Computers and Related Items

The BIGtrack has a 3 inch trackball which makes it the largest trackball available.The BIGtrack is a valuable tool for users who lack fine motor skills which a regular mouse requires. For example, if you have arthritis an ordinary mouse can be difficult to hold and keep the cursor in position whilst you click. The BIGtrack allows you to settle the cursor in position and then click easily without moving the cursor inadvertently. It has a left and a right mouse click button located behind the trackball to avoid unwanted mouse clicks. The BIGtrack also allows for 2nd Mouse Connection both the BIGtrack and a second mouse can be connected allowing simultaneous participation. For even more access the BIGtrack is available in a switch adapted version. The switch adapted BIGtrack comes with two standard 1/8″ plugs for two switches. Its left and right mouse clicks have been adapted so that you can use a switch for activation.

Manufacturer: Infogrip, Inc.

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

For adults or children with advanced keyboard needs, who require large keys in order to locate and operate a keyboard. The QWERTY key layout accommodates those who are accustomed to the key order on a standard QWERTY keyboard.

Manufacturer: Big Keys

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

This mount is strong and easy to use and adjusts to any position! Includes: Super-Clamp, which allows them to clamp to wheelchairs, bedrails, desks, tables, just about anything! Tablet Holder specifically for iPad without case. Infinitely positionable, yet firm and stable when locked in place. The Arms terminate in the ‘Tipper’, which mates with the ‘Quick Connect’ on the rear of the Holder.

Manufacturer: RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc.

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

iPod touch (fourth generation) is an accessible portable media player that plays audio and video content. The large multi-touch screen is made accessible to people who are blind or vision impaired by VoiceOver, a gesture-based screen reader that enables you to control iPod touch with simple gestures and describes the item that is under your finger. It also has a white on black option for higher contrast and adjustable brightness. There is a mono audio option for people who are hearing impaired, and support for captioned video. It has two cameras — a front-mounted camera designed to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple’s provided “FaceTime” software. By running various applications, the iPod assitive touch becomes a tool with virtually limitless solution!

Manufacturer: Apple Computer, Inc.

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

The iPod touch is set up and synchronised using iTunes (which is accessible with VoiceOver on the Mac, JAWS version 10 and Window Eyes version 7, plus earlier versions of JAWS with j-Tunes). The user can choose between Voiceover (screen reader) and Zoom (magnifier), although both can’t be run at once due to them using different gestures. Both applications change the traditional gesture system used on the iPod to make it usable by people with vision impairment. By running various applications, the iPod assitive touch becomes a tool with virtually limitless solution!

Manufacturer: Apple Computer, Inc.

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: Yes

VOICEYE is a voice output bar code reading program and video magnification program designed for use by people who are blind or have low vision and individuals with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. This application (or “app”) allows a person to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad or any Android device to read data from VOICEYE bar codes and to magnify text and other printed content. VOICEYE bar codes contain up to two pages of text, and when the user reads the bar code with the device’s camera, the device will display the document’s text and read the text of the document aloud using Apple Voiceover (see separate entry) or the Android text-to-speech feature. A data or internet connection to decode a VOICEYE code as the code itself stores the data. VOICEYE bar codes are created using the VOICEYE Maker for MS-Word or VOICEYE Maker for Adobe InDesign (see separate entries). VOICEYE labels can also be purchased and placed on documents or items. The first time that the user reads the label, he or she can record a short message describing the item to be identified. The message will be played when the label is subsequently read. To use the magnifier feature of the VOICEYE app, the user points the device’s camera at the content to be viewed, and the app will display the text or graphics. It offers six zoom levels and five high contrast viewing modes.

Manufacturer: VOICEYE, Inc.

Demonstration: Yes

Loan: No