There’s an app for almost everything – but what about apps designed for generating speech?

Wonder if an iPod is right for the school age kids? What about as an accommodation in college, or how about as a communication device out in the community?

Have you explored the various speech communication apps available for the iPod?

Before you buy one and spend the time downloading a bunch of apps that may or may not provide the outcome you are hoping for, why not borrow one from our lending library?

Some of the apps currently installed on the iPod include:
myTalk
Proloquo2Go
Scene Speak
Phrase Board
Choice Board

Call for information on other apps installed on the iPod.

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Looking to access your Microsoft Office ® files at any time? All you need is your favorite iOS device and Documents To Go in order to be constantly connected! 

What can I do with "DocsToGo” ?:
• EDIT, CREATE & VIEW Word, Excel & PowerPoint files (Office 2007/2008/2010)
• VIEW PDF, iWork, Text, .RTF files, and more!
• iPad/iPhone 4/iOS 4: Send & receive attached supported documents using the built-in Mail app
• Compatible on Win & Mac, this app allows you to access desktop files and sync with a WIFI connection.

System Requirements:
• iOS device running iOS 3.2 +
• WIFI router with multicasting capabilities
• Win XP, Vista, 7 & Bonjour
• Mac OS X 10.4.10 or above (G3 Macs not supported)

Borrow one of our iPads or iPods. This App is installed on both of them and is available for rent from our Device Loan Library.

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A versatile table - that's what folks say about the Able Table. This table can be used overhead, sitting up or while laying down. The hardboard top surface slides laterally to position material infront of the reader and locks into position for writing or drawing.

The Able Table adjusts from 9 to 18 inchs high and uses strong elastic straps to hold reading material in place.

The Able Table supports up to 30 pounds.

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Every Mac comes with the latest technology. The Mac Pro is equipped with fast Intel processors, high-performance graphics, and high-speed DDR3 memory. And OS X Lion is custom-made to take advantage of every bit of that technology including managing your photos, editing video, even playing graphics-intensive 3D games. OS X comes with a variety of assistive technologies to help those with vision disabilities, including a built-in screen reader, screen and cursor magnification, high-contrast settings, and more.

For those who are blind or have low vision, VoiceOver screen-reading technology that’s part of Mac OS X enables you to use your computer via spoken descriptions and offers plug-and-play support for braille displays. OS X includes a talking alerts, talking calculator, and talking clock.

For those who are deaf or hard of hearing, Mac OS X lets you change system notifications from an audible alert to a visual alert. So if an application needs your attention, instead of playing a tone, Mac OS X flashes the entire screen. Mac OS X also supports playback of closed captioning using QuickTime Player, Front Row, and DVD Player applications. And if you communicate using sign language, iChat and the high-quality video frame rate of the built-in camera make for a great way to stay in touch with anyone, anywhere.

For those who find it difficult to use a mouse, keyboard, or trackpad, Mac OS X features Mouse Keys, Slow Keys, Sticky Keys, an onscreen keyboard, customizable keyboard shortcuts, trackpad gestures, and more to help you navigate your Mac. Speakable Items let you control the computer using your voice instead of the keyboard.

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There is software for almost everything – but what about software designed to enhance learning? Wonder if a laptop is right for the school age kids? What about as an accommodation in college?

Before you buy one and spend the time downloading a bunch of software that may or may not provide the outcome you are hoping for, why not borrow one from our lending library with the software already installed?

Some of the software currently installed on the laptop include:

ZoomText - magnification and reading software for the vision impaired that enlarges, enhances and reads aloud everything on the computer screen.
OpenBook - converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format on the PC, using quality speech and the latest optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking - Voice recognition software that allows you to control your computer by using voice commands.

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Ergonomically designed, this under desk swivel mouse pad brings the mouse platform down to armrest level of the chair, and reduces arm movement.

Great for your home or office, schools, libraries, hospitals, clinics, hospitality, dorm rooms, just about any workstation with a computer keyboard.

Features:

Sturdy metal clamp attaches firmly to any desks up to 40 mm (1.57") thick.

Platform rotates 360, tucks under desk when not in use.

Built-in mouse cable clip keeps mouse in place.

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With 40 square inches of working area, this ambidextrous, medium-sized tablet provides ample workspace for most tablet users and includes eight customizable ExpressKeys with illuminated displays that provide easy reference for assigned functions, and a finger-sensitive touch ring that controls up to four different functions per application.

You use a digital pen to draw upon it, and what you draw appears on your screen. Of course it doesn't appear on the tablet so it takes a bit of getting used to, but once you have the hang of coordinating your hand to the screen you'll never want to go back to a mouse for drawing or detailed photo-editing.

The tablet is pressure-sensitive so you can vary the width, opacity or jitter (etc) of your lines,The Intuos4 Wireless pen tablet with Bluetooth wireless technology lets you relax in your favorite working position or move about freely up to 33 feet from your computer.

System Requirements:
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2+), Mac OS X 10.4.8+. Note: Also requires color display, powered USB port, CD/DVD drive, and broadband Internet connection to download bundled software.

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The CyberPad lets you put any ordinary letter size or A4 size paper on the pad and use the inking pen to write directly on the paper. 

No matter where you are, the CyberPad instantly captures and stores your notes, ideas, sketches, flowcharts and anything else in digital format in the pad’s memory, without the use of computers and special papers. 

By connecting the CyberPad to your PC or notebook, it allows you to capture, organize, and share your digital files. Also, using the CyberPad in Landscape format, you can use it as a drawing tablet to write or draw, right on your computer screen.

System Requirements:
Windows XP/2000
128MB RAM or higher
32MB hard disk space
Pentium III or equivalent or higher
Available USB port

Adesso Cyberpad User Manual (pdf)
My Ink Manual (pdf)
Software Manual (pdf)

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This ergonomically designed tablet features a wireless scroll mouse for easy drawing, handwriting, sketching, coloring and picture editing.

As a natural digital input solution, this tablet is designed to prevent injuries to your wrist. There's no need for a separate power adapter, since this device is completely USB powered - just plug it into your USB port and you're good to go.

Requirements:

Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/
Mac OS 9x/OS X up to 10.5 Leopard
Pentium 200 MHz (or equivalent) processor or higher
32MB of RAM, CD ROM driver, USB port

Quick Start Guide (pdf)

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Is an eReader in your future? With so many options to choose from which one will best accommodate your needs? We've recently added a variety of eReaders, Tablets, iPads and iPods to our lending library for your comparison.

Next time you what to curl up with a good book, check out the Reader Touch Edition.

With the Sony Reader you can download new releases, best sellers, and newspapers. You can even access over two million free titles or find links to borrow eBooks through your local public library from the comfort of your home.

Its anti-glare touch screen delivers an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.

Take freehand notes and highlight sections of text you want to revisit later, just as you would in a real book, using the included stylus.

A handy search function lets you look up words in 2 English language dictionaries, including The New Oxford American Dictionary, and you can even play your MP3 and AAC audio files while you’re reading your favorite book or magazine.

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