Assistive Technology Center Hardware

Trackballs, Graphics Tablets, and Mice

• Kensington Expert Mouse-Trackball
• Trackball
• Graphic Tablets

Keyboards

• Ergonomic Keyboard
• One-Handed Keyboard

Portable Computers

• Quickpad
• Laptop Computer

Scanners

• Scanner
• Canon High Speed Scanner*

Web Cams

• Web Camera

Large Displays

• Large, 19" Monitor

Print Magnification and Reading

• Closeview CCTV
• The Reading Edge

Braille Embossers

• Romeo Braille Embosser
• Basic Index D Braille Embosser*
• Tiger Advantage Braille Embosser*

Printers

• Color Printer
• Black & White Printers

* Equipment marked with an asterisk is used in the creation of alternate media for students. Special arrangements must be made for the use of this equipment by students.

Microsoft Trackball Explorer

Fingertip control, smooth accurate pointing, advanced ergonomic design, five programmable mouse buttons

This trackball mouse is known for its very large tracking ball which allows the cursor to be moved with very little hand or finger movement. For use on Windows based computers.

This mouse is recommended for persons wanting to use a very large tracking ball. It is also helpful for students with other physical problems.

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Wacom Graphic Tablets

The Graphire mouse, pen and tablet set includes an accurate cordless Graphire Mouse and a pressure-sensitive Graphire Pen. With these tools, its easy to edit photos, sketch, add a note to an email, or simply sign your name.

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Ergonomic Keyboards

Description:

The split, gently sloped shape encourages a natural hand, wrist, and forearm position. The built-in palm rest and adjustable keyboard legs help you work in comfort.

One-Handed Keyboards

Infogrip's BAT Keyboard is a one-handed, compact input device that replicates all the functions of a full-size keyboard, but with greater efficiency and convenience. The BAT is easy to learn and use. Letters, numbers, commands and macros are simple key combinations, "chords," that you can master in no time. Best of all the BAT's unique ergonomic design reduces hand strain and fatigue for greater comfort and productivity. 

The BAT is the ultimate typing solution for persons with physical or visual impairments and is proven to increase productivity when used with graphic or desktop publishing software.

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Quickpad

by H45 Technology

• QuickPAD is an ideal solution for computer users who need a word processor for meetings, classrooms, business trips, or a source of script for speeches.
• A stand-alone device that can store typed text into a built-in memory for later transfer to a PC.
• Enter text into QuickPAD for later processing, storing, and printing using your favorite PC word processor,
• A standard wireless or regular keyboard for any IBM compatible personal computer or MAC
• Inexpensive, light, months of battery life with common AA Batteries, ergonomically designed for easy typing, compact and easy interface to the PC.
• Instant access to telephone and address directories as well as a calculator and personal organizer.

Laptop Computer

A PC type laptop computer with the Jaws Screen Reading software can be checked out for use in a classroom which does not have computers.

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Scanners

The UMAX Astra 3450 Scanners are connected to all the computers in the ATC, and allow the scanning of color, grayscale, and black & white images. The use of scanners is covered in the scanning class.

• Flatbed scanner with USB connection for easy setup
• 600 x 1,200 dpi resolution
• 42-bit color depth
• Push buttons for scan, copy, OCR, and e-mail

Canon High Speed Scanner

The Canon DR-5085C Scanner can scan up to 90 pages per minute at resolutions up to 400 dots per inch (dpi). Books must be in excellent condition and must have their bindings removed to be scanned.

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Logitec QuickCam Web Camera

The Internet video camera for everyone. Now you can shoot video with audio, take still photos, set up a webcam, and add live video to your favorite instant messenger.

Large, 19" Monitors

Large monitors and screen magnification software reduce eye strain for individuals with limited vision.

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The Reading Edge

by Xerox Imaging Systems

The Reading Edge is intended for persons who are blind, have low-vision or visual processing deficits. The Reading Edge scans most textbooks and other printed materials then reads aloud what it has "seen." The system is accurate, reasonably fast, and easy to use. This is a "dedicated" reading machine which includes both scanning and reading capability.

• Stores 50 to 100 pages of scanned text in memory.
• Reading speed is adjustable from 40 to 550 wpm.
• Reads letters, words, lines, sentences, paragraphs, pages or entire documents.
• Output can be directed to a tape recorder or text file on Macintosh or PC computers.
• Uses high quality DECtalk speech synthesis.
• Does not read hand written or printed material and works best with clean, original, black and white copy. Letters which touch or copy which is faded or blurred will create problems.
• Can read print from 8 to 77 points in height.

This is a useful tool for persons who are blind, have low vision or learning disabilities. May also be useful for ESL and older adult populations.

Closeview CCTV

A CCTV is a video camera connected to a monitor. The camera is equipped with a lens and zoom feature, which allows the user to magnify anything placed in the camera's view.

It is used to display or magnify print and images from books, magazines, and paper. This enables an individual with limited vision to see images and read text which is, otherwise, difficult or impossible to see. It allows a student to work to his/her full potential in school and to do homework independently.

Though a CCTV won't benefit everyone with limited vision, it is generally a very powerful tool for those who can read large print such as a newspaper article title or headline, large print text books and magazines, large fonts on a computer, large print in magazine and television adds, or those who can effectively read print that is about two inches in height. 

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Romeo Braille Embosser

The Romeo 25 is a rugged basic embosser with a reputation for outstanding Braille quality and durability.

• Tough, transportable, single-sided braille embosser
• 40 character (standard Braille) line
• 25 characters per second

Basic Index D Braille Embosser

The Basic-D is a high speed, double sided braille embossers for tractor fed paper. The Basic-D provides braille labels and speech feedback, and is easy to operate by blind and sighted users alike.

Tiger Advantage Braille Embosser

The Tiger embosses braille and tactile graphics. It embosses graphics at 20 dots per inch, and embosses those dots at three height levels. The Tiger makes computer information accessible by touch by creating braille and tactile graphics directly from Windows applications such as MS Word and Excel.

Printers

Color Printer

Black & White Printers

The XEROX DocuPrint N2125 printers are available in the two small ATC labs.

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