable of being searched and navigated by students. EasyProducer automatically adds audio narration, using the selected text-to-speech synthesizer.

EasyReader

The Dolphin EasyReader allows users to read DAISY digital talking books on their PC or laptop without having to purchase a stand-alone DAISY player.

EasyTutor

EasyTutor is designed for learners with dyslexia or related learning disabilities to allow them to hear text on screen read aloud. As EasyTutor reads, the software also highlights each word in the colors of the user's choice. EasyTutor also provides writing assistance in the form of a spellchecker, picture icons...

Edmark Reading Program

Use this highly structured reading program to develop emerging readers. Many struggling students find success with a process that teaches a word, introduces its meaning, provides comprehension practice, and uses the word in the story context.

eeZee Mouse

eeZee Mouse is an alternative mouse product that is designed to fit the user’s abilities. A tiny Body Sensor provides smooth and accurate cursor control while worn/activated on any part of the body from head to toe, becoming a virtual joystick-in-space. The PRO model uses a microphone &...

ELO CRT Touchscreen Monitor

The touch monitors come in two sizes, 15" and 17". They feature IntelliTouch SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) technology, which means you can operate them with your finger, a stylus or a pointing device.

ELO LCD Touch Monitor

The ELO LCD touch monitors are available in three sizes: 15”, 17” and the new 19” model. The flat panel comes with a removable tilt base with a VESA mounting option (see below). Impervious to liquid spills and splashes, humidity and wash down, these screens are the most contamination resistant available....

Emprint Haptic Color Braille Embosser

The Emprint Haptic Color Braille Embosser combines a standard color printer with a Braille embosser. The printed documents appear visually-identical to those from a standard inkjet printer, but the embosser also impacts the paper so printed features are raised for touch. Use Emprint to create embossed color images and diagrams,...

Encarta

Use this online multi-media encyclopedia to look up any topic and read or hear about it. It offers 3-dimensional tours and original voice recordings for authentic learning. Additional learning and homework tools are available with subscription.

ERICA Eye Tracking System

The ERICA System is an eyetracking device with options to also use a touchscreen system, switch inputs, and head and eye control technologies. This may be helpful for users with degenerative illnesses. Can also be configured as a dedicated communication device, meaning it may be partially covered by health insurance....

Essential Learning Systems

Use this multi-modal reading program for struggling readers who require opportunities to practice new skills. Activities address the same skill sets in different ways to achieve skill mastery.

E-Text Reader

Use the E-Text reader to read digital text. Students can highlight their notes in one color and important information in another. Then extract just the highlighted information to a new file and have it read aloud.

EyeGaze Edge

The Eyegaze Edge systems allow users to do a number of things with their eyes that they would otherwise do with their hands or voice (ex: typing documents, speaking/conversing with others, browsing the Internet, etc.).

Eye-Pal

The Eye-Pal is a one pound, portable USB scanner/reader capable of converting any printed material to Refreshable Braille, speech or text file.

Eye-Pal Solo

Eye-Pal SOLO is self-contained motion activated reading device that instantly reads from any book or printed material. Motion activation allows the user to stop and start reading by waving their hand near the reading material. Allows connection to a computer monitor for reading onscreen text. A custom keypad allows saving...

EyeTech TM3

The EyeTech TM3 is a compact and portable eye tracker capable of tracking with one or both eyes that can be used with any Windows-based communication software. Available either as an add-on for an existing computer or speech device, a desktop setup or a portable touch screen.

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FASTT Math

Build fluency in 10 minute-per-day increments. The software provides a continuously adapted program to ensure students are developing automaticity of basic facts.

First Money

Use this program to practice money skills.

First Words, First Words II, and First Verbs

Develop core vocabulary and introduce word combinations though these interactive software programs which encourage choice making. Young children enjoy selecting a picture directly on the screen when using a touch screen. Switch access is also available.

Flexiboard

Flexiboard is an alternative keyboard with a built-in optical overlay-detection method — the keyboard detects which overlay is placed on top of the keyboard allowing users to change overlays without computer commands. Use this tool when users need a flexible keyboard layout that can be changed as skills are acquired...

Focus 40 Braille Display

The Focus 40 is a portable Braille Display allowing users who are visually impaired to access a computer. The Focus 40 features 40 cells of Braille and has programmable “hot keys” for specific functions. Works with JAWS.

Focus 80 Braille Display

The Focus 80 is a portable Braille Display allowing users who are visually impaired to access a computer. The Focus 80 features 80 cells of Braille and has programmable “hot keys” for specific functions. Works with JAWS.

Footime Foot Mouse

The Footime Foot Mouse is a mouse and programmable keypad controlled by a user's feet. Users control cursor movement using a slipper-shaped foot pedal. Foot pedals can be defined for any key or key combination. May be helpful for users suffering from hand and wrist stress, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, hand...

Fraction Shape-up

This program introduces fraction concepts and helps students develop skills necessary for understanding and working with fractions

Freestyle Solo Keyboard

The Freestyle is an adjustable split ergonomic keyboard designed to adapt to the specific needs of each user. Featuring simple, sturdy adjustment mechanisms and inter-changable accessories (Incline or VIP accessories, purchased separately) to provide additional capabilities. These three configurations allow the user to choose features that offer complete separation and/or...

Frogpad Keyboard

Frogpad is a one-handed portable keyboard allowing users to access computers, PDAs, mobile phones and other devices. Use this device with users who need an alternative keyboard and are capable of using one hand to type.

Fusion with Word Prediction

Use this portable keyboarding device to support transcription,editing and revising. Editing is supported with spell check and word fluency with a dictionary and a thesaurus. Revising is supported with text-to-speech readback A word prediction option to support spelling accuracy is available at an additional cost. Editing/revising checklists...

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GeoGebra

GeoGebra is a dynamic mathematics software for schools that joins geometry, algebra and calculus. GeoGebra is an interactive geometry system. You can do constructions with points, vectors, segments, lines, conic sections as well as functions and change them dynamically afterwards.Additionally, equations and coordinates can be entered directly. GeoGebra allows students...

gh Player

gh has developed a software reading system designed for reading NIMAS, DAISY Digital Talking Books, and plain text files (*.txt) while providing multiple sensory output. * Read DAISY, NIMAS, Save As DAISY XML, and Plain Text files * Select from six synthesized voices...

Ghotit

Ghotit offers a unique context spellchecker. Ordinary spellcheckers do not take into account the context of the sentence the word is being used. The context of a sentence can be leveraged to assist in correcting significantly misspelled words (those not picked up by a regular spellchecker) and identify misused words....

Go Solve Word Problems

This program teaches students to use graphic organizers to understand word problems and plan their solutions.

Graph Club

Explore the possibilities of spreadsheets and working with data and graphs. Use with whole group and individual instruction.

Grasp Switch

Users can activate the Grasp Switch with a squeeze or pinch. No tactile or auditory feedback. User must be able to release the grip in approximately 2 seconds to prevent switch latching.

Gumball Switch

Use this switch with students who can control movement and access a smaller target area (2 ½ inch activation surface). Switch also provides tactile and audible feedback.

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HandiEye

HandiEye is a hands free alternative to a standard computer mouse. Use HandiEye with students who are capable of using head movement to control a mouse. HandiEye uses software that that is capable of recognizing a human face and tracking its movements. This may be helpful in situations where attaching...

HeadMouse Extreme

HeadMouse Extreme replaces the standard computer mouse for people who cannot use or have limited use of their hands when controlling a computer or augmentative communication device. The HeadMouse translates natural movements of a user's head into directly proportional movements of the computer mouse pointer. It works just like a...

Hot Dog Stand: The Works

These entrepreneurial games encourage players to apply calculations in a business simulation.

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IndeMouse

The IndeMouse is a USB device that translates movements of a pointing device (such as a mouse or trackball) into mouse functions. The only input required from the user is the ability to move the mouse or trackball, and the output can be any mouse function such as click, double-click...

Infrared /Sound /Touch Switch

The Infrared/Sound/Touch (IST) Switch enables users to operate a variety of communication devices and software with almost any type of body motion. Students can use movement of the eye, chin, finger, toe, head, eyebrow, arm, shoulder or foot to activate the IST switch. It is also possible to activate the...

InspireData

With this program students actively explore and analyze data using dynamic Venn, bar, stack, pie and axis plots.

IntegraMouse

The IntegraMouse enables the user to activate all mouse functions with as little as 10 grams of lip pressure. Left and right mouse clicks can be made with the built in sip and puff switch. Use this tool for students who cannot access a standard mouse and have breath control....

Intellikeys

IntelliKeys USB plugs into the computer's USB port and provides access for users with physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities who has difficulty using a standard keyboard. Using available overlays, users can create individualized keyboard support for a variety of learners.

IntelliSwitch

IntelliSwitch is a flexible switch interface. Users install the driver software, plug a switch into one of IntelliSwitch’s five switch ports, and plug the receiver into their computer’s USB port. Users can then access switch software with one or more switches (wired or wireless). IntelliSwitch is compatible with Discover software,...

iWork - Pages

Use this updated word processing program to support planning, transcription legibility and editing and revising. Planning is supported through the use of a large suite of custom templates and outlining tools and editing and revising through the use of a spell check and grammar tool. Pages also features powerful...

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JAWS

JAWS works with a user's PC to provide access to software applications and the Internet by reading information on the screen aloud. Also outputs to refreshable Braille displays.

Jelly Beamer Wireless Switch

The Jelly Beamer is a wireless switch that can be used with switch-adapted devices, electric appliances and for computer access. Comes with a transmitter and receiver allowing students to use the switch from up to 30 feet away.

Jouse2

The Jouse 2 is a joystick-operated mouse that is controlled with the user’s mouth. Users can move the joystick with their mouth, cheek, chin, or tongue to shift the mouse cursor. Using a built-in sip and puff switch allows users to perform typical mouse button functions.

Joystick Mouse

The Joystick Mouse allows users to control the mouse function keys using a joystick. The device has integrated keys for left mouse click, drag and drop, double click and right mouse click.

Juliet Pro Embosser

The Juliet Embosser is capable of printing Braille on both sides of a page up to 56 characters wide. Features include regular Braille graphics, high resolution Braille graphics, and Dynamic Braille Scaling. With Dynamic Braille Scaling, you can turn on different Braille sizes, even within the same document. Built-in Braille...

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Keystrokes

KeyStrokes is a soft keyboard that generates an image of a keyboard on the Macintosh display for those who cannot enter text using a hard keyboard. A mouse or a mouse emulator is used to select and enter characters by pointing and clicking on the keys.

Kid Spark/ Spark Learner

Spark-Space is a graphic organizer, which bridges the gap between ideas and the production of structured writing. Use with students with a conceptual or visual learning strength. KidSpark version (ages 7 to 11) has all the features a child will require to create idea maps and documents, including a...

Kidspiration/ Inspiration

Use these programs to support planning and organization. Kidspiration is the younger-child friendly version of Inspiration which is appropriate for intermediate grades through adults. Both programs provide graphical webbing and outlining tools with text-to-speech support for review of plans or outlines. Outlines can be exported in several forms for...

Kinderboard

The KinderBoard can be used as a first keyboard for young children. The keyboard features 1 inch square keys and easy-to-read numbers and letters. Consonants, vowels, numbers and punctuation marks are color-coded to help students learn their alphabet and identify character sets. Use this keyboard with young students, or students...

Knowledge Manager

Concept mapping software, for individuals and organizations. The use of knowledge management methods eases learning through dialogue and advanced communication strategies.

kReader PC

The kReader PC from knfb Reading Technology is an assisted reading and study skills software program for students, including struggling readers. The kReader PC interface utilizes state-of-the-art video gaming technology to create 3D book viewing. The program allows direct import of MS Office, PDF, and many other file formats. Student...

Kurzweil 1000

Kurzweil 1000 is software that makes scanned print or electronic text accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Features and appointment calendar with audible reminders, study tools for notetaking and creating outlines, and an audible text editor for document creation. Allows users to convert Kurzweil documents into MP3,...

Kurzweil 3000

In addition to providing a number of reading comprehension, study tools, and text-to-digital conversion tools, this program supports transcription and editing. Transcription legibility and spelling accuracy are supported with word prediction and spell check tools. Word fluency supported with an e-dictionary and thesaurus along with the support of third-party...

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Large Print Keyboard with Trackball

Large Print Keyboard with a Trackball, is a standard Windows keyboard with large print keys and a trackball. The keyboard and its keys are the same size as a standard keyboard, however, the print has been enhanced and a trackball added. The characters measure 0.5” by 0.25”, about 3 times...

Learn More About Math

Use these games to practice basic math skills.

Lexia Phonics Based Reading Systems

Use a Lexia program to develop reading skills at every stage. Each Lexia program promotes independent reading as students navigate the program independently. Its structured reading strategies are based on the Orton-Gillingham method of reading remediation.

Lomak

Lomak (light operated mouse and keyboard) is designed for people that have difficulty with, or are unable to use, a standard computer keyboard and mouse. A hand or head pointer controls a beam of light that highlights then confirms the key or mouse functions on the keyboard.

LunarPlus

LunarPlus is a screen magnifier for users with vision impairments; added speech output provides extra support for partially sighted computer users. With speech output, users can have documents, web pages, menus and button prompts read aloud. Users can also specify magnification style (split screen, whole screen, lens and window)

Lynx

The Lynx is a portable magnifier small enough to fit on a user's desk or other workspace. The self-contained unit weighs 8 pounds and 5 hours of battery life.

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MAGic

MAGic helps people with low vision view information on their computer screen while hearing it through their speech synthesizer. Allows users to magnify screen information from one to sixteen times its normal size. Features of variety of customizable options for cursor color and size, color display and magnification.

Magic Cursor 2000

MagicCursor 2000 is for people using a headpointer who have difficulty using a standard mouse to supply mouse clicking functions. The dwell feature may be helpful for individuals with Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and any other disability where the user has little or...

Magic Touch Add-on Touch Screen

Use this product with students who are unable to access a standard keyboard and who able to make selections by pointing. The Magic Touch Add-on Touch Screen is an aftermarket touch screen that can be added to any computer monitor, allowing users to access their computers by touching the screen...

Magic Wand Keyboard

Use this product with students who can use a handheld wand or mouthstick to point, but are unable to exert much force. The Magic Wand Keyboard is a miniature computer keyboard, with a built-in mouse, that allows users to fully access any computer. It is designed to be used with...

Maltron One Handed Keyboard

A one handed keyboard that can be configured to match an individual's needs. Can be either right or left-handed.

Math Arena

Use this game to explore several concepts with animation, numbers, and equations. Points accumulate through the game and are saved between visits.

Math Blaster

An environment in which students can select from several different math-related activities, earning points and charting their progres.. Different software packages are available, covering grades 1 through 12. A home version is also available through Knowledge Adventure(www.knowledgeadventure.com/).

Math Concepts: One, Two, Three

Builds understanding and mastery of key math concepts.100 activities correlated to the NCTM Standards.

Math Factmaster

Use this sofware to drill and practice math facts drill online.

Math Flight

Practice math facts with three different flight games.

Math Missions: The Race to Spectacle City Arcade Grade K-2

Use this game to explore several concepts with animation, numbers, and equations. Work is saved from visit to visit so users can accumulate points toward the video arcade games.

Math Player

Math Player is a free download that enables Internet Explorer and other screen readers to read mathematical equations and notations.

Math Worm

Navigate a maze by solving simple arithmetic equations.

MathTalk Scientific Notebook (including Math Pad)

This program enables Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition to accept mathematical equations, vocabulary, and notations. Compatible with Duxbury Braille translator. Includes text to speech to read the equations.

MathType

MathType has three important accessibility capabilities. First of all, MathType can be used as an add-on to Microsoft Word to enable students with hand writing or mobility issues to create math equations with a computer, either via the keyboard, mouse, or with a variety of adaptive mouse tools. ...

MaxData

Explore the possibilities of creating spreadsheets and working with data and graphs. A student and classroom-friendly Excel program.

MegaDots

MegaDots is a DOS braille translator with features for the volume transcriber and producer. Designed to be used by those who need to create multiple Braille documents quickly (i.e., create accessible textbooks, translate class readings/handouts to Braille, etc.)

Micro Light Switch

The Micro Light Switch is a small, extremely pressure sensitive switch. Use this switch with students who have control over hand movement but are unable to exert a great deal of force or pressure.

Microsoft Math

From basic math to precalculus, Microsoft Math helps you visualize and see mathematical concepts as you’ve never seen them before. It gives you step-by-step instruction, while providing you with a better understanding of fundamental concepts.

Microsoft Reader

Use this free reader to create a library of e-books to provide reading supports through spoken text as well as a variety of other study features (annotations, highlighting, dictionary, bookmarks). Can convert any digital text or students' Word documents into an e-book. Cover images can also be added.

Microsoft Word 2003

Use this word processing program to support planning, transcription and editing and revising. Planning is supported through the use of an outlining tool and customizable templates. Transcription legibility is supported through keyboard input; a voice recognition option to support transcription legibility and spelling accuracy is available through the...

Mighty Math Calculating Crew

This game offers fun drill and practice.

Millie's Math House

This program introduces and builds fundamental early math skills in numbers, shapes, sizes, quantities, patterns, sequencing, addition, and subtraction.

Mixed-up Math

Math puzzles in which students must create mathematical equations.

Money Skills

Use this program to practice money skills.

Mouse Switch Box

The Mouse Switch Box is an interface to connect two single-switches to emulate the left and right mouse buttons on the PC. No software is necessary.

MultipliK12

MultipliK12 is an educational game for learning and practicing the multiplication tables.

My Community

My Community teaches children and young people appropriate social behaviors, interactions, expectations and safety precautions with various peers and adults in their community. Using video of real people interacting in different settings, this CD teaches children and young people (with a cognitive age of 5-15 years) appropriate social behaviors, interactions, expectations...

My Mathematical Life

This game engages players in a first-job-after-college simulation, encouraging players to apply calculations in real-world contexts.

My School Day

My School Day teaches older children (of cognitive age 6 - 12) appropriate interactions and basic classroom social skills such as compromising, resolving conflicts, responding to teasing and following the rules. The CD-ROM offers more than 100 different real-life scenarios to demonstrate common student interactions, and covers a full range...

MyTobii

MyTobii P10 is a portable eye-controlled communication device. Includes a 15” screen, eye control device and computer integrated into one unit. The user can opt to connect to a power source, such as a wall socket, power wheelchair or separate battery. The device can be mounted for use at a...

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Neo

Use this portable keyboarding device to support transcription legibility and editing and revising. Editing and revising are supported with a spell check tool and word fluency through a thesaurus. A Co:Writer (word prediction) applet is available at an additional cost to support transcription and word prediction. Planning and organizing...

No Hands Mouse

Use the No-Hands Mouse with students who are unable to use hand movement to access a standard mouse. The No-Hands Mouse enables users to access a computer using a foot-controlled mouse; one pedal controls cursor movement while the other pedal controls clicking.

Number Concepts 1

In Number Concepts 1 students practice basic skills of counting, adding, and subtracting.

Number Concepts 2

Number Concepts 2 provides instruction and practice for skip counting, place value, and factoring.

Number Devil

Use this game to explore several complex concepts with a running narrative about a boy who learns to appreciate math from a friendly Devil.

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OnScreen

OnScreen is an on-screen keyboard that allows the user to enter text into any application. OnScreen includes WordComplete, a word completion program that may help students speed up their typing. WordComplete is also available separately.

OpenBook

OpenBook allows users to convert printed documents or graphic based text into an electronic text format to be read aloud using built-in text to speech tools. Features low vision tools that allow users to customize how the document appears on screen. Bookmarks allow students to mark favorite selections in text....

Orator for BlackBerry Smartphone

Orator is screen reader software for the BlackBerry® smartphone using text to speech (TTS) technology with adjustable volume and speech rate to let you access and interact with the Smartphone applications. Orator converts the information presented visually on the device screen into intuitive and familiar speech output. Features: # TTS engine voice...

OrbiTouch

The orbiTouch is a keyless ergonomic keyboard solution that removes the barrier posed by the traditional keyboard/mouse combination. This tool may benefit users with repetitive stress injuries, hand and finger injuries, limited fine motor skills, reduced finger function and other cognitive and physical challenges. The orbiTouch also has an integrated...

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PAC Mate 20-Cell Portable Braille Display

The PAC Mate 20 is a portable Braille display that can be used with desktops and laptops for students who are visually impaired. Built-in VariBraille and programmable hot keys allow users to program keys for specific functions.

Perkins Brailler

The Perkins Brailler is a basic Braille embosser that can accommodate paper up to 14 inches long and can emboss 25 lines with 42 cells on standard Braille paper.

Pictures in a Flash

The product produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive capsule paper. Use this tool for people who are blind and vision impaired. The controlled heat source causes any black lines, letters or shapes that are drawn, printed or copied onto the capsule paper to swell.

Piggy in Numberland

Use this game to explore several concepts with animation, numbers, and equations with a friendly piggy character. Points accumulate through the game and are saved between visits.

PixWriter

Use this software to provide word + picture support to emerging readers and writers. Pictures appear automatically as a word is written. Students can also hear the their story read aloud.

PointSmart

PointSmart is mouse driver enhancement software that can make any mouse, trackball, touchpad, joystick or pointing device accessible to use with physical limitations. PointSmart allows the user to slow down the speed of the cursor. The software also allows users to touch or bump the pointing device in the direction...

Poly

Poly is a shareware program for exploring and constructing polyhedra.

Power Writer

Use this web-based word processor to support planning and organization, transcription legibility and editing and revising. Planning is supported with outline templates containing content and procedure prompts or an outlining tool. Drafts can be auto-created from the outline. Editing and revising is supported with a spell check...

Proloquo

Use this program to help support students with communication, writing and using the computer. Proloquo provides a communication system for users who cannot speak, speech feedback in any application while typing, can serve as a talking word processor and provides text-to-speech capabilities. This program can also help improve the accessibility...

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QuadJoy

The QuadJoy is a mouth controlled joystick. Use this device with students who are able to control movement with their mouth or chin. Also has sip and puff capabilities.

QualiEye

QualiEYE is cursor control software for people with disabilities who require a hands free mouse alternative. Users sit in front of the computer and move the cursor with body movements and give commands with gestures. QualiEYE converts head or finger movements into on-screen cursor movements in real time by processing...

Quick Glance

Quick Glance is an eye tracking system that allows users access to computer technology using only their eyes. The software is designed to run in the background while the user is working with standard Windows applications. It allows the user to place the mouse pointer anywhere on the screen simply...

QuickTrac

QuickTac provides a fast and simple way to create tactile graphics that can be inserted into your Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) document, printed or embossed for use by blind, low vision and other special educational uses. The program permits an unlimited number of images to be produced and no further...

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Read 180 Enterprise Edition

This comprehensive curriculum is classroom-based and builds students' background knowledge with related videos and instructional software, literature, and direct instruction in reading and writing skills.

Read Naturally Software Edition

The Read Naturally Software Edition features the same strategy and stories used in the Masters Edition, while taking advantage of the benefits and functionality of the computer. The Software Edition automates the placement process, assigns an appropriate reading goal, and allows you to customize the program by accelerating or skipping...

Read&Write GOLD

Read&Write GOLD is an award winning literacy software solution that makes learning accessible for all students, especially those with reading and writing difficulties, learning disabilities, and English Language Learners. Read&Write GOLD's customizable toolbar integrates with mainstream applications for access to any curriculum or digital content with support features for reading,...

Read:OutLoud

Uses the Directed Reading and Thinking Activity sequence to encourage active reading by embedding notetaking strategies and prompts alongside non-fiction text.

Reading for Meaning

Use a combination of concept mapping and comprehension questions to support reading of authentic grade level books. Using the same structure, students learn about the main idea, inference, sequence, cause & effect, and to compare & contrast information.

Readingpen Advanced Edition

The pen is a pocket scanner with text-to-speech to read single words and lines of text aloud. Embedded dictionary and thesaurus for advanced texts includes over 600,000 words and can be turned on or off (for testing mode). Weighs 3 ounces.

Readingpen Basic Edition K-12

The pen is a pocket scanner with text-to-speech to read single words and lines of text aloud. Embedded dictionary and thesaurus can be turned on or off (for testing mode). Weighs 3 ounces.

ReadPlease

Use the free version to read any text on the screen - word files, email or websites. Simply copy the text you want to hear and the program reads it from the clipboard. If you need high quality voices, purchase the Plus version.

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic

Students with a documented print disability can become members and access this national library of more than 40,000 audio textbooks for early elementary grades through college, graduate studies, and post graduate and career development reading. Users can listen to digital files on CD's (DAISY format).

Rewards Multiply

A game that uses flashcards to help students learn their multiplication tables.

Roller Plus Joystick

The Roller Joystick Plus is a mouse alternative for students who cannot access a standard mouse. The joystick features six buttons that support left and right click, double click, drag lock, horizontal and vertical lock and cursor speed control. A flashing light indicates the drag button has been activated. A...

Romeo Attaché

The Romeo Attache is a portable Braille embosser (weighs approximately 17 lbs). The Romeo Attache speaks keypad commands and status messages.

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SAM Trackball

The SAM Trackball allows users to plug switches into SAM, using the switch input to replace the typical mouse button function (click, double click). The SAM Trackball Operates all special needs software that can be operated by a mouse click or simple keystroke(s). Students can also work with a partner...

Satellite Traveller

The ALVA Satellite Traveler refreshable Braille display is a portable Braille display for users who are visually impaired. The Satellite Traveler provides access to all computer functions and fits both laptop and desktop setups. Compatible with all Windows versions and most commercially available screen readers.

Savant Foot Switch

Use this tool with students who cannot use a standard mouse, but are able to reliably control movement of their feet. The Savant Foot Switch is programmed to perform mouse clicks. Three foot pedals offer left button mouse clicks, right click and scrolling.

Scatir Switch Deluxe

The Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) Switch is a momentary-contract optical switch with auditory feedback. The SCATIR switch works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light. It is suitable for use with a variety of control gestures, such as eye-blink, eyebrow movement, finger movement, head movement, and facial...

School Rules!

School Rules! Volume 2 takes up where School Rules! Volume 1 leaves off, teaching social interpretation skills during unstructured times when social rules are most challenging. It's a great way to build social and organizational skills in children who run into difficulty dealing with lunch periods and hallway interactions between...

School Rules!

School Rules! Volume 1 teaches older children (of cognitive age 8-18) acceptable behaviors during structured activities related to the classroom, group work and physical education. This volume also presents real-life video scenarios covering those parts of school life that are not part of academic programming, including hanging out with friends,...

Show Me Math

This program focuses students on the connection between the concrete and abstract representations of mathematical relationships. Uses videos to demonstrate concepts.

Sign Smith Studio

Sign Smith Studio is a sign language authoring tool that allows users to add "Signing Avatars" to their digital content. Created content is exported to video which can then be added to multimedia and literacy programs, web pages, PowerPoint presentations or Flash.

Simon S.I.O.

Use Simon Sounds It Out to learn sounds, build words, practice, discriminate and recall words. Students use a microphone and hear their words read back.

Sip/Puff Switch

This device allows a user to control the cursor with sips or puffs of air on a mouth tube.

Slammer Switch

The Slammer Switches are durable, low profile switches that are designed for active physical use. The Slammer Switch features audible and tactile feedback. Use these switches with students who require switch access and who may have limited fine motor control.

Small-Talk Ultra

The Small-Talk Ultra is a full-featured talking Windows XP computer that fits in the palm of your hand. The Small-Talk Ultra contains a 1GHz processor, 30GB hard drive, 512MB of RAM, a built-in 57-key keyboard and integrated wireless, Bluetooth, FireWire and USB allowing it to serve as a desktop computer,...

Smart Cat

Use this tool for students who have difficulty controlling a mouse, but are able to point with reliable accuracy. The Smart Cat is a desktop touchpad/pointing device that functions in much the same way as a standard mouse; users can use one-touch scrolling, double-click, etc. Features distinctive sounds for each...

SmartView Xtend

he SmartView Xtend video magnifier has been carefully designed to offer people with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or other eye conditions, increased flexibility and additional functionality. By magnifying and enlarging text, objects, and actions, the SmartView Xtend makes everyday activities like viewing photos, reading labels, browsing through a magazine, writing...

Soccer Math

A game that uses soccer as a backdrop to practice skills with basic facts, measurements, fractions, decimals, percents, and factors.

Soft Switch

The Soft Switch is enclosed in foam and covered with a removable, washable fabric bag. This switch may be a good choice for students who need switch access and have gross motor skills. Tactile and auditory feedback.

SofType

SofType is a software utility which replaces the functionality of a standard keyboard with a full featured on-screen keyboard. SofType can be accessed using a mouse or mouse emulator. This software may be helpful for students who cannot access a standard keyboard.

Soliloquy Reading Assistant

The program uses speech recognition to listen to students read text aloud from storybooks. The computer acts as a reading assistant, identifying words on which the student has difficulty. Extensive progress monitoring features.

SOLO

Use this product to provide supports for planning and organizing, transcription, and editing and revising. This program provides a library of outlining templates with both procedural and content prompts which can be reviewed with speech output. Drafts can be auto-created from the outline. Transcription legibility, accuracy and...

Stages

Stages is a seven-level developmental framework that describes a learner's cognitive and language abilities. Stages helps schools comply with alternate assessment mandates by providing an accessible way to assess learners with special needs. Stages also serves as a selection guide for curriculum activities (including both software and off-computer activities). The...

Start to Finish Library

Use these books designed with controlled vocabulary that makes comprehension easier for struggling readers. Use any or all of their story formats - "talking" computer book, paperback book and audio book to provide different levels of reading intervention

StealthSwitch

The StealthSwitch is a switch interface that connects to the computer using a USB cable and is available with 5 or 10 switch ports. The StealthSwitch is fully programmable with all settings stored in the switch interface. Supports mouse clicks, drag lock, hotkeys, toggle keys, keystrokes and macros.

Stickybear Series

A series of activities to engage students while building math skills.

StudentMate

The StudentMate™ features a color touch screen, wireless and Ethernet connectivity, Flash enabled web browser, Word and Excel compatible applications, e-mail, and several educational programs pre-loaded. The technology behind the StudentMate™ allows the user to adapt and expand the StudentMate™ hardware and software to any one of the K-12 grade...

Swell-Form Graphics Machine

The Swell-Form Graphics Machine uses heat sensitive paper to create tactile images. Photocopy drawings, maps or diagrams using a regular copy machine and the special heat sensitive paper. After passing the paper through the machine, all black areas of the image puff up while the white areas remain flat. Use...

Switch Click

The Switch Click plugs into the USB port on your computer, allowing students to use a switch to simulate the left mouse click. Use for students who cannot control hand movement enough to use a standard mouse button.

Switch-Adapted Mouse

The Switch-Adapted optical mouse 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.

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Tactile Image Enhancer

The Tactile Image Enhancer uses heat sensitive paper to create tactile images. Create an image from a printer, photocopier, or draw by hand using lead pencil and use the Tactile Image Enhancer to create raised versions of the image. Use this device for students with visual impairments, or with students...

Talking Checkbook

A fully digital checkbook with text-to-speech.

Tess

Tess is a program that allows students to explore tesselations.

The Factory Deluxe

Use this game to exercise students' spatial and logical reasoning. Activities from simple symmetry to quite complex reflection and rotation.

The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr

This program uses multiple representation (symbols and numeric notation) to demonstrate algebraic concepts of inequality and variables. Use with whole class demonstrations and as individual reinforcement.

Think Sheet

Use this program to plan and organize knowledge and ideas by brainstorming about what you have read. The cards can be moved and re-ordered. Each question card can then be connected to several answer cards, creating an organization of ideas.

Thinking Reader

Use with middle school struggling readers to read the same grade level trade novels as their peers. Prompts, hints, model answers, and immediate feedback, are embedded to provide differentiated instruction and individualized support.

Tic Tac Total

Practice in mental addition with different levels of difficulty.

Tiger Software Suite

The Tiger Software Suite allows users to quickly create Braille transcriptions of text and graphics from within programs such as MS Word and Excel. Users can also print the original text along with the Braille transcription.

TinkerPlots

Explore the possibilities of working with higher complexity data and graphs. Use with whole group and individual instruction.

Tip Switch

The Tip Switch is a mercury switch that is activated by tilting 5 degrees from a horizontal position. Can be mounted on a hand or head band and requires a very small range of motion. Use this device with students who have limited range of motion and control head or...

To Market, To Market

To Market, To Market uses an open-air marketplace and everyday experiences to provide activities that help students develop number sense.

Touchfree Switch

The TouchFree Switch pairs a video camera with switch software, allowing users to trigger mouse clicks without applying pressure. The digital camera can be tailored to recognize almost any movement as a mouse click and can be positioned wherever it's needed. This product may be appropriate for those with motor...

TouchWindow

Use this product with students who are unable to access a standard keyboard and who able to make selections by pointing. The Touch Window is an aftermarket touch window that can be attached to any computer monitor, allowing users to access the computer by touching the screen.

Tracker Pro

The Tracker Pro is a head pointing device using a camera to recognize head movement. It operates from the USB port of a computer or compatible AAC device Use the Tracker Pro to give mouse control to students with Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...

Trigonometry Explorer

This program uses multiple representation (graphic, animation, numeric equations) to demonstrate geometric concepts from angles to radians. Use with whole class demonstrations and as individual reinforcement.

Troll Touch Touchscreens

Troll Touch Touchscreens are created for use with all Apple computers and are available in a variety of sizes to meet the needs of users who need touch access to a computer. Screens are available for LCD monitors, CRT monitors, Macbooks and older Macintosh computers. Also available as a complete...

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Ultimate Talking Dictionary

Use this comprehensive talking dictionary with any software program or website to immediately look up any word. Hear the word spoken aloud in a sentence as well for a better understanding of its meaning.

Unifix Software

This program provides a virtual representation of Unifix cubes along with a variety of activities for students.

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Victor Reader Stream

This versatile DAISY-MP3 and NISO player lets you read and navigate through complex books, such as reference manuals and school books, as well as novels and magazines. You can also use its built in text to speech to read books in text format such as Bookshare. Includes an integrated microphone...

Virtual Pencil Algebra

This software provides an environment on a computer that allows pencil impaired students to learn and demonstrate that they have the ability to solve higher-level math problems.

Virtual Pencil Arithmetic

VP Arithmetic is computer software that is used to interactively solve math problems. It is designed for those who are pencil impaired: unable to operate a pencil effectively, with features designed to assist students who are blind or low vision, students with motor impairments, and students with learning disabilities.

Visikey Wireless Large Print Keyboard

Full function keyboard with greatly enlarged white letters on black keys for greater visibility. Wireless.

Visual Thesaurus

The Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus which creates word maps that blossom with meanings and branch to related words. Its display encourages exploration and learning. Available both as a desktop version and a web version.

Visual Thesaurus Vocab Grabber

VocabGrabber analyzes any text you're interested in, generating lists of the most useful vocabulary words and showing you how those words are used in context. Just copy text from a document and paste it into the box, and then click on the "Grab Vocabulary!" button. VocabGrabber will automatically create a...

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Waterford

Use this reading curriculum that combines motivating software, continual assessment, classroom lessons, and take-home materials for beginning readers.

Wiggleworks

Use this interactive storybook program to build emerging literacy skills. Word recognition is explored by hearing a word as it is clicked; words and sentences are highlighted as they are read. This programs contains many features that make it accessible. Accompanied by printed books.

WinZoom

WinZoom is a screen magnification software package capable of magnifying the screen from as low as 1.5X magnification up to 36X; fractional magnification technology allows for 1.5X and 2.5X magnification levels. Additional features include: WinZoom manipulate the colors on the screen, mouse locator options, built-in tracking, and text-to-speech features. Also...

Word Bar

Use this program to support transcription. This program provides a customizable word cueing grid that can be used with any word processor and provides voice output of word choices.

Word Q

Use this product with many word processing programs to support transcription legibility, spelling accuracy and word fluency through word prediction with an expandable vocabulary. Text-to-speech review of predicted words and text being transcribed is provided.

Word Q + Speak Q

Use this product with many word processing programs to support transcription legibility, spelling accuracy and word fluency through word prediction with an expandable vocabulary and through voice recognition. Voice recognition permits students to dictate verbally to the computer and have their dictation translated into digital text. Voice recognition...

WordComplete

WordComplete is a word completion program for users with learning disabilities, trouble spelling, or difficulty typing. WordComplete is not the same as word prediction software, but it will help generate a list of suggestions for completing the word the user is stuck on.

WordMaker

This program provides phonics, phonemic-awareness, and spelling activities to build students' core reading skills. Based on the 4-Blocks of Literacy model developed by Patricia Cunningham.

WordTalk

WordTalk is a free plug-in developed for use with all versions of Microsoft Word (from Word 97 upwards), which may help people with reading difficulties use Microsoft Word more effectively. It will speak the text of the document and will highlight it as it goes. It contains a talking dictionary...

Write:Outloud

Use this word processing tool to support transcription legibility and editing and revising. Editing and revising are supported through the use of a spell check tool and text-to-speech review of drafts. Text-to-speech is also provided as an option for menu items and dialogue boxes.

WriteOnline

WriteOnline is an online word processing application for students. Users log on to the WriteOnline website, and can access word prediction features, text-to-speech, and other writing tools from any computer. Each student gets his or her personal online folders as part of the WriteOnline subscription, and they can save documents...

Writer w/Word Prediction

Use this portable keyboarding device to support transcription legibility and editing. Editing is supported with spell check and word fluency with a thesaurus. The word prediction applet to support spelling accuracy is available at an additional cost. Options are available for creative writing prompts and an editing checklist...

Writer's Companion

Use this word processing program to support planning and organization, transcription legibility and spelling accuracy. Provides a graphic webbing tool to support planning and organization; webs can be exported to a draft. Editing and revising are supported with a spell check tool and text-to-speech review of drafts. Provides...

Writing with Symbols

Use this program with students who read and write more efficiently with word/picture associations. Pictures automatically appear when a word is completed. Additional pictures can be added.

WYNN (What You Need Now)

In addition to providing a number of reading comprehension, study tools, and text-to-digital conversion tools, this program supports transcription and editing and revising. Transcription is supported with a word prediction tool. Editing and revising are supported with a spell check tool and text-to-speech review of drafts. Word fluency is...

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X-Keys Foot Pedal

Use this foot pedal for students who often need to enter the same series of keys, or to replace the functionality of a standard mouse. Users can program the X-Keys to replace any repetitive keystrokes or mouse clicks with the action of their foot (enter, tab, shift, ctrl, alt, etc.)....

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Zoho Writer

Use this web-based word processor to support planning and organization, transcription legibility and editing and revising. Planning is supported with an outlining tool from which the draft can be created. Editing and revising are supported with a spell check tool and text-to-speech review of drafts. Being web-based,...

Zoombinis: Logical Journey

Use these games to engage students' logical reasoning. Purchase the games through commercial vendors (search for Zoombinis).

Zoomer's Math Games

This software provides a variety of math games to practice skills.

ZoomText

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is an integrated magnification and screen reading program that enlarges, enhances and reads aloud everything on the computer screen. Reads any web page and works with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Firefox and Java. Use with students with visual impairments.

ZoomText Large Print Keyboard

Designed for users who struggle to see the lettering on their keyboard; key and button labels are in 36-point text with a choice of high contrast color schemes (black on yellow or white on black). The ZoomText keyboard also provides access to ZoomText 9.0 features through the use of keyboard...

ZoomText USB

ZoomText USB allows users to access ZoomText on any computer. ZoomText is an integrated magnification and screen reading program that enlarges, enhances and reads aloud everything on the computer screen. Reads any web page and works with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Firefox and Java. Use with students with...