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Region 3 Assistive Technology Center AAC Toolkit Low Tech Tools Photo/Icon Book Created by Region 3 AT Center

com 3 ring binder consisting of: photographs of camera and PCS by Boardmaker.

com objects, comments, requests, activities, etc, Dynasyms www.mayer johnson.

com and activity overlays for various devices. Widget Literacy Symbols (Rebus) www.widgit.

with instructions for each phase and a PECS book with various symbols from Pics for PECS: nouns, adjectives,

com Teacher made PECS book using 3 ring binder, Velcro and any symbol system (see above) Objects Items that you

1 Region 3 Assistive Technology Center AAC Toolkit Low Tech Tools Photo/Icon Book Created by Region 3 AT Center using a digital Picture This 3 ring binder consisting of: photographs of camera and PCS by Boardmaker. Magazine pictures objects, picture communication symbols of johnson.com Symbol Stix objects, comments, requests, activities, etc, Dynasyms johnson.com blank overlay templates for 2 36 location devices Minspeak and activity overlays for various devices. Widget Literacy Symbols (Rebus) Text based Picture Exchange Communication System (training manual and student book with PECS) PECS manual with instructions for each phase and a PECS book with various symbols from Pics for PECS: nouns, adjectives, verbs, etc. Pyramid Educational Products Teacher made PECS book using 3 ring binder, Velcro and any symbol system (see above) Objects Items that you may need during an assessment for choice making or activities: ball, adapted books, bubbles, puzzle, coloring book, crayons, markers, paint, scissors, glue, and tactile toys. Choose some items that the student likes and some that they do not like. Various vendors: Wal Mart, Dollar Stores, School Supply Stores, etc. Mr. Potato Head Tape player Playdoh Cars Dolls Beads

Low Tech Tools (cont.) Adapted Books Books adapted with photographs, picture Created by Region 3 AT Center using Boardmaker or Writing with Symbols. List of books with repeated lines www.

htm Caterpillar, Winter is Here, Under the Sky, Grub to Ladybug, Froggy s Best Christmas and Moo Baa La La La. Guidelines for Adapting Books http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technolo gy/emmanuel/guidelinesbks.

2 Low Tech Tools (cont.) Adapted Books Books adapted with photographs, picture Created by Region 3 AT Center using Boardmaker or Writing with Symbols. List of books with repeated lines communication symbols for main idea or every word. Books include: The Very Hungry johnson.com Preschool books to adapt Caterpillar, Winter is Here, Under the Sky, Grub to Ladybug, Froggy s Best Christmas and Moo Baa La La La. Guidelines for Adapting Books gy/emmanuel/guidelinesbks.pdf Strategies and Tools for Adapting Books gy/emmanuel/modifyingbks.pdf Boardmaker symbols for books er/adapted_library.asp Communication Boards One large communication board with Velcro sensitive material and one small communication board with Velcro dots. Created by Region 3 AT Center using cardboard and Velcro sensitive material and door hanger from Dollar Store. Boards with objects, photographs, symbols, words, letters and/or numbers. Communication folders (manila folder) Communication book (3 ring binder) or johnson.com Garden kneeler cushion Eye Gaze Board A communication board for students who can t reach, point or scan to communicate. Created by Region 3 AT Center using pocket sheet protectors. Cut out 6 center pockets to create a hole. johnson.com Eye Talks or 3D Eye Talk

Switch Toys and Accessories Lady Bug Enabling Devices Fan, scissors, art spinner, bubble Adapted so that

Adapted plush toys, CD player, etc. www.beyondplay.com Adapted plush toys www.flaghouse.

Plug your switches into this bright box and hear wonderful children s melodies while lights flash.

Enabling Devices Fan, scissors, art spinner, bubble machine, etc.

student success PowerLink Spec Switch Great switches for users needing a small (1 3/8" in diameter),

3 Switch Toys and Accessories Lady Bug Enabling Devices Fan, scissors, art spinner, bubble Adapted so that the student can activate with a machine, etc. switch. This toy vibrates and plays music. Adapted plush toys, CD player, etc. Adapted plush toys Music Box Four tune music box. Plug your switches into this bright box and hear wonderful children s melodies while lights flash. Each switch plays a different tune. A great teaching toy! Enabling Devices Fan, scissors, art spinner, bubble machine, etc. Adapted plush toys, CD player, etc. Adapted plush toys Tail Light Switch The slightest touch starts a variety of exciting sensory stimuli: music, lights and vibration. Enabling Devices Fan, scissors, art spinner, bubble machine, etc. Adapted plush toys, CD player, etc. Adapted plush toys Latch Timer Use with an adapted toy to set the time (seconds or minutes) and on/off latch ensure student success PowerLink Spec Switch Great switches for users needing a small (1 3/8" in diameter), rugged, and reliable switch. Comes with flange, flush, and strap adaptable bases to facilitate easy mounting

Switch Toys and Accessories (cont.) Jelly Bean Switch (with Snap Cap) www.adaptivation.com A tough switch that can stand up to years of www.amdi.net vigorous use.

An audible click signals a student that a cause effect link has been made. http://www.inclusivetlc.

Audible click signals student a cause effect link has been made. www.adaptivation.com www.amdi.net www.enablemart.com http://www.inclusivetlc.

4 Switch Toys and Accessories (cont.) Jelly Bean Switch (with Snap Cap) A tough switch that can stand up to years of vigorous use. It activates no matter where the student presses on the switch and is easy to mount with a standard flange base. An audible click signals a student that a cause effect link has been made. Big Red Switch (with Snap Cap) This switch has a large, colorful surface, tough enough to stand up to years of vigorous use. Audible click signals student a cause effect link has been made Oval Texture Switch Textured Switches are brightly colored, invite exploration and offer sensory stimulation. Enabling Devices Microlight Switch Highly sensitive switch responds to the lightest of touches. Threaded insert on the bottom makes mounting easy with a standard "4 40" screw

Switch Toys and Accessories (cont.) UltraStick Adhesive www.allegromedical.com The best adhesive for mounting switches and other items to flat surfaces. Ultra tough. Ultra sticky.

5 Switch Toys and Accessories (cont.) UltraStick Adhesive The best adhesive for mounting switches and other items to flat surfaces. Ultra tough. Ultra sticky. Ultra easy to use, again and again. A quick wash with mild soap restores stickiness. Batteries Variety of batteries for switch toys and devices. Various vendors: Wal Mart, Dollar Stores, etc. NA Screwdriver Need a flathead and Phillips screwdriver to use with switches, toys and devices. Various vendors: Wal Mart, hardware stores, etc. NA

Voice Output Devices Step By Step (with levels and Snap Cap) Big Step By Step Record any series of messages into the LITTLE Sequencer www.adaptivation.com Step by Step Communicator.

Two full minutes of recording time allow you to record as many messages as you need. LITTLE Step by Step features an angled base and 2½ inch activation surface. Partner Stepper http://www.amdi.

6 Voice Output Devices Step By Step (with levels and Snap Cap) Big Step By Step Record any series of messages into the LITTLE Sequencer Step by Step Communicator. Press its activation surface once to hear the first message. Press it Big Talk Triple Play again to hear the next message in the sequence, and so on. Two full minutes of recording time allow you to record as many messages as you need. LITTLE Step by Step features an angled base and 2½ inch activation surface. Partner Stepper Randomizer Record a series of messages and play them back in random order! The Randomizer can be included in many activities throughout the day. The Randomizer has two levels with 45 seconds of record time per level (short play) or 90 seconds of record time per level (long play). The Randomizer has an External Switch Jack, an External Speaker Jack and a Relay Jack for causeeffect. Adaptivation Big Talk Triple Play Partner 2 The Partner/Two is a two message augmentative and alternative communication device that is extremely easy to use. The device allows for interchangeable overlays for each messagepanel individually. AMDI Twin Talk and Play ITalk2

Voice Output Devices (cont.) Twin Talk and Play (with 2 cables) Enabling Devices Partner Two http://www.amdi.net Two ten second messages!

7 Voice Output Devices (cont.) Twin Talk and Play (with 2 cables) Enabling Devices Partner Two Two ten second messages! Twin Talk and Play is the ideal trainer, teacher and communicator. Use it to request attention, communicate needs, make simple choices, sing a song, make sound effects, participate in games, and more. Designed to be used as a precursor and trainer before more complex communicators are introduced. It allows you to record, playback and re record two 10 second messages. Has the ability to simultaneously "speak" and activate toys and devices. ITalk2 Base Trainer The Base Trainer is an augmentative and alternative communication device that is an excellent learning tool as well. Four pocketed switch plates help users with object discrimination. A cardholder and Velcro securing strip on an elevated platform allow for picture card and object placement. AMDI Grooved Platform Communicator Tech Four The square layout is perfectly suited for users with a limited range of motion. Very easy to program. AMDI Choice Four Communicator, Cheap Talk 4, Talkables, and Talk 4 or 8 Partner Plus Four

8 Voice Output Devices (cont.) 7 Level Communicator (with 5 keyguards) Enabling Devices Cheap Talk 8 7 Level Communication Builder It grows with you! The 7 Level Communication Builder is a self contained communication device. It allows the user to record and play back 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 different messages per level. There are seven levels for recordings, giving you a total of up to 112 messages (in the 16 window setting). Total record time is 300 seconds. The unit comes equipped with 5 sturdy frame/overlays in 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 windows. SuperTalker Tech Scan 32 Plus (with charger) The Tech/Scan Series are light weight multi level AMDI Talara or Macaw usa.com augmentative and alternative communication devices that combine standard direct select communication devices with the benefits of scanning. These devices have real voice audio reproduction. The Tech/Scans have the LED prompt lights embedded in the grid which allows the uses of overlays without the time consuming task of punching hole to see the lights. Large well labeled control button on back panel for ease of use. VoicePal Levels

Computer and Accessories Laptop Dell Any portable laptop computer Dell Optiplex Laptop Computer with Windows Tech Touch http://www.amdi.net XP. Mercury http://www.assistivetech.

9 Computer and Accessories Laptop Dell Any portable laptop computer Dell Optiplex Laptop Computer with Windows Tech Touch XP. Mercury Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro Powerful augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software! Create customized talking communication boards with Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro! With all the features of Boardmaker AND Speaking Dynamically Pro, this powerful combination software is for power users and high level AAC needs. Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro turns a computer into a talking word processor, a speech output device and a powerful student learning tool. Featuring more than 4,500 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) in both color and color, all in 44 languages, Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro is a drawing program combined with a graphics database that also has the ability to talk in human sounding voices and play recorded sounds and movies with the added features of word prediction and abbreviation expansion capabilities that speed text input. Mayer Johnson johnson.com TOBI Communicator or SymbolMate VS Communicator Pro

10 Computer and Accessories (cont.) Evaluware Software tool that allows educators, SLPs and AT professionals to assess the best computer access methods and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) setup preferences for their clients. The software program contains 350 interactive screens which lead the clinician through a series of diagnostic activities to assess listening, looking, motor and related skills needed for successful communication and computer access. Assistive Technology NA Stages Stages is a seven level developmental framework that describes a learner's cognitive and language abilities. Stages helps schools comply with alternate assessment mandates by providing an accessible way to assess learners with special needs. Stages also serves as a selection guide for curriculum activities (including both software and off computer activities). The Stages framework gives parents, educators and clinicians a common language for reviewing learner progress. The seven Stages are developmental in nature and are not age or grade specific. The appropriate stage for a learner is the one where he or she is challenged, but not overwhelmed or frustrated. Cambium Learning NA

Computer and Accessories (cont.) Mayer Johnson http://www.mayer johnson.

11 Computer and Accessories (cont.) Mayer Johnson johnson.com WordPower A powerful, word based communication application program combining communication and computer access tools for augmented communicators. WordPower and Picture WordPower offer direct selectors and scanners in depth and comprehensive vocabulary options for a wide range of ability levels from early childhood to adults. The programs are intuitive and easy to learn. Automatic grammatical endings and logical next word prediction greatly enhance these word based vocabularies. WordPower for Viking Software and SDPro Writing with Symbols This powerful word/picture processing program allows you to type words with the option of having picture symbols appear with each word. Allows teachers and parents to make picture materials such as: picture stories for emerging readers, picture strips to use with reading books and everyday class curriculum to help with the inclusion, picture directions for guidance, picture recipes for independence, picture schedules to promote organization, adapt books and create social stories. Mayer Johnson johnson.com PixWriter

Computer and Accessories (cont.) PECS Symbols CD CD contains a collection of pictures to use on a Picture Communication Book. Pyramid Educational Products www.pecs.

Five ports allow you to plug in multiple switches and the flexibility of emulating everything from a single click to a return.

12 Computer and Accessories (cont.) PECS Symbols CD CD contains a collection of pictures to use on a Picture Communication Book. Pyramid Educational Products Picture This Pro johnson.com Switch Interface Pro Switch interface that requires no software and can be used with both Windows and Macintosh computers. Five ports allow you to plug in multiple switches and the flexibility of emulating everything from a single click to a return. Consequently, your students have access to the widest variety of switch accessible software available. Don Johnston Swifty or Switch Click Single Switch Mouse Crick USB Switch Box IntelliSwitch

Viewer s Guide Switch Training DVD Special Education Technology Center Central Washington University 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA

Viewer s Guide Switch Training DVD Special Education Technology Center Central Washington University 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7413 This instructional Video DVD was produced by the Special