February / March 2024, Closing The Gap Resource Directory S…

Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows A joystick driver to mouse emulator. It allows any foot pedal, game pad, IR controller, joystick, steering wheel or glove that attaches to the joystick or USB port, to control the cursor and buttons in any Windows application or game, just like a mouse. Supports Windows 2000 thru Windows 10 Keeble Special Skill: communication, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output Disability: learning, physical, vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: iOS (Apple) AssistiveWare Price: $24.99 Finding the right words to say can be a challenge, but typing doesn’t have to be. This accessible keyboard is designed to make typing in almost any iOS app easier and faster for people with physical and vision impairments, and also has features to support dyslexics. Keedogo Plus AssistiveWare Price: $2.99 Special Skill: communication, early childhood, language development, Disability: learning Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS (Apple) Keedogo Plus is an iPad keyboard with word prediction designed for children and young students. The keyboard provides a simplified layout with just the essential keys so early writers can focus on develop- ing their skills rather than being distracted by symbols and functions they don’t yet need. Keyboard Explorer OT-Care Price: $0 - $25 Special Skill: , large print Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech, vision Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple) When a key on the keyboard is pressed, a fun picture is shown and sound for that letter is played. Keyboard Wizard Koester Performance Research If you or someone you know has physical difficulty with typing, try Keyboard Wizard. Just type a sentence into Keyboard Wizard, and it will determine if there are changes to the Windows keyboard settings that may make typing faster and easier. With

voices that can be modified to individual preferences Kurzweil 3000 Platform Kurzweil Education Price: $395 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, optical character recognition, scanning, single switch, multi switch, instructional management Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Embedded customizable tools in the Kurz- weil 3000 platform align with research- based learning strategies and provide support throughout the learning process. As a result, learners are able to indepen- dently grasp and articulate concepts more effectively. Sign up at www.kurzweiledu. com/freetrial to take features for reading, studying, writing, and test-taking for a spin. Kurzweil3000.com and Google Kurzweil Education Price: $4000 Special Skill: communication, language development, large print, optical character recognition, scanning, speech output, voice recognition, IEP/IPP Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech, vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome Integrate your Google learning environ- ment with Kurzweil3000.com to provide students who are reading and writing below proficiency with added literacy sup- port. With one click, students can access easy-to-use features for reading, studying, writing, and test-taking from any device and turn completed work to their Google Classroom folder. Classroom rosters automatically sync between platforms, and educators have access to a comprehensive suite of features specifically developed to build literacy skills for a broad spectrum of students. Learn more at http://www. kurzweiledu.com

The accessible, research-based educational games and activities offer flexibility for individualized instruction and indepen- dent practice, with data and reporting to support progress monitoring. LAMP Words for Life® iOS app PRC-Saltillo Special Skill: language development, speech output Disability: speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: iOS (Apple) LAMP Words for Life® is one of PRC-Saltil- lo’s industry-favorite AAC iOS apps. This research-based language system features a consistent motor plan for each word. Your learner will experience early success with a pathway to robust communication. ‚ÄØBased on the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP™) method- ology, it’s specifically designed to meet the communication needs of children with au- tism and other developmental disabilities. ‚ÄØAvailable in English, Spanish/English, and Canadian French/English. Language Therapy 4-in-1 Tactus Therapy Solutions Price: $74.98 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, communication, language development, Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: iOS (Apple), Android Boost speaking, listening, reading, and writing for words with a scientifically proven speech therapy app for people with aphasia. Free trial available. Leaping Leo Outloud Price: $4.99 Special Skill: language development, Disability: speech

your approval, it activates those changes for you. It’s free! KeyboardFun OT-Care Price: $5.99 Special Skill: communication, language development Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome Ipad App, to teach the layout of the keyboard by matching keys and being rewarded with sight and sounds. Data Col- lection included. KiwiWrite Math KiwiWrite Software, LLC Price: $100 Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple), Chrome KiwiWrite Math provides students an online platform for writing classroom math assignments! Students simply click, tap, or type using Kiwi’s on-screen interface. Includes option to import worksheets or integrate with Google Classroom/Drive to place math on top of PDF/JPG files. Sup- ports all ages from grid-aligned arithmetic to calculus. Web app. KOBI HOPALAI d.o.o. Price: $11.99 - $149.99 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, language development, large print, optical character recognition, scanning, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, vision Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome Kobi converts black-and-white text into colourful words, making it easy for a dyslexic child to decode.The method was tested and has proven very successful with 94,67% of children involved reporting a significant increase in reading speed, accuracy and comprehension.This helps children feel more motivated, leading to more practice. Kurzweil 1000 Kurzweil Education Price: $995 Special Skill: basic living skills, communication, adapted keyboard/switch access, optical character recognition, scanning, single switch, speech output Disability: vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows Kurzweil 1000 makes printed or electronic text accessible to people with blindness and visual impairments‚Äî speaking text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding

S O F T W A R E

Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS (Apple)

Turn speech therapy sessions into a voice- activating game! Your voice is used as a trigger to help Leo collect diamonds and not crush into a rock or bonfire. Learning Content Editor Nurogames GmbH Price: $1750 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, communication, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, language development, vocational, adapted keyboard/switch access, large print, speech output, telecommunications, authoring system, IEP/IPP, instructional management Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows The Learning Content Editor (LCE) is a visual-authoring graph-based tool, which

L3 Skills N2Y, LLC Price: $164.99

Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, communication, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, language development, vocational, single switch, instructional management Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome L3 Skills provides a fun, high-interest way for unique learners to build confidence practicing math, literacy, transition, and life skills in a safe, immersive environment.

100

BACK TO CONTENTS

Closing The Gap © 2024 Closing The Gap, Inc. All rights reserved.

Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator