Contour Roller Mouse

Contour RollerMouse

The Contour RollerMouse is an ergonomic alternative mouse. RollerMouse relies on the roller bar to control the cursor on your screen. This new way of cursor control will allow you to work fluidly with your fingers and thumbs and is easily used ambidextrously. The Rollerbar doesn’t require the gripping and squeezing of a handheld mouse, increasing your comfort, and reducing the risk of developing a mouse-related injury.

Operating System: Windows, iOS

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Contour Design (product page)

Manufacturer: Contour Design (product page)

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Cosmo Switch

Cosmo Switch

The Cosmo Switch is a unique Bluetooth switch interface for tablets, mobile phones, and computers.

It is highly responsive, making it very easy to activate regardless of your motor abilities. The switch lights up in a variety of colours, making it very engaging and providing visual feedback with every press.

The Cosmo Switch provides access to all switch accessible apps or software on iOS, OS X, Chromebooks, Windows and Android devices. Use the CosmoSwitch with your Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC) software, for switch accessibility, for games, controlling music playback, or even connect to IFTTT to control your calls, lights and more.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Filisia (official website, product page)

Cosmo introduction video:

Manufacturer: Filisia (official website, product page)

Cosmo introduction video:

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CoughDrop

CoughDrop AAC

CoughDrop is an open, flexible augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for people with complex communication needs, that can grow and expand with the user, make it easier to provide meaningful supports, and provide useful insights, all in a clean, cross-platform package.

CoughDrop is built to run on all major devices, including desktop computers and laptops, iPads and iPhones, Android tablets and phones, Kindles, Chromebooks, and Windows devices. The interface stays consistent across devices so that users can swap out devices with minimal interruption or confusion. CoughDrop is built on modern web standards and offers an open API and integration points to try to work with as many existing systems as possible.

CoughDrop has vocabulary sets for many different levels, with built-in supports and vocabulary progression tools to start basic and grow over time. It has support for eye tracking and switches, and also new input methods like joysticks and gesture control, to give the user more flexibility.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: CoughDrop (official website)

Manufacturer: CoughDrop (official website)

Categories / Tags: Technology Category: Body Function, Voice and Speech, Mental - Cognitive, Neuromusculoskeletal Movement, Activities and Participation, Communication, Education, Employment

Crick USB Interface

Crick USB Interface

This reliable USB switch interface will work with almost all switch accessible software. This box will instantly work with Clicker, Cloze Pro and All My Words 2 with no set up required.

Works on both Mac and PC
Operates most switch accessible software
Incredibly easy to set up

For other switch accessible software, USB Keys is included, a small software application which converts switch presses from the USB switch box into key presses or mouse clicks. It is very easy to use and can be set up to start automatically when the computer is switched on.

Now there is a database making it even simpler. USBKeys2 can update itself from www.SwitchIndex.com to keep its internal database up to date. Programs that are listed in the database are detected automatically by USBKeys2. If your software is listed, USBKeys2 will know exactly how to behave.

Operating System: Other

Vendor: Crick Software

Price Range: QAR 1200

Arabic Language Support: Yes

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Crick Software (https://www.cricksoft.com)

Manufacturer: Crick Software (https://www.cricksoft.com)

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Desmos

Desmos Accessible Calculator

Desmos is online calculators, which include a four-function, scientific, and graphing calculator, are available free to the public.  The online calculators can be accessed with a computer, tablet, or other personal device. Also Desmos apps can be downloaded to iOS or Android devices.

Desmos provides accessibility features, such as accessible by screen readers, audio tracing to hear a single function or the entire equations, or keyboard shortcuts for ease access.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Desmos (official website)

Desmos Support at https://help.desmos.com/hc/en-us

Desmos introduction video

Manufacturer: Desmos (official website)

Desmos Support at https://help.desmos.com/hc/en-us

Desmos introduction video

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Dragon Professional

Dragon Professional

Nuance® Dragon® Professional Individual expands the boundaries of speech recognition technology for documentation productivity on the PC. With dictation and transcription capabilities that are faster and more accurate than ever before, you’ll spend less time on paperwork and more time on activities that boost the bottom line.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Chrome

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Duxbury Braille Translation

Duxbury Braille Translation SW

Duxbury Braille Translation (DBT) is created to make braille production easier and braille accessible to more people. DBT supports braille translation for over 200 languages. DBT can produce contracted and uncontracted braille, mathematics braille, and technical braille.

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Duxbury Systems (https://www.duxburysystems.com/default.asp)

Supporting Documents: https://www.duxburysystems.com/braille_main.asp

Video:

Manufacturer: Duxbury Systems (https://www.duxburysystems.com/default.asp)

Supporting Documents: https://www.duxburysystems.com/braille_main.asp

Video:

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Dwell Clicker 2

Dwell Clicker 2

Dwell Clicker 2 is a Windows application that allows you to use a mouse or other pointing device without clicking buttons. It is ideal for people with RSI and people who use alternative pointing devices such as a headpointer or joystick.

Operating System: Windows

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Smartbox Assistive Technology

Dwell Clicker 2 User Guide: https://thinksmartbox.com/product/dwell-clicker/ 

Manufacturer: Smartbox Assistive Technology

Dwell Clicker 2 User Guide: https://thinksmartbox.com/product/dwell-clicker/ 

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Dynamo Maths

Dynamo Maths

Dynamo Maths aims to support students at risk of developmental dyscalculia and students performing significantly below their peers in maths.

Dynamo Maths has two core components:

– Dynamo Assessment – Standardised dyscalculia assessment for ages 6 to 11 and baseline at ages 6 to 9. It provides a profile of Number Sense strength and areas of need, supported by an Individual Support Plan signposted to Dynamo Intervention.

– Dynamo Intervention – for ages 6 to 11 and incorporates a purposeful triple-pathway resources and a range of SEN support tools. Proven and ready for Catch-up and blended learning strategies.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: JellyJames Publishing (https://dynamomaths.co.uk)

Dynamo Maths Video Tutorial:

Manufacturer: JellyJames Publishing (https://dynamomaths.co.uk)

Dynamo Maths Video Tutorial:

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Echo® 2.4G Wireless Neckloop System

Echo® 2.4G Wireless Neckloop System is a TV listeners that you listen to your TV at a volume you are comfortable with at the same time as the TV speaker. Echo NEW Echo® 2.4G wireless digital TV listening system uses 2.4GHz transmission technology to transmit sound from TV (or other sound sources) to a neckloop receiver.

Operating System: Other

Categories / Tags: Technology Category: Body Function, Sensory – Hearing, Activities and Participation, Recreation and Leisure, Communication, Environmental Control

Oticon EduMic

EduMic

EduMic is a versatile hearing aid accessory. In remote microphone mode, it helps you when distance and noise make it difficult to hear the person speaking – in the classroom, in work situations, during sports, and more. EduMic can also plug in to devices via a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, to stream audio wirelessly to Oticon Bluetooth hearing aids. It also picks up audio from public hearing loop systems.

Operating System: Other

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ElBraille 40® 5th Gen

ElBraille 40® 5th Gen

The ElBraille is a portable device designed for users who are blind or deaf-blind and want to stay connected at school, work, or home as well as on the go.  This take anywhere replacement for the dedicated notetaker, ElBraille combines the flexibility of a modern mainstream computer running the Windows® 10 operating system with JAWS® and a 40-cell Braille display with a full Braille keyboard to offer a fully accessible compact solution. (JAWS and Braille display sold separately.) Students and professionals alike will appreciate being able to run any Windows application such as Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, or Outlook®. Use FSReader to read DAISY books from sources such as Bookshare.org or browse the internet with Microsoft Internet Explorer®, Google Chrome® or Mozilla® Firefox.

Operating System: Other

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Enpathia

Enpathia

The EnPathia gyroscopic mouse system can be attached to any part of the body for accurate pointer control. With subtle muscle movements in the head, arms, wrist, legs, wherever is comfortable, EnPathia allows for smooth natural movement of the mouhttps://staging.madaportal.org/madaportalv2/technology/enpathia/se cursor, keyboard strokes and whatever device access you need.

Operating System: Windows, iOS

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Eneso (https://www.eneso.es/en/blog/enpathia)

Video:

Manufacturer: Eneso (https://www.eneso.es/en/blog/enpathia)

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Envision Glasses

Envision Glasses

Envision Glasses are AI for your eye. They use the power of speech to make everyday life more accessible for any visual impairment.

Turn any text into speech with Scan Text. Be it handwritten notes, books or your favourite recipes.
Read any short text that’s in front of you with Instant Text. Find everything from house numbers, the products you love or even your favorite vinyl.
Get detailed scene descriptions anywhere. So you know what’s around, every step of the way.
Find your colleagues or friends in an instant, with Face Recognition. Let’s get those conversations started.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Envision (https://www.letsenvision.com/envision-glasses)

Video:

Manufacturer: Envision (https://www.letsenvision.com/envision-glasses)

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eSight

eSight 4

eSight 4 takes sight enhancement to a new level. Experience best visual acuity, unmatched mobility, ease of use, and new mobile and cloud-based capabilities.

eSight’s low vision device, more commonly referred to as electronic eyewear, functions by stimulating synaptic activity from the remaining photoreceptor function of the user’s eyes. Using a cutting edge camera, smart algorithms, and high-resolution screens, the assistive technology maximizes the visual information provided to the brain to naturally compensate for gaps in the user’s field of view.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: eSight Corp. (https://esighteyewear.com/low-vision-device-for-visually-impaired/

Video:

Manufacturer: eSight Corp. (https://esighteyewear.com/low-vision-device-for-visually-impaired/

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Eurobraille b.note 20

Eurobraille b.note 20

The 20-character version of the b.note Braille notetaker combines the functions of a Braille display with built-in word processing and notetaking functions in a highly portable package. Connect it to a computer via USB or Bluetooth to use it as a Braille keyboard or edit your text files directly on the device itself on the go.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: EuroBraille (https://www.eurobraille.com/produit/b-note-20-b-note-40/)

Video:

Manufacturer: EuroBraille (https://www.eurobraille.com/produit/b-note-20-b-note-40/)

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Explore 12 Image

Explore 12

Explore 12 – Portable video magnifier, the ultimate electronic portable magnifier designed specifically for individuals living with low vision or sight loss. This cutting-edge video magnifier offers unmatched HD image quality, taking your reading and viewing experience to extraordinary heights. Whether you’re exploring text or examining objects up close or from a distance, prepare to be astounded by its capabilities.

EyeGaze Learning Curve

EyeGaze Learning Curve

Learning Curve provides  54 fun and engaging interactive activities specially created to teach early eye gaze access and develop choice making skills. This collection takes users on the learning curve from assessment and cause and effect understanding through to using eye gaze for communication, learning and leisure. All users on their first steps with eye gaze can use these activities to improve their accuracy and understanding of eye gaze in preparation for using other communication and learning software.

Operating System: Windows

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Inclusive Technology (http://www.inclusive.co.uk/)

Inclusive EyeGaze Learning Curve Introduction Video:

Manufacturer: Inclusive Technology (http://www.inclusive.co.uk/)

Inclusive EyeGaze Learning Curve Introduction Video:

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FirstKeys Widgits

FirstKeys Widgits

First Keys provides a fun introduction to the keyboard by using speech, phonics and Widgit Symbols in colourful and engaging letter exercises to teach literacy skills. You can choose from the wide selection of over 80 activities included with the program or create your own activities using the straightforward and intuitive editor. You can make spelling exercises to support literacy activities, curriculum topics or personalised learning.

Operating System: Windows

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Widgit Software

FirstKeys Widgit Manual: https://www.widgit.com/support/fk3/manual.htm 

Manufacturer: Widgit Software

FirstKeys Widgit Manual: https://www.widgit.com/support/fk3/manual.htm 

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Focus 14 Blue 5th Gen

Focus 14 Blue 5th Gen

The Focus 14 Blue 5th Generation is a compact and robust 14-cell Braille Display drop tested to MIL-STD-810G and ready to go with you anywhere. It features a comfortable user-friendly 8-dot keyboard and Bluetooth 4.1 and USB-C connectivity so that user can switch between five connected devices. The 5th Generation of the Focus 14 Blue Braille Display is more rugged and stronger than ever. We’ve built the housing from aluminum and steel, added bumpers to absorb shock, and physically isolated the Braille cells to create a Braille Display to meet the demands of the active user. The Focus 14 Blue combines comfort, portability, and advanced features for the ultimate go-anywhere Braille interface device. A highly responsive 8-dot keyboard and seamless USB-C and Bluetooth® 4.1 connectivity make the Focus 14 Blue the ideal companion for smartphones, iPads®, tablets and other mobile devices. The new Scratchpad feature lets user to take notes and read books even when they aren’t connected.

Operating System: Other

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