SoftTouch, Inc.

17117 Oak Drive Suite C
Omaha, Nebraska 68130
United States
Telephone: 877-763-8868 or 402-334-8477.
Fax: 402-334-8478.
Web: http://www.softtouch.com.
Email: info@softtouch.com.

Products manufactured by SoftTouch, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. AWAY WE RIDE

   Away We Ride is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children through pre-teens with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers six familiar songs related to transportation, including "Down by the Station," "Daisy, Daisy," and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," for learning transportation concepts through activities such as finding the correct picture, sound, associated object, or word. A cause and effect option and a choice of the number of onscreen pictures are also available. The program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. Individual Windows and Macintosh versions are also available on diskette. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. The Macintosh version on diskette requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version on diskette requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of four Intellikeys overlays is available.

2. FIVE GREEN & SPECKLED FROGS

   Five Green & Speckled Frogs is a cause and effect training program designed for use with children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. Activities begin with cause and effect and progress to directionality and simple substraction. One of the included games teaches directionality on a number line; as the learner moves the frog in the proper direction on the line, the frog earns the point, but if the frog moves in the wrong direction, a fly earns the point. The other game teaches simple subtraction by having the child move the frog on the number line to answer a simple problem. When the answer is incorrect, the frog jumps down the line to cue the student. This program may be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. OPTIONS: A set of seven Intellikeys overlays is available.

3. FIVE LITTLE DUCKS

   Five Little Ducks is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The program uses the song of the same name to introduce early number concepts and to encourage discussion of feelings. The program can be accessed via a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). A non-interactive activity book is included. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers

4. MAKE IT GO

   Make It Go is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The program uses songs such as "Three Little Kittens," "B-I-N-G-O," and others to teach cause and effect, object permanence, tracking, and attention skills. The variety of songs and graphics keep interest high. The program can be accessed via a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers

5. MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED

   Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is a vocabulary tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive or vision disabilities. Large graphics help learners focus on the the action and a variety of concepts are introduced through enjoyable activities: Cause and effect is introduced in Let's Play and visual discrimination is emphasized in Find the Number Set and Find the Color. Other activities teach six colors, numbers, and number words. This program may be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. The Macintosh and windows versions are also available on separate diskettes. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. The Macintosh version on diskette requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version on diskette requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of seven Intellikeys overlays is available.

6. MY OWN BOOKSHELF

   My Own Bookshelf is a reading tutorial program designed for use by students with learning disabilities. This software enables the user to create personalized and engaging books with added media such as text, images, and Quicktime and AVI movies. Sound options include importing, recording, and Text-to-Speech (TTS). Books are placed on electronic bookshelves for students to read. Books can be catergorized by author, student, subject, etc. Each bookshelf holds up to nine books. Access options and preferences can be customized for each student, including preferred settings for mouse, touch screen, single switch, double switch, and Intellikeys (see entry). The program records each reading session, letting the teacher know how many books the student has read and which books they choose to read the most. Text can be printed or exported/imported.

7. MY OWN PAINT PROGRAM

   My Own Paint Program is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children through adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This program offers three painting activities: In the first, when the student activates the switch, the paint brush chooses a color and paints a vehicle. A musical reinforcer sounds when the picture is completed. The second activity enables the student to select the color(s) to paint the vehicle parts any color desired. The third activity enables the user to select the color on the blue print to complete the picture. The program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version on diskette requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7.

8. OLD MACDONALD'S FARM DELUXE

   Old MacDonald's Farm Deluxe is a language tutorial program designed for use with young children communication, cognitive, upper extrmity, and vision disabilities, as well as developmental delays. This program offers a variety of activities including the song with real pictures or cartoons, animal sounds, dot-to-dot, matching animals to line drawings, matching mothers to babies, matching animals to words, and two printable onscreen books. This program utilizes switch operation, inverse switch operation, two switch activation, and automatic scanning. The program may be accessed by a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: An upgrade version of the program is available for users of the previous version of this program. Proof of purchase or return of disks is required.

9. OLD MACDONALD'S FARM OVERLAYS

   Teach Me to Talk Overlays are language tutorial program overlays designed for use with Intellikeys (see separate entry). The hybrid CD-ROM includes all 45 overlayss necessary to use the Old MacDonald's Farm Deluxe (see separate entry) program with Intellikeys. Also included are key codes and graphics for designing custom overlays. The overlays can also be adapted for games and other activities. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM includes versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Both versions require Overlay Maker by Intellitools (not included; see separate entry) and a color printer. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of seven preprinted overlays is also available, as is an older version of the Old Mac Donald's Farm and corresponding overlays for use with slower computers without CD-ROM drives.

10. PRINT, PLAY, AND LEARN: OLD MACDONALD'S FARM

    Print, Play, and Learn: Old MacDonald's Farm is a language tutorial program designed for use with children with cognitive, developmental, or multiple disabilities. This program includes 25 off-computer activities with 250 printable sheets relating to Old MacDonald's Farm, including board games, dot-to-dot, word puzzles, make a scene, flash cards, sentence strips, Concentration, and more. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM includes versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Both versions require Overlay Maker by Intellitools (not included; see separate entry) and a color printer. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

11. SOFTTOUCH FAVORITES

    SoftTouch Favorites is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children through teens with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers verses and animation from a variety of age-appropriate favorite songs for those needing reinforcement for cognitive skills or for those learning to use a switch. A press and hold feature requires students to press and hold a switch for a song to play. If the switch is released, the song will pause until the switch is pressed again. The program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of four preprinted overlays for use with Intellikeys is available.

12. SONGS I SING AT PRESCHOOL

    Songs I Sing at Preschool is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. This CD-ROM program offers the first verse and corresponding animation of such familiar preschool songs as "Old MacDonald's Farm, " "Five Green and Speckled Frogs,"I'm Bringing Home a Baby Bumble Bee," "B-I-N-G-O," "Five Little Ducks," "Three Little Kittens," and more. The program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of seven preprinted overlays for use with Intellikeys is available.

13. SWITCH BASICS BY SOFTTOUCH

    Switch Basics by SoftTouch is a control switch training program designed for use by children and adults with severe or multiple disabilities. The program may be accessed by a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry), and offers nine different programs for a variety of switch operations, including cause and effect, automatic scanning, step scanning, and row and column scanning. With activities for one or two programs, a variety of learning options are available and include watching clouds roll away to reveal African animals, visiting the beauty salon or barber shop, doing two to sixteen piece puzzles, adding swimming fish to a huge aquarium, making tigers run a course, nudging characters to step forward for surprising results, activating talking fish, becoming a barber or beautician, and more. The program offers a choice of music, graphics and photos for all ages, a choice of the number of switch hits to achieve a result, a choice of one or two players, and a choice of auditory or quiet scans/prompts. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 95/98, 32 megabytes (MB) RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

14. TEACH ME TO TALK

    Teach Me to Talk is a language tutorial program designed for use with children and adults with communication disabilities. This program offers three sections; part one offers pictures of 148 nouns, including animals, foods, transportation, household objects, and simple beginning sounds. Features that can be turned on or off on the fly include pictures morphing to the Mayer-Johnson symbol, a musical interlude before a word is spoken to engage attention, choice of having the word spoken in English or Spanish, movement with or without music prior to the word being spoken, text of the word displayed, male or female voice, excited voice option, automatic scanning, and step scanning. Section two offers 100 puzzles with 2, 3, 8, or 16 pieces that can be put together using cause and effect (pressing a switch causes the piec to be put into place), magna mouse (using the mouse or touch screen, the piece is dragged into place), or scanning (scanning the puzzle and selecting where the piece should go). Section three offers rhyming books with short rhymes corresponding to 100 pictures. The program may be accessed by a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are availabe for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A separate Talk Companion Activities ##1 CD-ROM for both Windows and Macintosh is available.

15. TEACH ME TO TALK OVERLAYS

    Teach Me to Talk Overlays are language tutorial program overlays designed for use with Intellikeys (see separate entry). The hybrid CD-ROM includes all 48 overlayss necessary to use the Teach Me to Talk (see separate entry) program with Intellikeys. The overlays can also be adapted for games and other activities. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM includes versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Both versions require Overlay Maker by Intellitools (not included; see separate entry) and a color printer. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

16. TEEN TUNES PLUS

    Teen Tunes Plus is a cognitive skills tutorial and a control switch training program designed for use by pre-teens and teens with severe cognitive or physical disabilities and adults learning to use a switch. This program combines a variety of musical interludes with large, interesting graphics, beautiful pictures, and surprising animations. It enciourages intentional use of the switch, improvies visual or auditory attention, enables choice making, and gives the student control over the environment. Incorporated are a variety of ways to use a switch: simple scanning with two through nine choices, auditory or quiet scanning, inverse switch, and press and hold. The scan rate can be changed on the fly. The program can also be accessed using a mouse, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: A hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. Individual versions are available for Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers on diskette. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. The Macintosh version on diskette requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version on diskette requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of seven Intellikeys overlays is available.

17. THE BEST OF KIDTECH

    The Best of KidTech is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The program uses one verse of each of six songs songs, including "Five Green and Speckled Frogs" and "I'm Bringing home a Baby Bumblebee," to teach cause and effect, object permanence, tracking, and attention skills. The variety of songs and graphics keep interest high. The program can be accessed via a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers

18. THE RODEO

    The Rodeo is a math and cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use with children, teens, or adults with cognitive, upper extremity, or vision disabilities. This program uses a trip to the rodeo with age-appropriate graphics, songs, and animation to teach cause and effect, matching, and early number concepts. A "Let's Choose My Song" feature is designed specifically for users with vision disabilities. The program may be accessed using a mouse, a touch screen, a single switch, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: A hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. Individual versions are available for Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers on diskette. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. The Macintosh version on diskette requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version on diskette requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of four Intellikeys overlays is available.

19. TURTLE TEASERS

    Turtle Teasers is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed for use with children and teens with cognitive and upper extremityl disabilities. The program provides three animated games with flexible levels of difficulty. Included are The Shell Game in which players identify which turtle has stolen the tomato, The Pond in which players observe and locate the hidden tomato, and The Tomato Dump in which players work to dump the tomatoes as fast as they can.This program can be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LCIII or better, System 7 or higher, 8 megabytes (MB) RAM, and a 13-inch or larger color monitor. The Windows version requires Windows95/98 or Windows 3.1, 8 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, and a Sound Blaster compatible sound card and speakers. OPTIONS: A set of Intellikeys overlays is available.

Products distributed by SoftTouch, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. BIG BUDDY BUTTON (MODELS 56500, 56520, 56540, 56200, 56100, & 56600)

   Big Buddy Buttons are touch switches designed to enable individuals with severe physical, motor control, or upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury to control switch-adapted devices. Devices connected to the switches can be activated by pressing anywhere on the large top surface. Activation can be accomplished by exerting 5.3 ounces of force on the switch edges or 10.7 ounces of force at the center. A non-slip rubber base is included with each button. COLOR: Raving red (model 56100), yellow (model 56500), hands on yellow with black handprint (model 56540), granny green (model 56200), Pacific blue (model 56600), and Happy-Go-Lucky yellow with a smiling face (model 56520).

2. BUDDY BUTTON SWITCHES

   Buddy Buttons are touch switches designed designed to provide computer accessibility or to activate toys and appliances for children who have physical and/or visual disabilities. These single switches are activated by pressing anywhere on the top surface: the force to activate around the edges, 3.5 ounces, almost half the force required in the center, 7.5 ounces. Two threaded inserts on the bottom of the switch to allow for secure mounting on the TASH Mighty Mount (see separate entry) or other mounts. These switches also provide tactile and auditory feedback and can be plugged into any switch interface and used with any switch adaptable program. COLORS: Red, green, purple, black, pink, yellow and blue. They are also available with various designs such as plaid, polka dots, bullseyes, and happy face.

3. CIRCLETIME TALES DELUXE

   Circletime Tales Deluxe is a language tutorial program on CD-ROM with accompanying learning materials designed to promote social interaction during group activities through three nursery rhymes for pre-school children. This animated computer program features pictures and text at the bottom of the screen. The text can be optionally highlighted word-by-word or phrase-by-phrase. The nursery rhymes include Eensy Weensy Spider, Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Five Little Ducks. English- and Spanish-speaking versions are available. This program is ideal for individuals with a physical disability because it is touch screen accessible. COMPATIBILITY: Macintosh LC II or higher with System 7 and works with Macintosh Switch Interface and switch, TouchWindow, Ke:nx and desired device. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 256 bit color monitor; a CD-ROM drive with 300 speed and 4 megabytes of RAM on the hard drive. OPTIONS: This program is also available on 1.4MB floppy disk for $59.00 (English language version only, see separate entry for Circletime Tales).

4. CLICKIT! FOR MACINTOSH & CLICKIT! FOR WINDOWS

   ClickIt! is a mouse emulator program designed to provide access to Macintosh or Windows programs with IntelliKeys (see separate entry), switches, or the regular keyboard for individuals with physical, cognitive or visual disabilities. The program provides instant mouse-less access to menus, dialog boxes and scroll bars. It also allows custom overlays or switches to click on Hot Spots on the screen. Other features include automatically sending an overlay when launching a new program or when the screen changes; automatically loading a new set of hot spots when the screen changes using the same overlay throughout the entire program (ScreenWatch Technology); scanning or cycling through hot spots on the screen; and pointing and clicking without a mouse. The Windows version also allows Hot Spots to be selected, copied, pasted, and moved as a group; enables magnification of Hot Spots during scanning for people with visual disabilities; permits the setting of the scanning order; attaches overlays to sets (Overlay Maker Required; see separate entry); and enables identification and moving of the Watch Spot. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh SE or higher computers (except Mac Plus) or on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires system 6.0.7 or higher; 1 megabyte (MB) RAM and 2 MB hard drive space.The Windows version requires a 486 or better processor, Windows95, VGA monitor (SVGA recommended), 8 MB RAM, and a Windows-compatible sound card.

5. CREATURE ANTICS

   Creature Antics is a cause and effect training program program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. This program is designed to increase auditory and visual attention; train cause and effect and turn taking; develop intentionality; and offer recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated routines with accompanying sounds. Additional activations cause the routine to continue. Natural sounding speech is used throughout the program. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The IBM and compatible version requires a Pentium 133 MegaHertz (MHz) or higher processor; hard drive with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or later; 16 megabytes (MB) RAM; Windows compatible sound card; and a 4x speed CD-ROM drive. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or PowerPC; System 7.5 or later; 8MB application RAM; and a 4x speed CD-ROM.

6. CREATURE CARTOONS

   Creature Cartoons is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make the cartoon's story line continue. This program is also useful for individuals with mobility disabilities who need practice using a single switch. The program can be set to run with command prompts, such as "Show me more" or situational prompts which are natural pauses in the cartoon. As a reward, cartoons can be run without prompts so that no switch activation is required. COMPATIBILITY: For use with Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The IBM and compatible version requires a Pentium 133 megaHertz (MHz) or faster processor; a hard drive with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or later; 16 megabytes (MB) RAM; Windows compatible sound card; 4x speed CD drive. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or PowerPC; System 7.5 or later; 8 MB application RAM; and a 4x speed CD-ROM.

7. CREATURE CHORUS STERLING EDITION

   Creature Chorus Sterling Edition is single switch program designed to introduce the concepts of cause and effect, turn taking, visual tracking, discrete pointing, and use of a single switch for individuals with developmental, physical, or visual disabilities. The program offers nine games for use with a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar. Eight animated characters introduce the concepts of cause and effect, switch use, visual tracking, discrete pointing, and turn taking. Games range from very basic to challenging. An example of the single switch games is "Songfest," where creatures appear one at a time when a switch or the touch screen is activated. Once all the creatures are present, each switch activation causes them to perform a dance that continues until the next switch activation. A new arrangement is then created and repeated. Another game, "Shrinker," uses an animated creature and a series of shrinking balls to train pointing to a discrete area on the screen. The program also includes the Sterling Administration System, a powerful set of tools that eases student management, simplifies data analysis, and offers powerful new report-writing options. COMPATIBILITY: For use with Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Windows version requires a 300 megaHertz (MHz) processor or higher; hard drive with Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or later; 64 megabytes (MB) RAM; 40 MB available disk space; a Windows-compatible sound card; and 8x speed CD-ROM drive. The Macintosh version requires a PowerPC with a 300 MHz or higher processor; Mac OS 8.1 or later, including OS X; 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM for OS X); 40 MB available disk space; 8x speed CD-ROM.

8. CREATURE FEATURES

   Creature Features is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated routines with accompanying sounds. Additional activations cause the routine to continue. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The IBM and compatible version requires a Pentium 133 megaHertz (MHz) or faster processor; hard drive with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or later; 16 megabytes (MB) RAM; a Windows-compatible sound card; and a 4x speed CD drive. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or PowerPC; System 7.5 or later; 8 MB application RAM; and a 4x speed CD-ROM.

9. CREATURE MAGIC

   Creature Magic is a single switch program designed to introduce early language and cognitive concepts, cause and effect, turn-taking and use of a single switch for individuals with developmental, physical or visual disabilities or autism. This program is designed to introduce early language concepts, provide exposure to word combinations, reinforce critical cognitive concepts and offer recreational enjoyment. There are four games which show the concept of non-existence where things disappear and reappear; demonstrate the difference between one and more than one object; introduce prepositions; and show the importance of word order in simple sentences. COMPATIBILITY: For use with Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The IBM and compatible version requires a Pentium 133 megaHertz (MHz) or faster processor; hard drive with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or later; 16 megabytes (MB) RAM; a Windows compatible sound card; and a 4x speed CD drive. The Macintosh version requires a 68040 pocessor or PowerPC; System 7.5 or later; 8 MB application RAM; and a 4x speed CD-ROM.

10. EENSY & FRIENDS

    Eensy & Friends is a control switch training program designed to help users with physical disabilities become familiar with a switch-operated computer environment. The program is both visually and aurally stimulating with colorful graphics and animation and lively sounds and auditory cues. It includes three levels of switch training including: Cause-and-Effect where an action is rewarded with animation; Opposites which introduces the concept of on/off and left/right; and Story Completion where cause-and-effect activities build up to a complete story. Eensy & Friends features animated characters such as Eensy, Weensy Spider; Mary from Mary Who Wore Her Red Dress; and the Five Little Ducks; which are used to teach cause-and-effect. It is designed for use with a TouchWindow (see separate entry), mouse, keyboard, single switch, two switches or alternate keyboard devices. COMPATIBILITY: For use onMacintosh LC or higher, or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Macintosh: System 7 or higher; 256- color monitor; 8 megabytes (MB) RAM and a hard drive. For IBM and compatible computers: 386 DX; 33 MHz or higher processor; 256-color monitor; 8 MB RAM; and Windows 3.1 or Windows95..

11. FORGETFUL & FRIENDS

    Forgetful & Friends is a control switch training program designed to provide switch training for students with cognitive or physical disabilities. The program is both visually and orally stimulating with colorful graphics and animation and lively sounds and auditory cues. It includes three levels of switch training: Cause-and-Effect where an action is rewarded with animation; Opposites which introduces the concept of on/off and left/right; and Story Completion where cause-and-effect activities build up to a complete story. Forgetful & Friends features familiar characters from StoryTime Tales (see separate entry) in three humorous cause-and-effect activities. Forgetful Bear gives children the opportunity to help Forgetful make his favorite porridge. Molly's Day introduces concepts such as hot/cold and hard/soft as Molly plays the part of Goldilocks in a deserted cottage in the woods. And in Bobby's Bear Hunt, Bobby swings from a rope, swims across a lake, climbs a mountain and more in search of a bear. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Macintosh: Macintosh LC or better, System 7 or higher, 256-color monitor, and 8 megabytes (MB) RAM. For IBM and compaitble computers: 386 DX 33 mHz PC or better, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 256-color monitor, 8 MB RAM, Sound Blaster (see separate entry) or compatible sound card.

12. HUMPTY DUMPTY & FRIENDS

    Humpty Dumpty & Friends is a cause and effect training program designed to provide switch training for children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The program is both visually and orally stimulating with colorful graphics and animation and lively sounds and auditory cues. Hickory Dickory Dock introduces the concepts of in/out and up/down, while Humpty Dumpty introduces on/off and asleep/awake. Children also play along with Hey Diddle Diddle while the cat fiddles and the cow jumps over the moon. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Macintosh: Macintosh LC or better, System 7 or higher, 256-color monitor, and 8 megabytes (MB) RAM. For IBM and compaitble computers: 386 DX 33 mHz PC or better, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 256-color monitor, 8 MB RAM, Sound Blaster (see separate entry) or compatible sound card.

13. INTELLIKEYS

    IntelliKeys is a modified and expanded keyboard for children and adults with visual, physical or cognitive disabilities. The standard system includes one cable and six plastic user overlays, (arrows, numbers, alphabet, basic writing, QWERTY, and one setup overlay used to adjust IntelliKeys for specials needs such as keyboard response and repeat rate). The overlays enable users to access standard learning software and are easy to see, touch and understand. They can be used at home or work and rotated among different computers with the custom information still intact. ItelliKeys features two switch jacks with 11 pre-defined settings. The system is also available with three cables ($435) or without cables ($395.00). COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers (except Mac 512K and Mac Plus), IBM and compatible computers, and Apple IIgs and Apple IIe. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: An IntelliKeys IIe Card ($129.95) is required for use with Apple IIe computers. IntelliKeys is compatible with most other systems with a standard keyboard port. OPTIONS: Keyguards for each of the standard overlays (sold individually or as a set), Instant Access Overlays for Edmark software programs such as Bailey's Book House, Millie's MAth House, Sammy's Science House and Thinkin' Things Collection 1 (see separate entries), Intellikeys Custom Overlays for Marblesoft programs such as the Early Learning series, and additional cables. DIMENSIONS: Key cells measure 0.324 inches tall by 0.5 inches wide. Overlays measure 8.5 inches tall by 13 inches wide. WEIGHT: Keyboard weighs two pounds. WARRANTY: Intellikeys is warranted for one year against defects in materials and workmanship.

14. INTELLIPICS

    IntelliPics is an academic tutorial program designed to teach basic skills, such as colors, numbers, sizes and direction for children with cognitive disabilities. This multimedia product enabls the incorporation of graphics, quick-time movies, animation, recorded sound, and synthetic recorded voice into educational activities. Included are five activities with an overlay for IntelliKeys (see separate entry): Animals, Make It Move, Nursery Rhymes, Butterscotch Brownies, and Funny Noises. IntelliPics is designed to be used with IntelliKeys, a mouse, a switch, a TouchWindow (see separate entry), or a standard keyboard.The program also enables overlays to be created (Overlay Maker required; see separate entry) to provide access each time a child uses a custom-designed activity. The screen and speech options may be customized to suit individual needs and tastes. The Windows version of this program includes a conversion program to convert Macintosh IntelliPics files to the Windows platform. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires System 6.0.7 or higher, hard drive, and 4 megabytes (MB) RAM for System 6.07 or 8 MB RAM for System 7. The Windows version requires a 486 or better processor, Windows95, a VGA monitor (SVGA recommended), 8 MB RAM, and a Windows-compatible sound card.

15. INTELLITALK

    Intellitalk is a voice output word processor program designed for children and adults with cognitive and/or visual disabilities. The software offers easy-to-use menus and enables users to hear letters, words, and sentences as they type, ot to have the text read back from the screen. IntelliTalk offers a choice of a variety of voices and pronouciation can be modified using the built-in pronounciation editor. The program can correctly pronounce the most common words that children learn in addition to common names and foreign words. For users with visual disabilities, the font size, font color, and background colors can be adjusted. COMPATIBILITY: Available for use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a Minimum of 2 megabytes (MB) RAM; System 6.0.7 or higher (including System 7), and 1.5 MB hard drive space. The Windows version requires a 386 SX processor or better (486 recommended), Windows 3.1 or Windows95, a Windows-compatible sound card, a VGA monitor (SVGA recommended), 5 MB hard drive space, and 4 MB RAM for Windows 3.1 or 8 MB RAM for Windows95 . WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee on the purchase of any item, if returned in resalable condition and accompanied with a Return Merchandise Authorization number. Individual products have specific warranties.

16. INTELLITOOLS MAC ACCESS PACK I AND II

    The Intellitools Mac Access Pack I and II are sets of programs and/or hardware designed to make Macintosh computers accessible to individuals with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. The Mac Access Pack I is a five-item kit that includes a variety of tools to enhance creativity and communication skills. Included are IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker, ClickIt!, IntelliPics, and IntelliTalk (see separate entries). Mac Access Pac II includes all of the above with the exception of IntelliKeys. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: 60-day money-back guarantee on the purchase of any item, if returned in resalable condition and accompanied with a Return Merchandise Authorization number. Individual products have specific warranties.

17. OVERLAY MAKER

    Overlay Maker is a keytop overlay creator designed for use with IntelliKeys (see separate entry). Available for Macintosh ($69.95) or Windows ($99.95), this software program enables users to create their own customized overlay keyboard by drawing the overlay on the screen and designing key size, location, colors and pictures. Keys can be created in any shape or location with letters, phrases, pictures, mouse movements, mouse clicks, or special IntelliTool settings. Once the overlay is completed, it is printed using any color or black-and-white printer with legal-sized paper and attached to the keyboard. The overlay information is sent from the program through the cable to the IntelliKeys Keyboard, which reconfigures itself to match the custom overlay. Overlays can be saved for repeated use and they can be saved as templates, allowing them to be opened, edited, renames, and saved as a new overlay. The Overlay Maker includes the IntelliTools Picture Library of over 300 images, and it also accepts images from clip art programs, digitized photos, Boardmaker (see separate entry), or any drawing program. The Windows version of the software also offers an easy mode with pre-designed templates, key sizing without grid restrictions, the ability to place graphics anywhere on the printed overlay, and the capacity to make global changes to keys or text. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use with Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Requires the IntelliKey keyboard. The Macintosh version requires System 6.0.7 or higher, 1.5 megabytes (MB) of hard drive space, and a minimum of 2 MB RAM. The Windows version requires a 386 SX processor or better (486 recommended), a VGA monitor (SVGA recommended), and Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Windows 3.1 requires 16 MB of hard drive space and 4 MB RAM; Windows95 requires 12 MB hard drive space and 8 MB RAM. WARRANTY: 60-day money-back guarantee on the purchase of any item, if returned in resalable condition and accompanied with a Return Merchandise Authorization number. Individual products have specific warranties.

18. PC SWITCH INTERFACE

    The PC Switch Interface is a control switch interface unit designed to support multiple switches and switch-ready computer programs. The unit allows the user to connect up to five switches and is designed to plug into the computer serial port. Four different configurations are offered; to switch between setups, the user presses a function key. COMPATIBILTY: For use on IBM and compatible computers.

19. PRESS TO PLAY ZOO, PRESS TO PLAY ANIMALS, & PRESS TO PLAY SPEEDY

    Press to Play Zoo, Press to Play Animals, and Press to Play Speedy are control switch training programs designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Operating on a cause-and-effect principle, the games can be played in four modes: In Cause-and-effect, the child presses the switch, clicks the mouse, or touches the TouchWindow (the switch and TouchWindow are not included) at any time for action; Simple Scan mode seeks to develop beginning switch training skills; Complex Scan mode enables the user to make choices; and Point mode requires the user to make a direct selection. The programs are designed to provide a language rich environment with positive images around multi-cultural characters. Press to Play Zoo invites users to spend a day at the zoo with speedy where pressing the switch causes children to buy ice cream, a baby kangaroo to hop to its mother, a hippo to hide, and more. Press to Play Animals offers funny animated scenes with a rabbit, a monkey, a cat, and a bird. Press to Play Speedy illustrates Speedy's day as the young wheelchair user goes fishing, plays with friends, travels on the school bus, plays with a dog, and more. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Macintosh: Macintosh LC or better, System 7 or higher, 256-color monitor, and 8 megabytes (MB) RAM. For IBM and compaitble computers: 386 DX 33 mHz PC or better, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 256-color monitor, 8 MB RAM, Sound Blaster (see separate entry) or compatible sound card.

20. STORYTIME TALES

    Storytime Tales is a language tutorial program designed to emphasize real-life content and predictable story lines in order to reinenforce concept development for children with cognitive or physical disabilities. Made to encourage group involvement, the program consists of a collection of three stories and utilizes a real human voice, colorful graphics and friendly pictures as well as repetition of speech designed to enhance reading, cognitive and communication skills. Additionally, the program highlights identified spoken words to help enhance vocabulary development. The user is also able to choose different reading and literacy levels. The program can be run with many different input devices such as TouchWindow (see separate entry) or Macintosh Switch Interface. COMPATIBILITY: Macintosh LC or higher. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: System 6.0.7 or higher; 256 bit color monitor; 3 to 10 megabytes on hard drive; at least 2.5 megabytes of RAM is needed; hard disk. OPTIONS: User 5-pack.

21. SWITCH GAMES FOR PRESCHOOLERS

    Switch Games for Preschoolers is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with uppper extremity or multiple disabilities. Games include Frog & Fly, Switch Kids, and Match 1, 2, & 3. These games aid in the development of such basic switch skills as cause and effect and press and hold, as well as more advanced skills such as linear scanning and two switch step scanning. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, monitor resolution of 600 x 800, sound card, and speakers.

22. SWITCH GAMES FOR TEENS

    Switch Games for Teens is a control switch training program designed for use by teens and preteens with uppper extremity or multiple disabilities. Games include Arcade, Switch Wars, and Scan & Match 4, 5, & 6. Arcade's options include simple cause and effect and linear scanning. The Scan & Match activities encourage visual discrimination while focusing on the pictorial categories of food, clothing, grooming items, people, places, and signs. A variety of skill levels is offered. COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, monitor resolution of 600 x 800, sound card, and speakers.

23. SWITCHIT! ARCADE ADVENTURE

    Switchit! Arcade Adventure is a control switch training program designed for use by children with upper extremity and multiple disabilities. Users also build eye-hand coordination as they help Ziko the robot accomplish a series of tasks. Five levels of play allow students to steer a helicopter to rescue Ziko from a tropical island, reload his fuel tank, fly off in his rocket, and maneuver through a series of springs and levers. Users not only click switches to move Ziko, they must also be sensitive to timing. This program may be accessed with a mouse, a single switch, a touch screen, or with Intellikeys (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: The hybrid CD-ROM offers versions for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires a 68040 processor or a Power PC, a CD-ROM drive, and 8 to 16 megabytes (MB) RAM. The IBM version requires Windows 95/98, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

24. SWITCHIT! OPPOSITES

    SwitchIt! Opposites is is a cognitive skills and language tutorial program designed for use by children who cognitive or severe physical disabilities. Accessible with one or two switches, the program introduces concepts such as big and little, in and out, hot and cold, up and down, and open and closed. Two or more objects appear on the screen with a question; when the user selects the appropriate object to answer the question, a visual reward is given. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty; settings can be saved and loaded for later use. Program graphics can be printed to create activity cards. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CD-ROM drive.

25. SWITCHIT! PATTERNS

    SwitchIt! Patterns is a control switch training program designed for use with children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or IntelliKeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing the concept of patterns. The program enables users to build bold geometric patterns with the click of the switch. Ten distinct patterns and three levels of complexity are offered. Animation or color cycling can be selected as a visual reward. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty and settings can be saved and loaded for later use. The program graphics can be printed to create activity cards. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.

26. SWITCHIT! PICTURES

    SwitchIt! Pictures is a control switch training program designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Accessible with a mouse or Intellikeys (see separate entry), the program teaches the use of a single switch while introducing picture concepts. The program enables users to create pictures with the click of the switch. The program offers multiple settings that allow users to practice at their own pace and level of difficulty and settings can be saved and loaded for later use. The program graphics can be printed to create activity cards. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.

27. SWITCHIT! SCENES

    SwitchIt! Scenes is a control switch training program designed for use by children with physical or cognitive disabilities. Players use a switch to build the elements of an action scene. A final press results in an animated reward. The program includes configurable options for the number of key presses, switch settings, and activity choices. A two switch option allows for turn taking. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh computers.

28. TOUCH FUN FAIR

    Touch Fun Fair is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Ghost Train, Coconut Shy, Darts, Ring Toss, Grab Bag, and Bumper Cars and develop cause and effect, visual discrimination, matching, and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, a CD-ROM drive, and System 7. The Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive, sound card, and speakers.

29. TOUCH GAMES 1

    Touch Games 1 is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Pin Wheel, Rockets, Dasher Dog and Annabel, Honey Bee, Memory Doors, and Hectic Highways and develop cause and effect, visual discrimination, matching, and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, CD-ROM drive, and System 7. The Windows version requires a 486 or faster processor, Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, CD-ROM drive, sound card, and speakers.

30. TOUCH GAMES 2

    Touch Games 2 is a control switch training program designed for use by young children with cognitive or multiple disabilities. The activities include Buzz Off, Wake Up, Brian's Bus, Magic Painting, and Sort and See, and develop cause and effect and mouse skills. The program can be accessed with a mouse or a touch screen. COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use on Macintosh and IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Macintosh version requires an LC III or faster processor, 8 MB RAM, a 256-color monitor, and System 7. The Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or 98, 16 to 32 MB RAM, a SVGA monitor, sound card, and speakers.

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