1. Computer Access
Windows 2000 operating system, CD Rom, sound card and speakers, 64
megabytes
memory (Current Government lease)
Alternative Keyboard- IntelliKeysUSB (IntelliTools)
OverlayMaker (IntelliTools)
IntelliPics Studio (IntelliTools)
Big Red or Jelly Bean Switch (AbleNet), or Button Buddy Switch (TASH
or Don Johnston)
Switch Interface (Mayer-Johnson)
Mini headphones for the computer
TouchWindow (Riverdeep)
2. Writing
Primary & # 2 Pens/pencils with adapted grips
Wicki sticks
Slant board
Adapted paper
Picture It and Pix Writer (by Slater software)
Writing With Symbols 2000 (Don Johnston Co., Mayer-Johnson)
Write Out Loud, Version 3 (software by Don Johnston)
3. Reading
Adapted books (by Mayer Johnston or make your own)
Electronic Books-CD Roms, assorted titles (Living Books series by
Broderbund)
Audio Books on Tape
Picture It and PixReader (by Slater software)
Bailey’s Bookhouse (software by Riverdeep/Learningneeds) & Overlays
for IntelliKeys
UkanDu Little Books (software by Don Johnston)
Story Time Tales Delux (software by Don Johnston)
Simon Sound It Out (software by Don Johnston)
Let’s Go Read! (software by Don Johnston)
Edmark Reading Program, Level 1 & 2 Software (software by
Edmark/RiverDeep)
4. Math
Math Line (Don Johnston)
Millie’s Math House (Riverdeep/Learningneeds software) & Overlays
for IntelliKeys
Talking Calculator (Attainment)
Math Pad (IntelliTools software) & Overlays for IntelliKeys
Trudy’s Time and Place House (Edmark/RiverDeep software) &
Overlays for IntelliKeys USB
Tactile/voice output measuring devices (i.e. ruler, clock)
5. Communication
Step-by Step Communicator with Levels (Ablenet)
Speech Output Software-IntelliTalk II (software by IntelliTools)
Teach Me To Talk (software by SoftTouch)
Talk Companion Activities #1 (software by SoftTouch)
Monkeys Jumping On The Bed (software by SoftTouch)
Picture Exchange Communication System (PCS) by Mayer Johnson
Picture Cue Dictionary-Life Skills Picture cues (software by
Attainment)
with IntelliKeys Overlays (IntelliTools)
5 Talker-portable model with strap, GoTalk, or Pocket Go Talk by
(Attainment)
6. Functional Life Skills
Toward Independence (software by Attainment)
Big Bundle (software by Attainment)
Community Success (software by Attainment)
Community Guides (Attainment)
Social Skills at Work (software by Attainment)
Auditory Cueing Devices (Attainment)
7. Recreation/Leisure
Kid Pix (software by Broderbund)
Blocks In Motion (Don Johnston)
Adapted Toys and Activity Centers (Crestwood & Enabling Devices)
Compiled by Maureen E. Crouse
Assistive Technology Consultant
Last Update: 05 January 2005
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