Feb/March 2020 Closing The Gap Resource Directory

Compass Software for Access Assessment Koester Performance Research Price: $179 Special Skill:

Conover Online The Conover Company Price: $5 Special Skill: basic living skills,

use words banks, word prediction, and speech support to create accurate, flowing documents.

Co:Writer Universal gives students anywhere, anytime access to their favorite writing accommodation. So whether stu- dents are on an iPad, iPhone, Chromebook, or desktop computer, they will have access to their favorite writing tool. Co:Writer features spelling and grammar support with its proprietary FlexSpell technology, and topic-specific dictionaries.

communication, language development, vocational, adapted keyboard/switch access, large print, scanning, single switch, speech output, IEP/IPP Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome, Other Conover Online is a system for assessing and teaching personal success skills for school, workplace, community and life. The system is comprised of three seperate yet related components, Career Exploration and Assessment, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills Conquering Cursive Handwriting Software Write-On Handwriting Price: $40 - $50 Special Skill: communication, early childhood Disability: learning Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: Windows, Mac Conquering Cursive software has its own uniquely designed font, software, custom- izable worksheets and paper workbooks for additional practice (left and right hand versions.) This innovative program combines technology with scaffold in- struction, auditory and visual support, and hands-on learning.This four-step process ensures that all children learn proper letter formation. Contour Mariner Software Price: $39.95 Special Skill: language development, authoring system Disability: cognitive Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Contour is a proven story development system that streamlines the process of turning your movie or novel ideas from first glimmer to full outline. With its intui- tive, fill-in-the-blanks approach, Contour shows you exactly what elements need to be in your script.

Clicker Sentences Crick Software, Inc. Price: $32.99 - $500

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Special Skill: early childhood, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, large print, scanning, speech output, authoring system, instructional management Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech, vision Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS (Apple), Chrome If you are working with emergent writers, English language learners, or older chil- dren struggling to acquire basic literacy skills, Clicker Sentences will enable them to produce work they can be proud of while learning the key skills necessary for independent writing.

Take the guesswork out of access assess- ment with Compass software. Compass provides clear evidence to show you which input device and display settings best meet the user’s needs. Includes eight skill tests for pointing, text entry and switch use.You select the appropriate tests to run, depending on the particular questions to be addressed. Compass then reports the speed and accuracy results for you to evaluate. Comprehension Therapy Tactus Therapy Solutions Price: $24.99 - $24.99 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, language development Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: iOS (Apple), Android Understand what you hear and read with word-level exercises you can customize for severe aphasia, autism, or brain injury. Free trial available.

Communicator 5 Tobii Dynavox Price: $499

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Special Skill: communication, early childhood, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, large print, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output, telecommunications Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows Communicator 5 is a software package designed to help individuals with com- munication disabilities communicate more efficiently. Communicator 5 converts text and symbols into clear speech, and offers easy-to-use tools for computer access, e-mail, text messaging, telephony, environ- mental control and more. Includes Sono Suite. Free trial available. Community Success Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $99 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, vocational, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch Disability: cognitive, learning Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Twenty four community activities are detailed through video modeling, photo-based directions, talking stories and defined appropriate social skills. Activities include going to a movie theater and riding a bus. Scanning access built-in. Also available as iPad app.

Clicker Tales Crick Software, Inc. Price: $99 - $250

Special Skill: early childhood, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output, authoring system, instructional management Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary Operating System: Windows, Mac Clicker Tales is a series of early elementary CDs that teach literacy through traditional stories that children love.The on-screen books are perfect for your interactive whiteboard as well as individual comput- ers, and there are dozens of activities to go with each story. Requires Clicker 6 or 7. CNTDesigner Polital Enterprises, LLC Price: $0 Special Skill: , adapted keyboard/switch access Disability: physical Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows CNTDesigner is a keyboard layout designer. It is designed to work in conjunction with Click-N-Type Version 3.The combination of CNTDesigner and Click-N-Type will give the user freedom to design their own keyboards, controlling size and placement of all keys as well as the overall size of the keyboard.

Computers at Work Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $169

Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, eye-hand coordination, vocational Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Practice order processing and data entry office skills.Three difficulty levels to prog- ress through. Data Entry advances from one field entry to proofing and entering entire account information. Order Process- ing proof or enter billing account, payment method, inventory and shipping method. iPad app also available. Concepts on the Move - Basic/ Advanced Marblesoft-Simtech Price: $115 Special Skill:

Compass Tobii Dynavox Price: $179.99 - $499

Special Skill: communication, language development, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows Compass is the innovative, flexible, and robust software solution that empowers individuals with complex communication needs.Within the Compass software, a variety of pagesets are available to provide a best-fit for your unique communica- tion strengths and needs, as you grow, learn and reach for your goals. Free trial available.

Conversation Therapy Tactus Therapy Solutions Price: $24.99 - $24.99

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Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, language development Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: iOS (Apple), Android Engage in real-life discussions with pictures & questions that get people talking to practice communication strate- gies. Free trial available.

Do you want to give the student content while working on attending and switch skills? Concepts on the Move Basic/Ad- vanced is easy to use. Choose a concept, then watch it change while sounds and music keep the students’ attention. Includes colors, shapes, size, opposites and same as.

Co:Writer Universal Don Johnston, Inc. Price: $59.88

Special Skill: communication, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac

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