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EQUIPMENT LIBRARY
At The Assistive Technology Center at LEAP, we have a many devices for individuals to try. These devices include, computer hardware and software, low vision aides, reading aides, switch interfaces, and more.
Instruction is available for most devices in the library, some are available to take home and try.
ITEMS CURRENTLY IN LIBRARY
Vision Equipment/Software
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Vision Equipment/Software
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Name
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Description
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Training
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Zoom Text 9
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Zoom Text is a screen magnifier which allows individuals with low vision to view computer content.
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Yes
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Big Shot
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Big Shot is another screen magnifier, though with fewer capabilities than Zoom Text.
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Yes
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JAWS
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JAWS is a screen reader which dictates words as they appear on the screen.
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Yes
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Sense View
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SenseView is an image magnifier which can be used to enlarge text or images on paper.
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Yes
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Kurzweil Reader
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The Kurzweil Reader uses a digital camera to take pictures of text (menu, newspaper, book, etc.) and uses a PDA to dictate the words back to the user.
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Yes
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| Learning Equipment |
Name |
Description |
Training |
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WYNN Wizard 5.0 |
WYNN Wizard is a literacy software tool designed to aide individuals with disabilities such as aphasia, dysgraphia, and dyslexia |
Yes
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Reading Pen |
The Reading Pen scans text on a page and dictates the written words back to the use. |
Yes
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Inspiration |
Educational mind mapping software |
Yes
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Talking Typing Teacher |
This program teaches individuals without sight to type using voice commands. |
Yes |
| Switches & Software |
Name |
Description |
Training |
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Grasp Switch |
A switch operated by an individual's grasp |
Yes
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Leaf Switch |
A switch with the ability to be activated a number of different ways. |
Yes
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String Switch |
A switch activated by the pull of a string |
Yes
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Foot Switch |
A switch which activated by pressing it with a foot much like a pedal. |
Yes
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Micro Light Switch |
A highly sensitive switch designed to be activated using minimal force. |
Yes
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Scatir Switch with Gooseneck Mount |
A switch designed to be activated using a person's head. |
Yes
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USB Switch Interface |
Plugs into a computer to incorporate up to four switches using the same computer. |
Yes
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Single Switch for Teens |
Switch training software with games and activities. |
Yes
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Various other switches and mounts |
Other general switches of different sizes and shapes |
Yes
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Keyboards
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Name
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Description
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Training
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BAT (right and left handed)
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A one handed keyboard that uses various button combinations for different letters, numbers, and symbols
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Yes
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Contoured Classic
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An ergonomic keyboard. Great for individuals with repetitive stress injuries.
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Yes
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Half Keyboard
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Half of the keyboard with all the same functions! Great for one handed typers.
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Yes
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Dvorak
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An alternative keyboard layout. Great for one handed typers.
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Yes
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Trackball Keyboard
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A keyboard with a trackboard mouse built into it.
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Yes
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Spacesaver Keyboard
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A keyboard of condensed size with a touchpad mouse built into it.
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Yes
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Freestyle VIP Keyboard
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An adjustable ergonomic keyboard.
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Yes
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Keyboard Enhancements
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Name |
Description |
Training |
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Wivik 3 |
An on-screen keyboard which can be controlled by a mouse or switch scanning. It includes word prediction, speech output, and abbreviation expansion. |
Yes
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Word Q |
Software with word prediction and speech feedback. Able to be used with standard word processing products. |
Yes
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Mice
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Name
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Description
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Training
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Aerobic Mouse
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An ergonomic mouse designed to be used with minimal fine motor manipulation. Great to prevent repetitive stress injuries.
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Yes
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Vertical Mouse
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An ergonomic mouse which is use vertically to prevent repetitive stress injuries.
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Yes
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Palm Mouse
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A handheld mouse which eliminates the need for gross motor movement of the arm
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Yes
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Mini Trackball
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A handheld trackball mouse which eliminates the need for gross motor movement of the arm.
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Yes
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Kensington Trackball
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An ergonomic mouse with four buttons to eliminate double clicking.
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Yes
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Footime Foot Mouse
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A foot controlled mouse.
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Yes
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Roller 2 Joystick
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A joystick style mouse with exchangeable controls to meet the user's needs
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Yes
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Head-controlled Mouse
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Name
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Description
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Training
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Smart Nav
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A head controlled mouse system.
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Yes
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Dragger
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Software designed to click and drag items without the use of a mouse.
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Yes
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Onscreen with Cross Scanner
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Software tool which scans the monitor and allows the user to click on desired items once scanned over.
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Yes
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Communication
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Communication
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Name
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Description
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Training
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Dragon Naturally Speaking 9
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Speech to text software which dictates the spoken work to the computer's word processor
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Yes
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Voice Recorder
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Enables a user to record a voice file and input it into Dragon Naturally Speaking for dictation.
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Yes
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Acoustic Magic Array Microphone
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A high tech microphone designed specifically for speech recognition software and video conferencing
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Yes
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Education/Training Software
| Evaluation/Training Software |
Name |
Description |
Training |
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Compass Access Assessment |
Measures the user's skills during various computer interactions |
Yes
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Dragon Tutorial Video Guide |
Video guide to using Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 |
Yes
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JAWS Training Material |
Training manual on how to use JAWS screen reading software |
Yes
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