Visual Impairment  

  JAWS for Windows

• JAWS is a screen reader that allows blind and visually impaired individuals to read computer screen either with a text-to-speech output or with a Refreshable Braille display
  
  
• Access any image on the screen that includes text with Convenient optical character recognition (OCR)
  
  
• Shortcut functionality allowing for fast and easy screen navigation
  
  
• Works with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Firefox and other accessible platforms

Kurzweil 1000

• Scan and read software that makes printed or electronic text accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired
  
  
• Text-to-speech software that speak text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to individual preferences
  
  
• Create audio files for listening to text anywhere
  
  
• Kurzweil 1000 will search select Internet repositories such as Bookshare.org, NLS Web Braille, AccessWorld, Talking Newspaper Association of the United Kingdom, NFB Publications, and Wikipedia, and present you with your download choices

NVDA

• NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system.
  
  
• Support for popular applications including web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, and office programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
  
• Automatic announcement of text under the mouse and optional audible indication of the mouse position.
  
  
• Support for many refreshable braille displays, including input of Braille via braille displays that have a braille keyboard.
  
  
• Ability to run entirely from a USB flash drive or other portable media without the need for installation.

  GoodFeel Braille Music Translator

• Blind musicians can review a braille score with optional verbal and musical cues and independently create print scores of their musical ideas
• Users can convert print scores to braille music quickly, automatically and accurately
  
  
• Users can create print and equivalent braille transcriptions for collaboration with sighted or blind teachers or other students
  
  
• Provides a friendly user interface to permit customization of braille music output

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader

• ZoomText is a magnifier and a screen reader software that is designed for individuals with low vision.
  
  
• Help individuals with early vision loss, computer vision syndrome (CVS), and visual impairments such as macular degeneration and glaucoma.
  
  
• Allow users to choose which part of the screen they would like to be magnifie.d
  
  
• Provides three different reading options - App Reader, Doc Reader, and Speak It.
  
  
• Users can customized the settings to their preference.

SmartView Synergy

• The smartview Synergy CCTV magnifier allows users with low vision and other vision loss such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration to magnify their text when reading a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
  
  
• A 23" LCD screen enhances the viewing of text and images
  
  
• The XY table allows for smooth movement of the reading material 
  
  
• Allows for inverting of colors and color contrasting
  
  
• Provides a magnification scale from 3.7x - 75x.

DaVinci Magnifier

• The DaVinci Desktop Magnifier allows users with low vision and other vision loss such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration to magnify their text when reading a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
  
  
• Its 24" high resolution LCD screen produces maximum picture quality and details
  
  
• Selective Text-to-Speech software that allows for OCR 
  
  
• Sony® Full HD 3-in-1 camera rotates 340° and produce vibrant colors and contrast
  
  
• Provides a magnification scale from 3.7x - 77x

  Visio Desk Magnifier

• The VisioDesk is small portable magnifier the size of a notebook 
  
  
• Its 15.6" high resolution HD screen for quality picture
  
  
• Energy-saving backlight with auto focus and fixed focus options 
  
  
• Battery life is approximately 6 hours
  
  
• Provides a magnification scale from 1.7x - 35x

RUBY Handheld Magnifier

• The Ruby is handheld magnifier that is small enough to fit into a pocket or purse 
  
  
• It allows users to view text and images on it 4.3" screen with built-in LED light
  
  
• Uses rechargeable or disposable batteries with approximately 2 hours of continuous usage
  
  
• Provides a magnification scale from 2x - 14x with handle extended and 5x - 10x flat on table

  Talking Calculator  

• Standard TI-36X scientific calculators that provides verbal feedback for input and output commands
  
  
• Ideal for individuals who are blind, or have low vision conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration
  
  
• Over 127 scientific functions including 1 and 2 variable statistics, trigonometry and unit conversion
  
  
• Its learning mode feature allows individuals the ability to learn the function and location of the keys 

TI-84-Plus Talking Graph Calculator  

• The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator is an accessible scientific and graphing calculator. This is a modified TI-84 Plus, but includes an Orion unit on the top of the unit to provide accessible output of calculator functions via speech, tones, and vibration.
  
  
• Listen to the entire graph, including special sounds for negative regions and axis crossing points
  
  
• Text-to-speech software that speak text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to individual preferences
  It includes six function keys that allows users to control preferences, volume, rate, pause, silence, repeat, and more. There is also the cursor keys for screen reader control, such as previous and next line, next word, next character, and read all.
  
  
• Connect to your computer via USB cable to print or emboss graphs and other work (requires a printer or embosser and a PC). 

Victor Reader Stream

• A handheld media player for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and dyslexic.
  
  
• A tactile interface allows for easy navigating.
  
  
• Records voice and media with built-in microphone or line-in.
  
  
• Its lightweight and pocket size fit makes it ideal for carrying around.
  
  
• Plays DAISY books, MP3, MP4, EPUB, and many other media formats.

Large Print Keyboards

• Ideal keyboard for persons with low vision or any condition that requires a large print keyboard.
  
  
• Easy access to common computer features with one-touch Internet, email, and media control buttons.
  
  
• Provides gentle key bounce for easy typing 
  
  
• Fully standard number keys for fast and easy calculations
  
  
• Uses a standard USB connection 

Brailliant BI 40

• The durable, compact, light, and portable Braillian BI was ergonomically designed to easily fit in front of a laptop 
  
  
• It has a responsive braille input keyboard and command keys located on each side of the display 
  
  
• Compatible with Jaws, Window-Eyes, iOS, Mac computer, Windoes computers, NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA)
  
  
• Recharges from PC using USB port and last up to 20 hours with BluetoothCreates raised visual images on paper from anything on the computer screen

Tiger Embosser

• Allows individuals with vision impairment to print their course work in braille
  
  
• Prints braille and ink on the same page
  
  
• Formats Word and Excel documents to braille automatically
  
  
• Creates raised visual images on paper from anything on the computer screen

ViewPlus Premier

• This device is a 100 characters per second high volume production braille embosser.
  
  
• Its unique feature allows for high-quality double sided Braille.
  
  
• It continuous tractor-feed paper. 
  
  
• Braille Dot Heights:  Adjustable in 3 heights.

Perkins Brailler

• A braille typewriter that allows blind or visually impaired individuals to produce their own typed braille
  
  
• Keys that correspond to each of the six dots of the braille code, and it has a space key, a backspace key, and a line space key
  
  
• Its manual features makes it user friendly
  
  
• Very durable and can be carried in a backpack

   Picture In A Flash (PIAF) 

• PIAF is a machine that creates raised line drawings on special paper, called capsule or swell paper
  
  
• Users can draw, print or photocopy pictures onto the swell paper and pass it through the PIAF. The heat of the PIAF causes the lines to swell and then the drawing can be read by touch
  
  
• It is ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired
  
  
• PIAF can be used to access graphical information in nearly all subject areas especially Math and Science

Pen Friend - Voice Labeler

• This equipment enables low vision or blind students to record their own audio labels for a wide range of items at school, home, and work.
  
  
• The tactile buttons and design allows for easy access and seamless usage.
  
  
• It comes with a 4GB internal memory and is capable of storing 125 hours of recordings.
  
  
• It automatically shuts off after nonuse of up to 3 minutes to conserve on battery power.

Hearing Impairment

UbiDuo

• UbiDuo is most often used by deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people to communicate with each other.
  
  
• It is a neutral conduit through which two persons can easily, quickly and simultaneously communicate in real-time with each other.
  
  
• Each pair of UbiDuo connect to each other via bluetooth.
  
  
• Offers a fully functional QWERTY keyboard.

C-Print

• C-Print is a computer base speech-to-text (captioning) technology for the deaf 
  
  
• It allows typed information from captionist to display simultaneously on a second laptop for students to read during class.
  
  
• The captionist and student's C-Print computer can connect to each other via WIFI.
  
  
• Reduces the need for sign language interpreters.

Pocketalker

• Pocketalker produces clear and distinct sounds so as to enhance one-on-one and group communication  
  
  
• It allows for the amplification of sounds upto 40dB
  
  
• Portable and easy to use device and compatible with 3.5mm headphone jack
  
  
• Operates on 2 AAA batteries.

Motiva Personal Amplification and FM System

• It provides hearing assistance when background noise or distance from the sound source makes listening difficult 
  
  
• Personal FM system includes T36 transmitter, R36 receiver with sensitive environmental microphone, lapel microphone, and earbud.
  
  
• It has an ergonomic design with no-slip rubberized sides 
  
  
• It also has an operating range of up to 150 feet.

Phonak Roger Pen

• This hard of hearing device is a discreet wireless microphone that delivers superior speech-in-noise and over distance performance 
  
• Microphone settings automatically adjust to noise levels and speakers around user
  
  
• Allow students to users to understand up to 62% more in noise and over distance compared to people with no hearing loss.
  
  
• User friendly and easy to set-up for daily use.

Learning Impairment

Read and Write  

• Read&Write supports individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for a wide range of educational objectives
  
  
• A customizable toolbar provides reading, writing, studying, and research support tools within familiar applications (i.e. Word, Google Docs, IE, Chrome, Firefox, Adobe Reader)
  
  
• Text embedded within an image or Flash or locked PDFs - can be read aloud with Screenshot Reader
  
  
• Text to Speech allows for read aloud with dual highlighting
  
  
• It also allows for the reading of DAISY files
  
  
• NOTE: This software is available free to all registered students at Florida Atlantic University and can be accessed from the ReadWrite download page . To use this software, you will need to log in with your FAUNet ID. 

Otter AI

• Otter AI is a speech recognition and text to speech program available in app and web-based versions.
  
  
• This application provides students a hands-free approach to notetaking.
  
  
• Otter Ai audio records the lecture while at the same time creating a text transcript of the recording.
  
  
• Recorded lectures can be stored for later use or download.
  
  
• Students can export text to another program such as Microsoft Word for additional editing and annotation.
  
  

  ClassMate Reader

• A multi-modal based reading approach for individuals with learning disability such as dyslexia
  
  
• Tactile interface allows for easy navigating and its  LCD screen allows for easy visual read along
  
  
• Plays DAISY books, MP3, MP4, EPUB, and many other media formats
  
  
• It has a removable SD flash memory card slot that allows additional electronic materials to be saved.

Livescribe Pen

• It is a ballpoint pen with a mini embedded computer and a digital audio recorder
  
  
• When used on a special digital paper, it records what was written and synchronizes those notes with any audio it has recorded for later uploading to a computer.
  
  
• Users with Learning Disabilities and anxiety related to note-taking may benefit from using the pen
  
  
• Built-in speaker allows users the choice when and where they want to listen to their audio notes

C-Pen

• This device is a portable and pocket-sized piece of equipment that reads text out aloud with a human-like digital voice.
  
  
• It contains a high accuracy OCR that enables you to capture and save quotes and other text of interest instantly.
  
  
• Pen contains high quality electronic dictionaries.
  
  
• It also double as a USB drive with up to 3GB user space is available.

Physical Impairment

Dragon Naturally Speaking

• Dragon is a speech recognition software that allows the user to dictate their notes onto the computer.
  
  
• Help users who have limited hand mobility, Dyslexia (or a learning disability), or slower at typing.
  
  
• Offers speech output capabilities so that users can have text read aloud to them.
  
  
• Allow users to use their favorite applications to create documents, email, surf the Web, and much more.

FrogPad  

• Mouse and one-handed keyboard in one
  
  
• Easy switch finger swipe from mouse to keyboard
  
  
• Connects to the computer via USB
  
  
• Pocket size and portable
  
  
• Great for those with stroke or hand injuries

Wireless Numeric Keypad

• Targus Wireless Numeric Keypad allows students to type numbers into spreadsheets and other applications quickly and easily 
  
  
• Full-size keys are comfortable and large for increased accuracy 
  

• Works with Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft Access®, Intuit QuickBooks®, Intuit TurboTax®, and more...
  
  
• Nano USB receiver is stored inside the keyboard to prevent loss 
  

One Hand Keyboard

• Allows individuals with Amputation, Stroke, Severe RSI or Carpel Tunnel, Brachial Plexus Injuries, etc. to regain the use of the keyboard
  
  
• The keyboard shape matches natural hand movement and the key arrangement minimizes finger movement, raising speed and relieving frustration  
  
  
• Ergonomic shape ensures freedom from strain
   
• Connects to the computer via USB connector 

BigKeys Keyguard 

• It is an easy-to-use keyboards with keyguard persons with limited hand or upper extremity mobility
  
  
• It enables users to rest their hands on the keyboard without activating keys
  
  
• Allows the user to activate individual keys
   
• Durable and easy to use 

Trackpad

• Cirque Easy Cat® touchpad is a pocketsize, alternate, and accessible tool 

• To point on the computer screen, users would glide their finger over the smooth surface of the Cirque Easy Cat® Trackpad 
  
  
• To click users can tap on the pad or press on the buttons 
  
  
• It is lightweight device and small enough to fit into the pocket 

Footime Foot Mouse

• Allows feet to control mouse controls for a quicker work flow, for those with physical limitations
  
  
• Assists with carpal tunnel, or hand injuries
  
  
• Alternative mouse control method that avoids wrist stress
  
  
• Slipper-shape mouse pad for foot control

Trackball Mouse

• The ergonomic trackball mouse is design for comfort and reduces stress in the hand, wrist, and arm
  
  
• The mouse would be ideal for individuals with arthritis in the hand, fine motor difficulties, or stroke survivors 
  
  
• Its shape is tailored to the natural shape of the hand, allowing for maximum comfort
   
• The trackball allows for free and easy navigating of the on screen cursor  

TrackerPro Mouse

• Head tracker is a computer input device that takes the place of a mouse for individuals with little or no hand movement 
  
  
• The self adhesive reflective dots are placed on the forehead allowing the Tracker Pro to track the head movement of the user
  
  
• Users can use head movements to control any mouse movement and perform click functions
  
  
• No software is required, this is a plug and play device