Access
(General & Computer)
SWITCH/COMPUTER ACCESS:
Freeware:
Academic
Software, Inc. (Windows)
This
site currently has five switch downloads. Three of
the downloads were created to interface with
different software programs like Arthur's Teacher Troubles,
Maps N' Facts, The Sentence Master. The fourth download
works with the Solitaire game already loaded on your
computer, and the fifth download is a very simple,
one hit switch activity with music, motion and a little
mouse in a wheelchair.
Priory
Woods (Mac & Windows)
This site is a MUST VISIT! A group of very creative teachers
and students have assembled a fantastic variety of simple
switch activities, appropriate for a wide range of students.
This link directs you to the main download page. Have
Fun! (You may be prompted to download a flash player
in order to access the activities. Just follow the onscreen
directions, it is easy and painless.)
RJ
Cooper (Mac & Windows)
Two
simple, arcade type single switch games. One game is
geared to boys and the other game is geared for girls!
SENSwitcher (Mac & Windows)
Free online scanning software that
assists the teacher/therapist in assessing the user’s
scanning abilities and also provides multi-level activities
to help the user improve skill with a switch.
Switch
in Time (Macintosh)
Do you
need age appropriate, motivating switch activities
for your older students? This is the place for you!
10 switch games ready to be downloaded. Let the fun
begin!
Shareware:
Baby
Keys (Windows)
Simple
keyboard commands will activate fun and interesting
effects on-screen to hold the attention and interest
of a very young child. The software can be purchased
online for $5.95.
MaxiMice (Macintosh)
MaxiMice
takes the clicks out of scrolling views and dragging
windows. Move the mouse pointer near the edge of a
view and it scrolls. Move it closer to the edge and
the scrolling speeds up. Or, just hold down a modifier
key to move or scroll the window under the cursor.
($10.00)
Mousedit (Windows)
On-screen keyboard with limited word prediction capabilities.
($10.00)
Software:
Super
Switch Ensemble (Macintosh)
Super
Switch Ensemble enables your students to actively participate
in exciting musical activities using your existing
adaptive computer equipment and the powerful music
synthesizer built into your Macintosh computer. With
over 100 songs and activities, your students will sound
great the first time they use the program. And best
of all, no musical expertise is required! Free demo
download to try before you buy!
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