From Don Johnston Software, the Press to Play Series caters to children with a range of special needs, from learning disabilities to physical impairments. The series consists of three programs, which teach elementary cause and effect. Each program contains several scenes, accompanied by colorful animation with high-quality speech and sound effects. The games can be played in four modes, for various levels of ability, and the program can be customized to meet individual needs. In the first part of the program, a clear female voice instructs students to press a touch screen, a switch, or the keyboard in order to prompt an animation.
Images are large and well defined, and optional sound effects supplement the images.
At any time, the teacher or aide can press the letter T for the teacher menu, which allows him or her to customize settings and program options. Press to Play Animals includes a number of humorous scenes involving various animals and their actions. Press to Play Speedy incorporates scenes of Speedy, a young boy in a wheelchair, as he plays games with his friends, moves around in his wheelchair, and plays with his dog. Press to Play Zoo takes three friends, including Speedy, to a zoo, where they observe the antics of various animals. Activities will cycle automatically, so children can play as long as they like.