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Adaptive Technology Resources

Assistive Technology Product Reviews

Assistive Technology Products

  • MagicCursor 2000-Alternative Clicking Solution
    MagicCursor 2000 is for people who can't, or don't want to click the mouse button. MagicCursor 2000 performs all the mouse button functions automatically through software. All you need to be able to do is point: MagicCursor automatically takes care of the rest. It is an ideal companion for the Tracker head operated mouse products. Instead of clicking the mouse button, simply dwell over the item you want to select. After a preset amount of time, MagicCursor will automatically perform the click for you. Compatible with Windows Vista,XP, and 2000. For people using a headpointer like Tracker who have difficulty using a standard mouse to supply mouse clicking functions, including individuals with Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and any other disability where the user has little or no control of their hands to use a standard mouse.
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
    Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the world’s best-selling speech recognition software, gives you everything you need to be more efficient with your PC.
  • SteadyMouse
    SteadyMouse is free software designed to assist people with hand tremors commonly associated with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders.
  • Jobs Access with Speech (JAWS) for Windows
    For Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista, this popular screen-reader can pronounce American English, Brazilian Portuguese, British English, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Finnish, French, German, and Italian.
  • WindowEyes Professional
    A widely-used screen-reader for Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista that supports speech synthesizers and over Braille displays.
  • Apple's Tiger & Leopard Operating Systems for Mac
    Includes a variety of accessibility features that allows those with vision, hearing and motor skills disabilities to more easily use their Macintosh computer.
  • iBraille
    A user friendly Braille editor for Macintosh users.
  • Google Accessible Web Search for the Visually Impaired
    Google search with audio component.
  • WebAnyWhere
    A web-based screen reader that enables blind people to access the web from any computer with a sound card.
  • BrailleConnect 12
    This 12-cell refreshable braille display can be used to write and read SMS text messages and operate your mobile phone or PDA.
  • Vocal-Eyes
    Designed to enhance career opportunities for the visually-impaired by providing fast and flexible access to the wealth of software used by business and professionals.
  • Books-To-Burn
    A text- to-speech file for making books on CD on Macintosh computers by translating text files into audio files that can then be converted to mp3's.
  • EmacSpeak Complete Audio Desktop
    A free text-based UNIX system which works with Emacs that can speak the information on visual screen displays.
  • e-Speaking Voice and Speech Recognition
    Enables you to control your computer, dictate e-mails and letters, and have your computer read documents back to you.
  • Lynx 2.8.5
    A free text-mode browser with voice-synthesizers and Braille-based technology, Lynx works on diverse platforms including MacIntosh MacLynx, Windows, DOS, UNIX, and VMS.
  • Proloquo 2.0
    With speech to iPod-ready iTunes tracks and quick voice access, Proloquo offers a multi-lingual speech and communication system for Mac OS X users who cannot speak.
  • IBM Easy Web Browsing
    Helps people with limited vision access Web content more easily.
  • Speakup for Linux Operating System
    Provides access to all console programs for Lynx, Pine, and GNU/Linux operating systems.
  • Hal Screen Reader
    For Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, and Vista, Hal includes the Dolphin Orpheus Speech System and Microsoft's MSAPI Speech Synthesizer that can pronounce words in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish, as well as Grade 1 and 2 Braille.
  • Brailliant 24
    A 24-cell refreshable Braille display that serves as a Braille terminal for PC screen readers.
  • BrailleSurf 4
    Offers English, French, and Spanish versions of its Internet browser for Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000 that displays on a Braille bar or can be spoken by a speech synthesizer.
  • Supernova
    Offers magnification, speech and Braille support to give people with visual impairments the ability to access Windows.
  • EIA Web Browser
    A specialized Web browser, suitable for touch-screen systems, with fully integrated Web awareness, assessment and training modules.
  • LightWriter
    A text-to-speech communication aid for people with speech impairments offering a dual display option, choice of keyboard layouts and languages.
  • LunarPlus Screen Magnifier
    Offers people with visual impairments the advantage of speech output.
  • The Magnifier
    Offers 2x – 10x screen magnifier amplification for Windows 3.x, 95, 98, NT, Windows 2000, and Vista that can be positioned anywhere on your computer screen.
  • ZoomText 9.1
    Level 1 provides 2x – 16x magnification, Level 2 provides synchronized magnification and screen reading. Works with Windows Vista, XP, ME, 2000, NT4, 98, 95, and DOS.
  • Kurzweil 1000
    A system for scanning books and other printed materials into a computer and then speaks it aloud through a voice synthesizer.
  • Cicero Text Reader
    This device turns a computer or scanner into a reading machine for people with a visual impairments. Documents placed on the scanner can be translated into speech or Braille.
  • OpenBook 6.0
    Allows books and text embedded in graphics to be spoken back through a voice synthesizer, including the ability to create MP3 and WAV file as well .brf and .brl Grade 2 Braille formats.
  • Telesensory Ovation
    Scans and translates text from books and other printed matter into speech.
  • i-Scan
    This document reader includes a DEC talk Voice, an OCR reader, a flat bed scanner, a computer, and a screen reader.
  • Poet Compact: Scan & Read Standalone Reader
    This compact machine includes an internal hard disk, flat bed scanner, a text recognition program, and a speech synthesizer.
  • SARA Scanning & Reading Appliance
    Scan reading materials and have them read back to you as continuous read, line-by-line, word-by-word, or letter-by-letter. Includes 29 voices in 19 language dialects and 12 major languages.
  • Click-N-Type Virtual Keyboard 3.03
    A free Windows and DOS application that displays a virtual on-screen keyboard for people who cannot type using a physical keyboard.
  • QPointer Keyboard
    Use your keyboard as a pointing device to perform computer operations without taking your hands off the keyboard.
  • Flexiboard
    Built-in optical overlay-detection, allows the keyboard to detect which overlay is placed on top of the keyboard. Overlays can be changed without commands to the computer thus allowing users to handle a large range of overlays independently.
  • KeyStrokes 4 for the Mac
    A virtual on-screen keyboard that allows you to type using a mouse, trackball, head pointer or other mouse emulator to type characters into Macintosh applications.
  • Dwell Clicker
    A free utility for people who can move a mouse but have difficulty clicking the mouse buttons.
  • Dasher
    Data entry interface driven by a mouse, stylus, or eye-tracker.
  • BigKeys
    Offer keys that are 4 times larger than a typical keyboard and works with both Windows and Macintosh computer.
  • Magic Wand Keyboard
    Windows or Macintosh keyboard with built-in mouse that allows people with disabilities easy access to the Internet, e-mail, and computer programs with a hand-held wand or mouth-stick.
  • VirtualKeyboard for Macintosh
    An on-screen keyboard that offers point-and-click typing using pointing devices such as a head pointer, mouse, trackball.
  • SmartNav
    A hands-free mouse for people with carpal tunnel, RSI and other disabilities allowing you to control your computer by simple head movements.
  • EyeGaze Communication System
    Enables people to use their eyes to operate a computer or telephone.
  • VisionKey
    Combines an eye tracker and a viewer that measure the position of the eye. Users look at a specific word, letter or character in front of their eyes and "type" by holding their gaze until a selection is confirmed by light and sound.
  • Assistive Mouse Adapter
    Filtering unintentional movements caused by hand tremor, this device allows for much smoother movement of the cursor for improved accuracy of mouse operation.
  • Boost Tracer
    Improves mouse control for people with Quadriplegia, CP, MD, MS, ALS, CTS and other disability where lack of hand control does not allow you to use a standard mouse.
  • Quadjoy Mouse
    Mouse for quadriplegics with all of the functions of a standard 5-button mouse or wheel mouse.
  • Headmaster Plus
    This head pointing device provides full mouse control of computers for persons who cannot use their hands. Compatible with Macintosh, IBM 2 or 3 button serial mouse, or IBM PS/2 mouse.
  • Smart-Nav AT Package
    A hands-free cursor control system for people with ALS, spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.
  • HeadMouse
    Wireless head-pointing device for Macintosh and Windows includes a "sip-and-puff" switch.
  • NaturalPoint Head-Tracking Mouse
    A hands-free mouse alternative that connects to your computer through a USB port allowing precise cursor control through simple head movements.
  • TrackerPro
    Computer device takes the place of a mouse for people with little or no hand movement.
  • Skipper
    This free package for Linux describes simple sensors allowing people with severely limited or involuntary movements to operate a computer.

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PD Information and Support


Prescription Assistance

  • Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
    (800) 477-2669, info@pparx.org
    This organization researches the various drug assistance programs currently available and helps find
    programs to help lower medication costs.
  • NeedyMeds.org
    www.needymeds.org
    This web-based service shares information on cost saving ideas and includes drug coupon programs,
    disease-specific assistance programs, information about discount drug cards and more.
  • TogetherRx
    (800) 444-4106, www.togetherrxAccess.com
    This pharmaceutical sponsored program offers a 40-60 percent discount on certain brand name and
    generic medications for those who do not have prescription coverage.
  • Parkinson's Disease Foundation (http://www.pdf.org/en/saving_meds)
    This organization provides some guidelines for reducing medication costs and lists pharmaceutical
    companies that currently have drug assistance programs.
  • Rx Help
    (866) 906-9497
    This organization provides drug discount cards.
  • Rx Assist
    (401) 729-3284, www.rxassist.org
    This organization has information about patient assistance program and drug discount cards.
  • Extra Help with Prescription Drugs For those on Medicare
    www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp Phone: 1-800-772-1213
  • Patient Advocate Foundation - Co-Pay Relief
    www.copays.org


Seniors

(Resources for Seniors with or without PD)


Speech and Hearing

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

Music Therapists

Voice Amplification/Hearing Aids


Vision