Educational Aids
The purpose of this Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative kit is to provide ideas and materials that can be used to assess the impact of color, visual symbols and other assistive technologies for students with autism spectrum disorders.
Value: $225
The InFocus LP340B Digital Projector offers high quality projection at 1300 lumens with a maximum resolution of 1024x768. With such projection capabiolites and a total weight of less than 7lbs, the LP340B is perfect for all of your portable projection needs.
Value: $3,300
The Olympus VN-180 digital voice recorder can be taken anywhere, weighing only 2.3 ounces, and records up to 180 minutes with built-in flash memory. Voice-activated recording mode automatically starts recording when the microphone senses sound. The LCD also displays recording time, voice activation mode, date and time, play mode, and battery status.
Value: $120
Multi-function timer beeps or silently vibrates to discreetly signal a set time. Ideal to cue repetitive tasks or multiple personal reminders. Set up to 12 different alarms per day. Adjustable vibration intensity and beep volume, number of beeps, illuminated display and auto button lock to prevent timer cancellations.
Value: $50
The Amazon Kindle weighs just over 10 ounces and holds over 1500 books. With the new text-to-speech feature, Kindle can read every newspaper, magazine, blog and book out loud to you, unless the book is disabled by the rights holder.
Manufacturer: Amazon
Value: $299
The Speaking Language Master 400 by Franklin is a fantastic reference tool for any student or consumer. It comes with over 120,000 words, 300,000 definitions, and over 500,000 synonyms. Adding to its appeal are an easy to read display screen, and large format keypad.
Value: $125
The LiveScribe Pulse Smartpen is a tool that makes taking notes easier. It creates an audio recording that is synced to what you’ve written. By clicking on a line in your notes, you can replay the audio of what was being said as you wrote that line.
Manufacturer: Livescribe
Value: $149
Offering the organizational benefits of a palm pilot, the Palm™ III handheld sports a much sleeker appearance than the earlier Pilot™ series and PalmPilot™ series of handhelds. It has a slimmer profile, smooth corners, and a more rugged construction than the earlier design.The Palm III™ also comes with a detachable flip cover to protect the screen when not in use, and can even be used as a glare shield when using your handheld in bright lighting conditions.
Value: $150
Gain instant access to thousands of words and phrases in both languages that will help you wherever you go. From getting around town to dining in restaurants to handling an emergency, the comprehensive database will help you communicate effectively whether you're in your hometown or in another country.
Value: $60
Time Pad functions as a reminder or task prompt, playing up to five messages activated by a timer, or it can be used as a voice output communication aid when one of the five messages is activated by the press of the corresponding button.
Value: $20
