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Assistive Technology Function Skills Resources
Below are resources that can assist students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and transition age.
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AT Switches
AT Switches are various buttons, switches and alternative input devices that allow students to interact with technology. Switches can be as simple as a single button switch that can be used to repeat one single task (activating a message, activating lights, turning on a toy). Switches can get more complicated as well to allow for all types of input. Rather than listing each switch on it's own page, this page lists some of the main switches that we use in our district along with a brief explanation of that switch.
BIGmack and LITTLEmack CommunicatorsSimply record any message directly into the communicator for one-touch, single message playback up to two minutes in length. Connect a toy or battery-operated appliance for instant positive reinforcement. With its angled base and 5" (BIGmack) or 2.5" (LITTLEmack) activation surface, BIGmack and LITTLEmack are perfect for mounting.
iTalk2 & iTalk2 with Levels CommunicatorsThis dual-message communicator gives users the freedom to choose between two activities, food choices, stories or two of anything else you can imagine. iTalk2 is also great for asking and answering questions, telling jokes and making comments in social situations. With two minutes of recording time, the possibilities are endless. Add a toy or appliance for immediate positive reinforcement and to enhance messages.
VideoBrix Personal Video Communicator - single messageVideoBrix is quick and easy to use. Within moments, record a single message with the device's onboard camera and microphone. The screen will help show which button to press to play (or record) a message.
Powerlink and Powerlink 4Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including our Big or Jelly Beamer wireless switches. Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including our Big or Jelly Beamer wireless switches.
HitchThis plug-and-play switch interface brings AbleNet ease of use to Windows® and Macintosh® users. With no software setup, Hitch is immediately ready to deliver five sets of functions to as many as five switches at a time. Rows of functions are chosen with a single push of a button. Use Hitch with your favorite AbleNet software or any switch-accessible title for scanning access. Hitch easily delivers up, down, left, right, and enter controls to your switches.
Blue2 - Bluetooth SwitchThe NEW Blue2 Switch offers a comprehensive solution to providing access to all switch accessible Apps and also allows you to make full use of the switch access options provided in iOS7. -
HelpKidzLearn (elementary school)
HelpKidzLearn.com is a website that hosts fun, accessible games, activities & tools designed specifically for young children & those with learning difficulties. -
Watchminder
Watchminder simply looks like an average watch, but you can program it to discretely cue you throughout the day using pre-programmed or personalized messages. The watch can be set to remind students at a fixed time or after a set interval.
