Light up Gel Switch
The soft, squishy, feel of this switch gives students sensory input while also activating the adapted device. There are a variety of devices that this can be connected to, for example a CD player. The bright yellow outline gets students attention while the unique feel to this switch helps to motivate students to reach out, thus getting them engaged in activities. Students who have sensory impairments may need the sensory input in order to get them to want to participate in a task. The Light up Gel Switch can be useful with assisting students with both functional and academic tasks.
A similar device can be found at: https://enablingdevices.com/catalog/capability_switches/lights-vibration-music-switches/light-up-gel-switch for $89.99.
The soft, squishy, feel of this switch gives students sensory input while also activating the adapted device. There are a variety of devices that this can be connected to, for example a CD player. The bright yellow outline gets students attention while the unique feel to this switch helps to motivate students to reach out, thus getting them engaged in activities. Students who have sensory impairments may need the sensory input in order to get them to want to participate in a task. The Light up Gel Switch can be useful with assisting students with both functional and academic tasks.
A similar device can be found at: https://enablingdevices.com/catalog/capability_switches/lights-vibration-music-switches/light-up-gel-switch for $89.99.
AbleNet All-Turn-It Spinner attached to AbleNet Big Red Switch
The All-Turn It Spinner is a “wheel” that randomly selects items and can be used when playing games. For example it can be used to review content. In order to play different games you can Velcro different words or numbers to the spinner. The All-Turn It Spinner has a jack and can be connected to the Big Red Switch or students can press the button on the spinner based on their needs. This spinner is adapted to meet the needs of students with various motor impairments. All-Turn-It Spinner can be purchased at https://www.ablenetinc.com/all-turn-it-spinner for $119. The Big Talk can be purchased at http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/assistive_technology_devices_used_in_education/assistive_technology_for_speech_impaired/big-talksaccessories for $89.95. |
Zingo is an adapted Bingo game.
Three steps to play:
1.Slide the zinger
2.Make a match
3.Fill your card to win!
Students can learn matching, image and word recognition/concentration.
The children slide the “zinger”, which makes the game accessible for students with motor impairments. The picture tiles have both a picture and the written word, which aides in word recognition.
Zingo can be purchased at http://www.toysrus.com/buy/visual/zingo-game-7700-2266811 for $20.99.
Zingo. (2009) Bingo with a Zing. Alexandra, VA. ThinkFunInc.
Three steps to play:
1.Slide the zinger
2.Make a match
3.Fill your card to win!
Students can learn matching, image and word recognition/concentration.
The children slide the “zinger”, which makes the game accessible for students with motor impairments. The picture tiles have both a picture and the written word, which aides in word recognition.
Zingo can be purchased at http://www.toysrus.com/buy/visual/zingo-game-7700-2266811 for $20.99.
Zingo. (2009) Bingo with a Zing. Alexandra, VA. ThinkFunInc.
powerlink 3- Powerlink 4 is a similar item and can be purchased at https://www.ablenetinc.com/powerlink-4-north-america-parent for $239.00
Big red twist-can be purchased at https://www.ablenetinc.com/big-red for $59.00.
Portable CD player can be purchased at amazon.com for $33.95
Big red twist-can be purchased at https://www.ablenetinc.com/big-red for $59.00.
Portable CD player can be purchased at amazon.com for $33.95
AbleNet Super Talker Progressive Communicator
The AbleNet Super Talker Progressive Communicator is useful in giving students who are non- verbal the opportunity to communicate during lessons. The AbleNet Super Talker Progressive Communicator is versitle. In the picture above the Super Talker is currently programed for a story on plants. This device gives students the opportunity to read part of the story by pressing the picture and also to answer questions. Children are actively engaged in the lesson. By both having a picture and the word on the button it also assists with literacy because students are expanding their vocabulary. The talker below is used for students to be able to communicate how they feel.
The Able Net Super Talker Progressive Communicator can be used as a Single-message communicator and then can progress to a two-, four-, or eight message communicator. The keyguard/symbol holder can easily be changed. It has input jacks for switch access.
Cost: $359.00
Can be purchased at https://www.ablenetinc.com/supertalker-progressive-communicator
The AbleNet Super Talker Progressive Communicator is useful in giving students who are non- verbal the opportunity to communicate during lessons. The AbleNet Super Talker Progressive Communicator is versitle. In the picture above the Super Talker is currently programed for a story on plants. This device gives students the opportunity to read part of the story by pressing the picture and also to answer questions. Children are actively engaged in the lesson. By both having a picture and the word on the button it also assists with literacy because students are expanding their vocabulary. The talker below is used for students to be able to communicate how they feel.
The Able Net Super Talker Progressive Communicator can be used as a Single-message communicator and then can progress to a two-, four-, or eight message communicator. The keyguard/symbol holder can easily be changed. It has input jacks for switch access.
Cost: $359.00
Can be purchased at https://www.ablenetinc.com/supertalker-progressive-communicator
Take a look at the blog page for how this I Talk button is worked in a morning meeting session.
Cost (of a similar device): $189
A similar Device can be found at: https://www.ablenetinc.com/technology/speech-generating-devices/little-step-by-step-with-levels
Cost (of a similar device): $189
A similar Device can be found at: https://www.ablenetinc.com/technology/speech-generating-devices/little-step-by-step-with-levels
Candyland Castle
Candyland Castle is a different take on the Candyland game and it can be used for students with severe disabilities. Students press the lever and a shape comes out. The lever is easy to push, so students with motor disabilities can play the game. Once the student gets their shape they then decide if the shape matches a shape on their board. The board has indents where the shapes go. Therefore, the game can easily be used by students with visual impairments. This is a fun game that can be played with students with low incidence disabilities. Additionally, it can be used to provide students with access to numeracy practice because students can learn more about shapes. Candyland Castle can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000OKS774/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all for $158.75. |
Tobii Dynavox makes a variety of devices that are both “touch based and eye controlled computers and solutions (Tobii Dynavox, 2015).” The website further states that they can help people who have both motor and speech impairments lead “richer and more independent lives (Tobii Dynavox, 2015).” Tobii Dynavox provides training to users. More information on their training programs can be found at: http://www.tobiidynavox.com/support-training/.
Picture taken from: http://linkassistive.com/product/eye-gaze-device/iseriesplus/
Tobii Dynavox 1-12+ and 1-15+ Both devices are “speech generating” and “can be controlled through gaze interaction via an optional built-in eye tracker (Tobii Dynavox, 2015). The I-12 is 12 inches and the I-15 is 15 inches. Through the Tobii Dynavox I Series people can communicate through speech, email, text messages, chat, Skype, or phone calls (Tobii Dynavox, 2015). Also, the I-Series+ Devices give people the opportunity to “take and share photos, surf the web, play games, access regular computer applications, and control the environment around them (Tobii Dynavox, 2015).” The Tobii Dynavox I Series can be purchased from: http://linkassistive.com/product/eye-gaze-device/iseriesplus/ for $12,040-$21,395. VIDEO: http://www.tobiidynavox.com/iseriesplus/ |
Picture taken from: http://linkassistive.com/product/uncategorized/tobii-dynavox-t10-and-t15/
Tobii Dynavox T7, T10, & T15
T-Series Devices are speech generating devices that are “suitable for ambulatory users who have good dexterity in their hands (Tobii Dynavox, 2015).” You can buy these communication devices in either a 7, 10, or 15 inch screen.
VIDEO: http://www.tobiidynavox.com/t-series/
The T10 and T15 can be purchased at http://linkassistive.com/product/uncategorized/tobii-dynavox-t10-and-t15/ for $6999.00-$7999.00.
Tobii Dynavox T7, T10, & T15
T-Series Devices are speech generating devices that are “suitable for ambulatory users who have good dexterity in their hands (Tobii Dynavox, 2015).” You can buy these communication devices in either a 7, 10, or 15 inch screen.
VIDEO: http://www.tobiidynavox.com/t-series/
The T10 and T15 can be purchased at http://linkassistive.com/product/uncategorized/tobii-dynavox-t10-and-t15/ for $6999.00-$7999.00.
Picture taken from: http://www.tobiiati-webshop.com/products/pceyeexplore/?_ga=1.228262491.712560901.1460496125
You can “surf the web, connect with friends online, play games, Skype, turn on the lights or TV, and even make spreadsheets or documents using only your eyes” by “connecting it to your desktop or laptop (Tobii Dynavox, 2015).” The Tobii Dynavox PCEye Mini can be purchased at http://www.tobiiati-webshop.com/products/pceye-mini?_ga=1.226649691.712560901.1460496125 for $1995.00, and additionally you need to purchase a laptop or desktop (or use one you already have). Software is included. |