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Dragonfly: Specials Needs and Universal Access Resource
Universal Access Educational Video Games and Software.
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Jaws for Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP - Professional Edition
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
Now use JAWS on almost any Windows machine!
JAWS® for Windows reads the information on your computer screen. As a result, you'll be able to use most popular software applications and the Internet. JAWS also outputs to refreshable Braille displays, providing unmatched Braille support of any screen reader on the market. A training tutorial is included. Features and Benefits Multi-lingual speech synthesizer, "Eloquence for JAWS," supports American English, British English, Castilian Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, French Canadian, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese and Finnish. Interactive talking installation so it's easy to get started without sighted assistance. Supports all standard Windows applications without the need to do special configuring, including Microsoft Office XP. Supports Internet Explorer and allows you to hear a list of links and frames on the page. JAWS forms mode allows you to read tables, graphic labels and more. Includes a special scripting language which allows you to customize JAWS to work with nonstandard Windows applications and proprietary software. New tools for easier customization without scripts. Outpus to most refreshable braille displays in computer or grade 2 braille. Basic Training Tutorial has over seven hours of audiocassette instruction. Compatible with Windows NT/2000 & XP Pro. This version also works with Windows 95/98/Me & XP Home
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Typical Access Profile
Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute |
Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision |
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor |
Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor |
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over |
Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language |
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Sound Puzzle Box Ideal For Children With Down Syndrome and Other Special Needs
Shape sorters present a special challenge for a cognitively young child or a blind child. Here are some time-tested techniques for teaching shape fitting and matching.
Start playing by dumping the pieces out of the Sound Puzzle Box. Place the pieces in upside down so that they 'squeak' on the way out. Beginning with dumping builds the initial recognition of the objects 'belonging' inside the box, initial grasping skills, and cause and effect .
Next, cover all holes but the circle. Show the child how to put the circle piece in to the circle hole. When the circle is mastered, use the other shapes. Next offer two holes and shapes, then three.
This technique lets children choose from a manageable number of possibilities.
This toy does not require sight, and the pieces are a good size for most children.