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  1. APH PRESENTS THE TALKING APPLE (MODEL D-03420-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- APH Presents the Talking Apple Computer, model D-03420-00, is a beginning software package designed to introduce speech synthesized computers for individuals who are visually disabled. The program options demonstrate some of the sights and sounds experienced while using the Apple II computer with speech output, including choosing from menus, quitting programs and changing speech settings. The kit includes the software p...[More Information]

  2. APPLE DEMO DISK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 1/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Apple Demo Disk is a program that demonstrates various alternate modes of computer operation used by disabled people. Input methods demonstrated include direct selection using the keyboard, and scanning using one switch, two switches, and the keyboard. Output modes demonstrated include printed text, synthesized speech, sound, and graphics (large print, Bliss symbols, etc.). The same programs designed for demonstrating the...[More Information]

  3. APPLE II DOS 3.3 MANUAL --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---The Apple II DOS 3.3 Manual is a computer instruciton program presented as ASCII text files on five disks. The DOS 3.3 Manual is designed for individuals with physical or visual disabilities who are unable to use a standard printed manual. If the computer cannot display lower case (e.g., Apple II+), a simple program must be written to convert the lower case letters of this DOS manual to upper case. Self-contained documen...[More Information]

  4. APPLEWORKS MANUAL: SPECIAL EDITIONS (MODEL D-04100-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Apple Works Manual: Special Editions, model D-01400-00, is a voice output computer instruction program designed to provide detailed information on how to use AppleWorks for individuals who are visually impaired. The kit includes: a cassette tape version of the AppleWorks Tutorial; a 3.5 inch disk version of the AppleWorks Reference Manual; and Braille and large type instruction sheets. COMPATIBILITY: Apple. SYSTEM R...[More Information]

  5. COMMAND / ASSIST ON-LINE DOS DOCUMENTATION --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Computer instruction program. Online DOS manual summarizes and illustrates commands for DOS 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0. With the aid of PC Voice or PC Lens, the command description is spoken or displayed in large print. Typing the command name and HELP retrieves a description and examples....[More Information]

  6. COMPUTER LITERACY SERIES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 6/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Computer Literacy Series is a computer instruction program designed to teach typing, keyboarding, and the fundamentals of the computer for individuals with a cognitive or learning disability. This software series consists of four individual programs that teach basic keyboarding and typing skills. They provide drill and practice along with several typewriter games. The Right Type Writer Tutor guides the beginning typi...[More Information]

  7. COTTON'S FIRST FILES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 02/2010) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Cotton's First Files is a database management program designed to introduce database concepts and to help create personal study tools and original databases for children with learning disabilities and for early childhood development programs for pre-school through the third grade. Featuring a challenge upgrade, the program consists of a 200 animal graphic library, on-screen instructions, an optional talking mode and a p...[More Information]

  8. DOS TAPE, THIRD EDITION & PC DOS TAPE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The DOS Tape, Third Edition and the PC DOS Tape are audio cassette computer training tutorials designed to teach blind and low vision users how to operate DOS for IBM PC and compatible computers. These tapes help users learn the essential file handling commands of the Disk Operating System. Users will learn to format disks; read the contents of disks and hard drives; copy, rename and delete files; and use the editor to ...[More Information]

  9. DOS-HELPER. --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 02/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- DOS Helper is an on-line help program for MS-DOS Versions 2.0 through 3. 3 The program is menu-driven, and can be run either independently or as a memory-resident program. A feature is included permitting the user to create up to six help screens for other application programs. DOS Helper requires at least 128K of memory and one disk drive. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM PS/2, IBM PC and compatible computers....[More Information]

  10. ECHO/CRICKET TRAINING DISK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 02/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Echo/Cricket Disk Tutorial is a voice output training program which explains the speech controls, screen review options, and other features of the Echo II, Echo+, and Cricket synthesizers. An Echo II, Echo +, or Cricket speech synthesizer is required if speech output is desired. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple II computers....[More Information]

  11. FLIPTRACK LEARNING TAPE TUTORIALS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The FlipTrack Learning Tapes are a series of audio "how to" courses for the computer user. These tutorials cover everything from "How to Use an IBM-PC" to "Using MS-DOS" to a wide variety of instruction in popular word processing and software packages. Although these tapes were not developed specifically for disabled persons, they are helpful for persons who have difficulties reading or handling printed materials. Most c...[More Information]

  12. KEYBOARDER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keyboarder is a program designed to teach the position of letter and number keys on the computer's keyboard. Sound and large-size characters are used. An image of the keyboard appears on the screen, and the user is prompted to select a certain letter. Incorrect responses elicit a cue showing the location of the correct response. Contact manufacturer for details regarding description of the type of prompts, and types of ...[More Information]

  13. KEYBOARDING FOR THE DYSLEXIC --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keyboarding For The Dyslexic is a visually cued keyboarding program designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with dyslexia and other perceptual disabilities. Each lesson incorporates the "split screen" approach. The upper screen sequentially monitors the user's performance on the lower screen thereby providing immediate reinforcement and eliminating frustration. After mastery of the first 10 lessons, the basic elements of word p...[More Information]

  14. KEYBOARDING FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keyboarding for the Physically Handicapped is a touch-typing tutorial program for people with disabilities. The program provides the user with many options for combinations of fingers on either or both hands to be used during typing. Each option contains a chart showing which fingers to use for the home-row keys and which to use to reach other keys. Separate speed tests and drill materials help the user to build keyboard ...[More Information]

  15. KEYBOARDING FOR THE VISUALLY LIMITED --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keyboarding for the Visually Limited is a program that instructs visually impaired individuals in the use of a keyboard. The Program uses large print readout, and also instructs the user in the basics of word processing. Keyboarding for the Visually Limited can provide full printout. After mastery of the first 10 lessons, the basic elements of word processing are introduced. The user is able to type, save, recall, and print. COMPATIBILITY...[More Information]

  16. KEYBOARDING PROGRAM WITH VOICE OUTPUT --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keyboarding Program with Voice Output is a program that uses synthesized voice to teach the position of keys on the computer keyboard. In the first phase the student can press any key and the computer will speak the letter for that key. In the second phase, the program prompts the student to type a particular letter. The program prompts in either alphabetic or random order. In issuing instructions, the program addresses...[More Information]

  17. KEYBOARDING WITH ONE HAND --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keyboarding with One Hand is a program that instructs and drills an individual with use of only one hand in efficient keyboarding. The program allows full printout. After mastery of the first ten lessons, the basic elements of word processing are introduced. The user is able to type, save, recall, and print with this program. Keyboarding with One Hand consists of two disks, one containing instruction material, another con...[More Information]

  18. KEYS TO SUCCESS: COMPUTER KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR BLIND CHILDREN --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keys to Success: Computer Keyboard Skills for Blind Children is a voice output program to help blind and partially sighted children learn the computer keyboard layout. Program includes keyboard tutorial, keyboard practice, timed keyboard practice, and a timed game for two players. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple II computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: An Echo II for voice output capabilities....[More Information]

  19. LEARN-PC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Learn-PC is a personal computer training system. It uses a combination of printed manuals, videotapes, and practice software to instruct users in various computer programs. The training videos include closed captioning. Learn-PC programs are available for basic computer literacy, DOS, dBASE III and IV, Lotus 1-2-3, and WordPerfect. COMPATABILITY: For use on IBM PC computers....[More Information]

  20. LETTER FIND --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Letter Find is a computer instruction program designed to train young children with visual impairments on the position of keys on the keyboard. The teacher can define a range of letters or numbers for the children to find and place, and decide whether the program should proceed through that range of letters in alphabetical or random order. Correct answers receive a verbal prompt by the computer, which collects data on the...[More Information]

  21. LETTERTALK+ (MODEL D-54000-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- LetterTalk+, model D-54000-00, is a voice output computer instruction program designed to introduce the Apple II keyboard, word processing, audio computer games and speech output for individuals with visual disabilities. Documentation is provided on disk as well as in large type and recorded formates. In addition to documentation, a brailled model of the Apple IIe keyboard and a brailled keyboard overlay for the Apple I...[More Information]

  22. TALK-TO-ME TUTORIAL CASSETTES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talk-to-Me Tutorial Cassettes are a series of instructional audio cassettes to help beginning and intermediate computer users learn to use popular software programs. The taped courses were designed by a blind computer programmer for visually impaired users, but are suitable for anyone interested in learning the programs. The series currently includes tutorials on MS-DOS ($69), Word Perfect ($75), dBASE ($129.95), and Lo...[More Information]

  23. TALKING UTILITIES FOR DOS 3.3 (MODEL D-89510-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talking Utilities for DOS 3.3, model D-89510-00, is a voice output utility program designed to provide utilities for copying and deleting, cataloging, locking files, and more for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a talking version of the Apple DOS 3.3 System Master that ties programs together with an easy-to-use menu. The package includes two programs: one allows any text file on a DOS 3.3 disk to be s...[More Information]

  24. TALKING UTILITIES FOR PRODOS (MODEL C-89510-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talking Utilities for ProDOS is a voice output computer instruction program designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is an adapted version of Apple Computer, Inc.'s "ProDOS User's Disk," a guide to the ProDOS operating system. The 5.25 inch disk contains programs which make it easier to manipulate the information contained in disk files. It includes Textalker (see separate entry) text to speech soft...[More Information]

  25. TEXT TIGER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 02/2010) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Text Tiger is a computer instruction program offering an introduction to basic word processing skills for children and adults with learning disabilities. Students learn simple keyboard skills and functions like manipulating the cursor and how to insert, delete, move and copy text. Features such as print, save, load, remove, centering and indenting are also stressed. A challenge upgrade includes a user's guide, various s...[More Information]

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