Writing
Talking Typing Teacher
Talking Typing Teacher is a typing instruction program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Typing lessons, practice drills, and typing speed tests are displayed on screen while being read out loud. Computer system requirements: Windows 98SE, 2000, XP. Informational website: http://www.marvelsoft.com
Talking Toolbox
Talking Toolbox is a voice output utility program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It includes a talking word processor, address manager, phone dialer, calculator, and an alarm clock. All utilities have voice output through pre-recorded human speech, plus synthetic speech for reading back user entries. Computer system requirements: Windows 98SE, 2000, XP. Informational website: http://www.marvelsoft.com
20/20 Pen
Produce bold dark writing for easier visibility. Informational website: http://www.beyondsight.com
Nitewriter
A ballpoint pen with a built-in spot light. Informational website: http://www.independentliving.com
Bold Line Writing Paper
White paper with bold black lines to help students see the guide lines more clearly and stay within them. Informational website: http://www.independentliving.com
Raised Line Writing Paper
Paper with slightly raised lines to provide tactile as well as visual feedback. Informational website: http://www.sammonspreston.com
Low Vision Notebook
Spiral notebook. 70 sheets with bold black lines on both sides. Informational website: http://www.maxiaids.com/
E-Z Writing Guide
A clipboard with an adjustable guide. Holds 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper and has an adjustable guide on the left side of the board that moves up or down with a click to the next line. The margin is adjustable. Informational website: http://www.maxiaids.com/
Easy Writer Full Page Writing Guide
Stringed frame holds standard 8 1/2 x 11 inch. Strings enable user to keep writing on line and enough give for letters dipping below the line. Each string has a large bead that can be moved to keep pace. Informational website: http://www.maxiaids.com/
Signature Guide and Magnifier
3-1/2 x 2-1/4 inch vinyl case containing signature guide and fresnel magnifier. Informational website: http://independentliving.com
Signature Guide
Credit card-sized plastic signature template. Helps people with low vision or blindness in identifying the proper location for signing a document. Informational website: http://www.annmorris.com
3M Braille Labeler
Embosses on 3/8" or 1/2" labeling tape. Head features both Braille and regular print. Informational website: http://www.abledata.com
Raised Line Drawing Kit
Facilitates writing script or drawing graphs by the use of special plastic paper. Lines that are drawn can be felt as they are raised and easily tactually traced. Informational website: http://www.shopsftb.org
Braille Embossers
Specialized printers that output documents into Braille instead of alphanumeric print. Translation software is necessary to convert documents and text into the Braille code. The Duxbury Braille Translator is a commonly used Braille translator. For additional information, visit their website at http://www.duxburysystems.com. Informational websites:
Juliet Embosser
http://www.brailler.com
Romeo Embosser
http://www.brailler.com
P.I.A.F. (Pictures in a Flash) Tactile Graphics Maker
The P.I.A.F. produces tactile graphics by using heat sensitive capsule paper. The raised images are used for communicating graphics and Braille to blind people. P.I.A.F provides quick and easy access to geography, mathematics, orientation and mobility training, all science subjects and more. Informational website: http://www.labcomputers.net
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