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Features

• Great for individuals with changing skill levels or for multiple users.
• Pocket that accepts overlays for symbolic access.
• 8 built-in keys or external switch access.
• Record 8 natural-voice messages - total record time 90 seconds (eleven seconds each).
• Delayed activation variable from 0 to 2 seconds.
• Repeat message mode.
• Long battery life in excess of 6 months (under normal use).

Features

• Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) Switch
• Momentary-contact optical switch with auditory feedback that works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light
• SCATIR Switch can be controlled with an eye-blink, eyebrow movement, finger movement, head movement, and facial muscle movement
• Sensor mounts onto Gooseneck arm (included)
• Recommended for users who have difficulty activating push-button switches
• Includes rechargeable Ni/MH battery
• Manual or self calibration

Features

• The ScannaR is a flat–bed scanner that will scan any text document and read it back to you in seconds.
• Has its own hard drive with room for up to 500,000 pages of text
• Includes BrailleNote and VoiceNote direct connect
• ScannaR allows you to read anything from letters and brochures to newspapers, reports, books or other print materials
• Choose from English, French, German, Italian and Spanish language versions
• Unlike other scan-and-read products, it does not need to be connected to a PC
• Only 7 buttons are needed to perform all functions

Features

• 32 GB capacity .
• 3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch display
• iPod Touch includes many useful apps
• Includes several AAC apps.
• Includes Bluetooth technology
• Read Kindle books on the iPod Touch
• Can also connect to a wireless network.

Features

• Iphone app with built-in natural sounding text-to-speech voices .
• Typing view for typing full paragraphs
• Supports picture and/or text-based communication
• Full communication solution with a default VocaSpace vocabulary of over 7000 items
• Easy cut, copy and paste of items
• One-button addition of new vocabulary items and categories
• Close to 8000 built-in symbols

Features

• iPhone AAC software
• Web & iPhone editing tools & public image library
• •Personalized language set safely stored on the web
• Developed specifically for special needs (CI) kids and adults with developmental delays, expressive language challenges and for "social stories
• Keeps information on the web as well as on the iPhone
• Add spoken words and phrases in a recognizable voice
• Add own pictures of friends

Features

• Read books wirelessly
• Beautiful Large Display: 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper
• Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature
• Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
• Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
• Built-In PDF Reader
• Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging

Features

• Full-featured OCR scanning pen
• Get words, sentences, paragraphs off any printed material into your computer.
• Reads 16 barcode types
• Scanning pen comes with a smart voice synthesis. Your text will be heard
• Recognizes 128 languages
• Includes 3 user profiles
• Can be used in an unlimited number of applications

Features

• Impulse sensor is an EMG (Electromyography) sensing electrode
• Measures the smallest muscle movements
• Switch activates in as little as 25 milliseconds.
• Impulse can also function as an alarm that alerts caregivers to the needs of the user
• Small size makes it non-intrusive
• Sends a reliable signal to the computer without any need to “point” the device
• Connects to Bluetooth wireless

Features

• Has a 100 message capacity
• 20 keys, each 1-inch square, and five recording levels
• New technology providing great sound and volume control
• 14.75 minutes of recording time
• Built-in overlay storage
• Built-in keyguard
• Faster record and erase

Carry Stand for the GoTalk

This stand for the GoTalk 20 or GoTalk 9 is also a carrying case for either device.  It enables the GoTalk to be used in a slanted more natural position, instead of laying down flat on a table.

Features

• Scanning communication device
• Vibrant and highly visible scanning
• Can be activated by direct selection
• Incorporates automatic overlay detection
• Boasts three scan modes, including Automatic Scan, Step-Scan and Two-Switch Step Scan
• 16 minutes of recording time with variable message lengths
• 4 message locations

Features

• Word prediction software.
• Includes personal and topic dictionary
• Reads back speech as well.
• Supports the latest Mac and Windows operating systems.
• Reads back as you type. helping with grammar and spelling
• Includes a new better sounding speech engine
• Word Bank helps with writers block.

StealthSwitch AT-10

Stealth Switch AT-10 is a 10 switch input USB device connected to a computer that can be programmed to perform a task or set of commands to a press of the switch.  The device retains the information about all the switch inputs and commands and can be transferred to any computer the StealthSwitch is connected to.

Picture Switch Plate

The Picture Plate Switch is a low profile switch that requires only a few grams of pressure to activate. With a click to signal activation, it sits on a slightly angled platform for easier access. Its 5"x5" target area has a slot for a picture, which can encourage switch activation or communicate some want/need.

Trigger Switch

The Trigger Switch is waterproof and dust proof, ideal for rugged users in any environment. The design accommodates mounting on a flat surface with all mounting solutions included.  These switches can be easily mounted to any wheelchair.

Grasp Switch

The grasp switch is activated by a squeeze or pinch. No tactile or auditory feedback is given when activating this switch.

Battery Interrupters

Battery Interrupters are used to make any battery operated device switch adapted and controlled.  There are 2 interrupters for C/D batteries and 2 interrupters for AA batteries.

N-ABLER Rollerball

The n-ABLER Rollerball uses a large trackball in which the user can make selections with a light touch and minimal hand movement. Navigation is done with five recessed, color-coded function buttons and a large footprint.  The user can adjust the cursor speed to suit their individual needs. The n-ABLER Rollerball indicates user choices by displaying color LEDs and an alarm buzzer.

OPTIMAX Wireless Rollerball

The Optimax Wireless Rollerball is used to enable individuals with motor function deficits to be able to move the mouse cursor.  The Rollerball has switch ports for left and right button click control using external switches.

Table Tapper

The TableTapper turns a tabletop into a tap-sensitive switch.  It is suitable for individuals with limited movement or motor control.  The TableTapper has two modes of control (latch and timing) and variable sensitivity ranging from a light tap to a hard pound.

Wireless Pal Pad

Wireless Pal Pad enables the user to control an AC appliance when used in conjunction with an X-10 transceiver module. Battery-operated devices and communication devices can be controlled with the addition of an X-10 Universal Module as well.

Boardmaker Activity Pad KeyGuards

Made of durable plastic, Boardmaker Activity Pad keyguards guide you to make selections within specific areas of your Activity Pad. They also help define the non-functional areas and functional areas of the activity. Templates to match these keyguards are preloaded on the Boardmaker Activity Pad.

PowerLink4 Control Unit

The new PowerLink 4 control unit allows switch users to control up to two electrical appliances with single switches. Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including AbleNet’s Big or Jelly Beamer wireless switches.