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tify the regions (you see maps via detailed content in the app) Shifu Plugo Count PlayShifu Unravel mysteries with numbers arithme- tic Solve math challenges through stories 5 Games, 250+ levels in the app Hands-on Math learning (+ - √ó √∑) Customize number ranges, formats & more according to child’s grade”Shifu Plugo Tunes PlayShifu Plugo Tunes: Music Learning Kit Get friendly with musical notes, learn to play the piano, and build musical intel- ligence. Master the basic 8 notes Learn to play more than 50 songs Simple Music Player Adaptivation, Inc. Disability: cognitive, physical, speech, vision The Simple Music Player was originally designed to play music to people with dementia. Playing music from their forma- tive years vastly improves their cognizance and lucidity. The effects are dramatic, and are widely recognized by Alzheimer professionals. Because of the ease of use, patients with various conditions of diminishment can operate the Simple Music Player themselves. Any mp3 will play, including books on tape, pod casts, or record a book in your own voice for your loved one to enjoy. Now! the Simple Music Player is appropri- ate for students with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. The switch jacks on the back allow the teacher, parent or thera- pist to connect a suitable switch, giving the student complete access. Upload your student’s favorite music (mp3, etc.) from your computer to the Simple Music Player using a USB cable. The Simple Music Player appears to the computer as a thumb drive. Single Keyguard for Numpad or Calculus Keyboard ArithmeType LLC Device: keyguard Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, vision Unbreakable polycarbonate keyguard manufactured by Keyguard AT to be used with ArithmeType Calculus or Numpad Keyboards. Available in black or white, and flush or 1/8” above the top of keycaps. Sip/Puff Breeze Origin Instruments Corp. Device: switch, switch interface Disability: physical Connects directly to USB ports on comput- ers, tablets and phones, speech generating devices and provides hardware emulation of mouse, keyboard, and joystick buttons; works with iPad using Apple adapter. The integrated pneumatic port connects di-

rectly to a range of available user interface options. Sip/Puff Breeze with Gooseneck Origin Instruments Corp. 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 has a range of available user interface options, including Goose- neck. Flexible steel gooseneck and the ball-and-socket mount enable easy and secure mouthpiece positioning. Sip/Puff Breeze with Headset Origin Instruments Corp. 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.

interface options, including Headset and Gooseneck. Sip/Puff Switch with Gooseneck Origin Instruments Corp. 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 in- terface options, including the Gooseneck. Sip/Puff Switch with Headset Origin Instruments Corp. 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 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 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 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 RJ Cooper and Associates Device: mouse emulator Disability: physical

aloud. A user-friendly Control Console offers easy-to-use tactile buttons. Attach headphones for privacy. SnapLock Keyguards Forbes Device: keyguard, speech output SnapLock Keyguards by Forbes AAC are customizable, durable keyguards designed to enhance user control and accessibility for various AAC applications. They allow users to rest their hands on the device without accidental activations, preventing unintended presses on touch panels. The rigid attachment system ensures stability, while the design accommodates individual preferences and abilities, supporting diverse communication needs. Specs Switch IC AbleNet, Inc. Device: switch Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech 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. Speech Tablet including 8.7” Samsung (Android) tablet, TalkTablet PRO AAC/Speech app (Pre-Installed!) and Carrying Case Gus Communication Devices Inc Device: dedicated communicator, speech output Disability: cognitive, hearing, speech This 8.7” touch screen equipped speech tablet package is designed specifically for people who have difficulty communicat- ing as a result of autism, aphasia, Down Syndrome, stroke, laryngectomy or any other condition that affects a persons abil- ity to communicate effectively. Speech Tablet including the 11” Samsung (Android) tablet, TalkTablet PRO Speech app (Pre-Installed!) and Carrying Case Gus Communication Devices Inc Device: dedicated communicator, speech output Disability: cognitive, hearing, physical, speech Samsung-based speech tablet (11” touch screen), TalkTablet PRO AAC/Speech app ( Pre-Installed!) and Carrying Case This 11” touch screen equipped speech tablet package is designed specifically for people who have difficulty communicat- ing as a result of autism, aphasia, Down Syndrome, stroke, laryngectomy or any other condition

Sip/Puff Gooseneck Origin Instruments Corp. 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. 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. 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

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