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Sip/Puff Breeze with Headset Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $324.5 Device: switch, switch interface Disability: physical Connects directly to standard USB port on computers, tablets, phones, speech generating devices and provides hardware emulation of: mouse, keyboard, joystick buttons; works with iPad using Apple adapter. Breeze connects directly to a range of available user interface options, including the Sip/Puff Headset.

StepPAD Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $49 Device: speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, speech, vision A cognitive support tool that plays back instructions/steps of multistep tasks. Record up to 29 steps for up to eight dif- ferent tasks. Ergonomically designed, light weight, portable. SuperTalker FT AbleNet, Inc. Price: $410 Device: switch, dedicated communicator, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech The NEW SuperTalker FT includes four interchangeable keyguards that can be used to create a communication device with one, two, four, or eight message loca- tions. SuperTalker FT contains a Feather Touch activation surface that is sensitive enough to detect the lightest of touches. Eight recording levels give you the ability to record up to 64 unique messages. Swell Form Graphics Machine American Thermoform Corporation Price: $1390.99 Device: braille output, large print, printer Disability: vision The Swell Form Graphics Machine (often referred to as a fuser) is a simple, fast and low cost method of creating stunning tactile maps, diagrams, text and graphics. This machine has revolutionized the process of creating tactile images for the visually impaired - simply duplicate your drawing or map onto Swell Touch paper using your copy machine or by hand, and pass it through this heat machine. All the black areas swell. Extremely reliable and user friendly. Swifty Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $99.95 Device: keyboard emulator, mouse emulator, switch interface Disability: physical Swifty is a USB switch interface in an extremely compact, convenient design. Supporting up to 2-wired or 3-wireless switches through Beam, this pint-sized powerhouse can output mouse clicks, joystick buttons and keyboard functions without any special driver software. With an Apple adapter it can be used with an iPhone or iPad. Switch Adapted Toy Device Tester Adaptive Tech Solutions Price: $7.05 Disability: physical Having problems with a switch adapted toy or device but don’t have a second

A compact wired switch featuring a 1.375-in/3.5-cm activation surface that provides an auditory click and tactile feedback. Requires 3.5-oz/100-g of force to activate. 24-inch strap included. SpeechTablet AAC/Speech Package with 8” or 10” tablet, carrying case and TalkTablet PRO speech app Gus Communication Devices Inc Price: $399 - $799 Device: dedicated communicator, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, speech This is the most talked about AAC/Speech package available today. Available to US residents ONLY.The TalkTablet PACKAGE includes a top-rated Samsung Galaxy 7” tablet ($399) or a 10” tablet ($599), a drop-resistance carrying case/stand (6 colors), and a copy of award-winning TalkTablet PRO speech software (Android version). To see how TalkTablet compares to other AAC/Speech apps, visit... www. TalkTablet.comTHIS PACKAGE OFFERS THE BEST VALUE IN THE AAC/SPEECH DEVICE MARKET SpeechWatch Gus Communication Devices Inc Price: $399.99 Device: dedicated communicator, speech output Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, speech The SpeechWatch® is the world’s first stand alone AAC/speech‚Äúdevice” that is worn on the wrist and is ideal for children and adults with autism, aphasia (stroke), Parkinson’s, or any condition that affects their ability to communicate with friends and family.Each SpeechWatch is individu- ally prepared and configured by one of our technicians prior to shipping. They install, modify and test the TalkTablet AAC Speech app so it is ready to use for communication the moment you take it out of its gift box. The SpeechWatch is a less cumbersome alternative to a tablet or cell phone, yet offers the same benefits including cell phone, internet access, texting, email, social media etc. Sphero Edu Sphero Price: $49.99 - $2500 Disability: Sphero Edu uses app-enabled robots to foster creativity through discovery and play, all while laying the foundation for computer science. Our program goes beyond code with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can. Cross-platform apps are approachable for all skill levels, allowing us to reach as many minds as possible. Think outside the bot and inspire your future. This is Sphero Edu.

connection to a range of available user in- terface options, including the Gooseneck. Sip/Puff Switch with Headset Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $324.5 Device: switch Disability: physical The Sip/Puff Switch is a pneumatic switch. It can be used in any switch application. The headset mounts comfortably over the top of both ears and behind the head, making it less visible than typical headsets. It includes replacement mouth tubes, a switch box and 1/8-inch (3.5mm) connec- tion cables. Small Joystick RJ Cooper and Associates Price: $99 - $239 Device: mouse emulator Disability: physical A joystick very similar to that of a power wheelchair that can ‘be’ the mouse on a computer or tablet. Available either in an 8x4x3 box with 0-4 large buttons on it, or a standalone version, 3x3, with 0-4 switch inputs.This is a switch type joystick so there is no proportionality but you can use the host’s Acceleration parameter to emulate that. Smart Reader HD Enhanced Vision Price: $2090 Device: optical character recognition, large print, speech output Disability: vision A Full-Page OCR system that is deal for reading magazines, books, newspapers, recipes and any other printed material. Simply position your document and press a button, in a few seconds Smart Reader begins to read aloud. Attach headphones for privacy. Smart Reader with Console Enhanced Vision Price: $2310 - $2310 Device: optical character recognition, large print, speech output Disability: vision A lightweight, portable reader/scanner with large built-in user-friendly tactile control buttons, and Full-Page OCR system that is ideal for reading magazines, books, newspapers, recipes and any other printed material. Read along and listen as Smart Reader reads your printed documents aloud. A user-friendly Control Console offers easy-to-use tactile buttons. Attach headphones for privacy. Specs Switch AbleNet, Inc. Price: $65 Device: switch Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech

Sip/Puff Gooseneck Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $165 Device: switch Disability: physical

The Sip/Puff Gooseneck features a uni- versal clamp that attaches to table tops, beds and wheelchairs. The flexible steel gooseneck and the ball-and-socket mount enable easy and secure mouthpiece posi- tioning. The filtered mouthpiece is replace- able and a thin, pliable connecting tube interfaces to Sip/Puff Switch or Breeze.

Sip/Puff Headset Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $165 Device: switch Disability: physical

This head referenced design maximizes compatibility with other assistive tech- nologies, like HeadMouse that employ head movement. A replaceable mouth tube is held in position with an integral stainless steel forming wire. A thin, pliable connecting tube interfaces to Sip/Puff Switch or Breeze. Sip/Puff Switch Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $176 Device: switch Disability: physical The Sip/Puff Switch translates sips and puffs into independent switch closures. Batteries or external power are not required. Test buttons are integrated to assist in application testing. A twist-on pneumatic interface provides for direct connection to a range of available user interface options, including Headset and Gooseneck. Sip/Puff Switch with Gooseneck Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $324.5 Device: switch Disability: physical The Sip/Puff Switch translates sips and puffs into independent switch closures. Batteries or external power are not required. Test buttons are integrated to assist in application testing. A twist-on pneumatic interface provides for direct

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