Assistive Technology

AlphaSmart Dana

The Palm™ powered laptop alternative that's truly affordable.

With the combination of a full-size keyboard, the wide screen and Palm OS the Dana by AlphaSmart provides much of the functionality of a laptop. It combines the affordability of a handheld with the ergonomic benefits of a notebook computer. Dana features Palm™ OS, the world-standard handheld operating system, giving you access to more than 10,000 Palm applications. And AlphaSmart pushes the Palm™ OS further by including a full-size keyboard and a screen that's 3.5 times wider than the typical handheld screen. You can type or enter data using the keyboard or by writing with the Dana stylus directly onto the screen. Virtually all Palm™ applications are compatible with Dana, and many are ready to take advantage of the wide screen.[More Details]

AlphaSmart Neo 2

The simple, portable, low-cost solution for writing - anywhere, anytime!

Neo2 is a rugged, easy-to-use, lightweight, learning device with a built-in LCD screen and a full-size keyboard. With 700 hours battery life, instant-on/off and auto-save functions, Neo2 is the ideal solution for maximising classroom computer resources. The Neo2 is especially designed to help students who need spelling support and mobility; struggle with note taking and writing; become frustrated with paper/pencil writing tasks and have trouble keeping assignments organised. The Neo2 can provide technology access to an entire classroom. Students can write, take notes or practice keyboarding and later, transfer their files into any application on any computer, or print directly from their Neo2 to the printer. They are also useful on field trips.[More Details]

Collins Dictionary & Thesaurus

With this handy spelling corrector, you'll never misspell words again!

This small, portable UK dictionary and thesaurus with the Franklin phonetic spellchecker is very useful for older students who have difficulties with spelling. With a 2-line display and built-in clock, it contains over 170,000 words and over 500,000 synonyms and antonyms from the UK Collins dictionary. Additionally, it contains word games to make learning fun and names/phone numbers, clock and a calculator to stay organised.[More Details]

Franklin Pocket Speller

How do I look it up if I can't spell it?'... Use your POCKET SPELLER

A phonetic spell checker containing over 110,000 words with support for easily confused words. The phonetic spell corrector is in UK English. Simply enter the word as it sounds - e.g. "fon" for "phone". Also includes 8 words games, a crossword solver, a databank for up to 100 names and telephone numbers, and a calculator with metric and currency converters. The screen consists of 16-character scrolling display. It has an automatic shutoff and is sized 108 x 67 x 8mm.[More Details]

The Listening Program - Music for Your Brain

Improves Listening, Learning and Communication Abilities

The Listening Program (TLP) is a Music Based Sound Simulation method that trains the brain to improve the auditory skills needed to effectively listen, learn and communicate. It uses high quality audio CD's that integrate specially produced acoustic music, primarily classical, with innovative sound processing techniques that exercise the brain and auditory pathways. The Listening Program is especially effective for improving auditory processing problems including short term memory and difficulty listening in the presence of background noise. University research, school pilot studies, and case reports consistently demonstrate 2-3 year gains on standardised testing with just 20 to 40 hours listening.[More Details]