Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. Windows, Version 1.01. Macintosh, version 1.0. Components include an adaptive touch pad style keyboard and software for a talking word processor along with premade keyboard overlays and software for teacher created keyboard overlays. This adaptive keyboard can also work with a switch interface to activate areas on the computer screen.
Overlays work with a hot spot technology that replicates keystrokes on a standard keyboard.
Premade overlays are bar coded to create computer access with a variety of keyboard configurations featuring large letters and numbers in high contrast colors. With this computer accessory system, teachers can develop individualized activities for special needs learners. The accompanying software provides auditory support for the learner to see and hear the computer speak with each keystroke and then read back text, a letter, a word, or an entire sentence at a time. A further example of the custom settings available is the repeat off feature to turn off the keyboard repeat. This eliminates unwanted keystrokes and is helpful for the student who is unable to lift fingers quickly after pressing a key.