ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLKITS

Laptop Case (Targus Urban Topload Notebook Case TSTO04CA)

• Included to store the Laptops
• http://www.targus.com/

Windows Laptop – Acer 8210

• Included to utilize the assistive Technology Software
• http://www.acer.ca/

MacBook

• MacBook 2.16 GHz
• Included to utilize Assistive Technology based on a Mac Platform
• http://www.apple.com/macbook/macbook.html

Neospeach - Kate and Paul voices

• Voices can be purchased for text to speech software that make listening to text simpler and easier to understand
• http://www.nextup.com/

SpeakQ

• SpeakQ is a simple speech to text software that combines with WordQ. It includes very easy voice training for children.
• http://www.wordq.com/

Dragon Naturally Speaking

• Speech to text software that is fully functional, where you can speak to write, edit and change documents
• http://www.nuance.com/

Rosetta Stone Level 1 and 2

• A language learning software
• http://www.rosettastone.com/

Clicker 5

• Writing support and multimedia software that enables writing with whole words, phrases or pictures
• http://www.cricksoft.com/

Read and Write Gold/ Read & Write Gold Mobile/ Read & Write Gold for Mac

Text to speech software with other functions, including a dictionary, spell checker, word predictor and homonym function. The newest version has a study skills function, which includes highlighting and summarizing.

• http://www.texthelp.com/

Kurzeil 3000

• A text to speech software that includes a dictionary, syllable breakdown and study skills functions
• http://www.kurzweiledu.com/

WordQ

• Word Q is easy to use software that includes word prediction and spoken feedback.
• http://www.wordq.com/

iListen

• Speech to text software that is fully functional, where you can speak to write, edit and change documents
• http://www.macspeech.com/

AlphaSmart Neo

• A word processing instrument that gives quick and easy writing access from anywhere.
• Includes the Co-Writer Applet, which is a word prediction software that is loaded on the Alphasmart Neo
• Includes the Carrying Case for easy transport
• http://www.alphasmart.com/

Plantronics USB microphone DSP-500

• USB headset/microphone that can be used for speech to text activities, giving strong voice clarity.
• http://www.plantronics.com/

Wizcom SuperPen Translator

• Handheld scanner and translator. Comes with 30 downloadable language dictionaries
• http://wizcomtech.com/

iPod - video 30 GB

iPod Belkin Tune talk Stereo

iSkin eVo3 Case for 30 GB iPod

• MP3 player that plays music, video and podcasts.
• Included is a voice recorder to assist in use as a recording device
• Also included is a case for iPod to aid in durability.
• http://www.apple.com/

Wizcom Reading Pen

• A handheld scanning device that scans individual words and speaks definitions for them
• http://www.wizcomtech.com/

Wizcom Quicklink Pen Elite

• A handheld scanning device that can scan many pages of documentation and read it back
• http://www.wizcomtech.com/

Franklin Children’s Talking Dictionary

• An interactive speaking dictionary with over 40,000 easy to understand definitions
• http://www.franklin.com/

Franklin Speaking Dictionary MWS-1840

• An interactive speaking dictionary and thesaurus with an 8-line display.
• http://www.franklin.com/

HP iPAQ Pocket PC hx2790

• A handheld device that can have multiple uses, including word processing, scheduling, voice recording and note taking.
• http://h18000.www1.hp.com/

HP iPaq Bluetooth Keyboard

• A standard type keyboard that can be used via a Bluetooth connection with the HP iPaq
• http://www.mobile-review.com/

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS2300

• Digital Voice Recorder that features excellent voice recording to work with Dragon Naturally Speaking
• http://www.olympusamerica.com/

Highlighting tape

• A tape that highlights over the words
• http://www.crystalspringsbooks.com/

Raised Line Paper

• Paper where the lines are raised to provide a guide for students
• http://www.theraproducts.com/

The Notetaker Binder

• This binder will hold and provide support for the notetaker paper
• http://www.secrest.ca/

The Notetaker Paper

• Carbon-less paper that copies from one sheet to the next.
• http://www.secrest.ca/

NEC Portable Projector NP 60

• Small digital projector that is light and portable
• http://www.necdisplay.com/

D-Link Videophone DVC 1000

• Videophone that turns a TV into a video conferencing unit
• http://www.dlink.com/

Simeon FM Soundfield Sound System - 466 WU

• Sound amplification system that makes speech equally audible in all parts of the class
• http://www.fmhearing.com/

Sony Video Camera HDRCX7

• Lightweight and portable Digital Video Camera
• Includes memory stick, extra battery and carrying case
• http://www.sonystyle.ca/

Easydisk USB Memory Stick – 2 GB

• Portable flash memory drive
• http://www.easydisk.com/

Boardmaker

• Display maker software for symbol based communication and learning
• Includes the Sign Language Bundle (ASL)
• http://www.mayer-johnson.com/

Logitech Web Camera - Quickcam Fusion

• Small, portable webcam with built in microphone
• http://www.logitech.com/

SMART Board 64"

• Interactive White Board that connects to a computer
• Includes a floorstand for the SmartBoard
• http://www2.smarttech.com/

JAWS Dongle

• Provides authorization for any computer where JAWS is already installed
• http://www.frontiercomputing.on.ca/

Audio Graphing Calculator

• Provides the functionality of a handheld scientific calculator for those with vision difficulties
• http://www.ulva.com

Trekker GPS System

• A GPS system for the blind with voice output
• http://www.nanopac.com

Kensingston MicroSave Lock

• Locks the computer
• http://ca.kensington.com

Easydisk USB Memory Stick – 2 GB

• Portable flash memory drive
• http://www.easydisk.com/

Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000

• Computer mouse with scroll bar
• http://www.microsoft.com/

ZoomText 9 Magnifier and Screen Reader District License

• Computer Monitor magnifier as well as a screen reader
• http://www.synapseadaptive.com/

ZoomText Large Print Keyboard

• Keyboards for people who struggle to see the lettering on a regular keyboard
• http://www.aisquared.com/

HP Scan Jet5590

• Flatbed Scanner for scanning documents
• http://h10010.www1.hp.com/

Amigo

• Compact Video magnifier
• http://www.visionmatters.net/

Nemo

• Electronic handheld scanner for labels
• http://www.visionmatters.net/

Type to Learn Version 3

• Typing program with sequential skill building
• http://store.sunburst.com/

Type to Learn Junior

• Basic typing program with sequential skill building
• http://store.sunburst.com/

Writing With Symbols Software

• A word processor that automatically illustrates the words as you type.
• http://www.widgit.com/

Logitech Premium Headset

• USB headset/microphone that can be used for speech to text activities, giving strong voice clarity.
• http://www.tigerdirect.ca/

Logitech Marble Mouse

• Mouse with large trackball and customizable buttons
• http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm

Intellitools Classroom Suite

• Multimedia software and keyboards to help students struggling with learning
• Utilizes speech feedback, larger text and various colours.
• http://store.cambiumlearning.com/

Boardmaker Software

• Display maker software for symbol based communication and learning
• Includes the Sign Language Bundle (ASL)
• http://www.mayer-johnson.com/

WiVik 3

• On-Screen keyboard for individuals who are unable to use a physical keyboard
• http://www.wivik.com/

Paper Port Professional

• Transforms paper documents into searchable digital documents
• http://www.nuance.com/

Dyned Online ESL resources

• Offers courses involving ESL instruction
• http://www.dyned.com/

My Canada

• Covers Canadian topics with the needs of new immigrants in mind.
• http://www.nas.ca/mycanada/

ELLisessentials

• Provides individual and prescriptive instruction for ESL learners
• http://www.pearsondigital.com/

English Discoveries

• Language Learning program
• http://www.edusoft.co.il/

Tense Buster

• Online program that focuses on helping students improve their reading, writing, listening, vocabulary and grammar skills
• http://www.nas.ca/tensebuster/

Alphabet

• Teaches Alphabet skills
• http://www.nas.ca/elem.htm

Interactive Picture Dictionary

• Over 800 words arranged in 6 main groups and 40 topics
• Comes with Pronunciation Power 1
• http://www.nas.ca/elem.htm