This project is funded through the STAR Program by the Rehabilitation Services Administration under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004 (P.L. 108-364). $47,000 of this project is financed with Federal Funds. Content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the STAR Program or the Minnesota Department of Administration or Rehabilitation Services Administration.

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New Loan Items at PACTT 

Deluxe iPad Variable Friction Arm Kit

 

Deluxe iPad variable friction arm kit, with bag.  The kit combines the Standard Base Clamp, Variable Friction Arm and iPad Cradle. Includes a high quality carrying case. Includes a high quality carrying case.

Deluxe iPad variable friction arm kit

Apple iPad2

 

Apple iPad2 Wi-Fi is a device to experience the web, email, photos, and video.. All of the built-in apps on iPad2 are designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capabilities of iPad2. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these apps that you can't do on any other device.The high-resolution, 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display on iPad is remarkably crisp and vivid. There are several assitive technology apps loaded onto the iPad2.

Apple iPad2

PageBot for Kindle DX

 

PageBot for Kindle DX enables switch accessible reading of books and other long form documents by people who either cannot hold or have difficulty holding the Kindle DX or pressing its buttons.

PageBot for Kindle DX

PudgyPig Switch Activated Toy

 

This is a switch activated toy that moves when the switch is pressed.

PudgyPig Switch Activated Toy

PonyPal Switch Activated Toy

 

This is a switch activated toy that moves when the switch is pressed.

PonyPal Switch Activated Toy

Responsable Personal Alert System

 

This personal alert system works with your existing phone line, allowing you to program up to four phone numbers to call on a single push of a button.

Responsable Personal Alert System

Big Button Cordless Ampified Talking Caller ID Telephone

 

Designed specifically for people with low vision, the Serene Innovations phone features large buttons and talking Caller ID for ease of dialing. The cordless handset lets you talk without being in one spot.

Big Button Cordless Ampified Talking Caller ID Telephone

Sennheisier RF Stereo Listening System

 

The Sennheisier TV Stereo Listening system is especially suited for those who wear hearing aids. Easily connected to a TV, hi-fi system or radio, and produces excellent sound, delivered directly to your ears.

Sennheisier RF Stereo Listening system

Ghotit Spelling and Grammar Software

 

Ghotit is an intelligent spell checker designed for people with dyslexia, dysgraphia and other learning disabilities. Ghotit recognizes words in context and provides the most appropriate corrections for spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes according to the intended meaning of your text.

Ghotit Spelling and Grammar Software

Ablenet Big Red Switch Twist Top

 

The Big Red switch features a 5-inch activation surface, making it the best choice for persons with visual impairments and persons with physical disabilities who require a larger target area.

Ablenet Big Red Switch Twist Top

Minio Personal Amplifier

 

The Mino personal amplifier is a new age way for one-on-one conversational listening, in family gatherings or small meetings, in stores or outdoors using the included neckloop. Its sleek, modern design makes it discreet enough to use it anywhere.

Minio Personal Amplifier

Clarity Professional Amplified Telephone

 

Clarity Professional Amplified Telephone, featuring Digital Clarity Power technology, amplifies only the sounds you want to hear while reducing unwanted background noises.

Clarity Professional Amplified Telephone

UltraClear Amplified Phone

 

UltraClear amplified phone has Caller ID with a large LCD display, connection for a bed vibrator, flashing strobe visual ringer and a speakerphone. The phone provides up to 130dB SPL at 1KHz - 2KHz amplification with full range tone control.

Ultraclear Amplified Phone

Captel Captioning Telephone

 

This phone works like any traditional telephone, but it also shows you written captions during your telephone conversations. Can’t quite hear what they say? Just check the captions.

Captel Captioning Phone

Maxlupe Portable Electronic Magnifier

 

MAXLUPE is the smallest stationary reading system for people with special needs in vision. With only 24.7 oz, MAXLUPE can be easily put anywhere to serve the user to read text or look at colored photos.

Maxlupe Personal Magnifier

Bluetooth Cordless Super-Switch

 

Works with an iPad, it's 5" diameter makes a great target for those that need it. And it's built-in switch interface can work with *any* switch(es) for "Auto" or "Step" scanning.

Super Switch

Bluetooth Switch Interface

 

For iPad, plug any switch(es) into it for cause/effect, switch timing practice, AAC auto-scan and step-scan, spelling, and any other apps on the horizon

Bluetooth Switch Interface

Switch Adapted Digital Camera

 

Switch Adapted Digital Camera is has a mount that can be attached to a wheelchair.  The camera controls are opertated by switches for ease of access.

Switch Adapted Digital Camera

Dynavox V

 

The DynaVox V provides individuals with speech and language disabilities, the tools they need to make their voices heard in every situation. A complete communication solution, the DynaVox V enables individuals to successfully communicate at home, school, work and in the community.

Dynavox V+

Dynavox Keyguards

 

The DynaVox keygaurds make it easier to not accidentally hit the wrong keys.

Dynavox keyguards

Papoo Switch

 

Papoo Switch is an external switch different from the other switches available on the market thanks to a major innovation: its hypersensitivity.

Papoo Switch
Good Vibrations Deluxe Monitoring Kit
 

Phone, Doorbell, Sound and Smoke Detector Notification. This Good Vibrations package is a complete 24 hour monitoring system to alert you to incoming telephone calls, the doorbell, sound and smoke detection.

Good Vibrations Monitoring Kit

5 Finger Typist

 

Five Finger Typist is a typing tutor for people who want to learn to type with one hand. It teaches the accepted keyboarding technique for one-handed touch typing on the standard (QWERTY) keyboard.

5 Finger Typist

Pal Pad Switches

 

Pal pad switches can be activated with the slightest touch, whether it comes from directly above or at a shallow angle.

Pal Pad Switches

Read & Write Gold 10

 

Read&Write GOLD integrates with familiar applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Reader) giving access to features for reading, writing, and research support from within programs used every day.

Read & Write Gold 10

Sip & Puff Switch

 

The Multi-user Sip/Puff Switch with Headset provides healthcare institutions; assessment centers hospitals, etc. with a means to support multiple users while eliminating concerns over sanitation. The disposable mouthpiece includes an in-line aseptic filter to enable hygienic, worry-free use by a succession of users.

Sip & Puff Switch

Comfort Duett

 

The Comfort Duett is a small, easy to use, rechargeable assistive listening device with superior sound. It is stylish and ergonomically designed. The Comfort Duett amplifies speech, conversations and sounds from a variety of sources like TV, radio, telephone etc.

Comfort Duett

Roller II

 

The Roller II is a sturdy three button switch adaptable pointing devices. Roller II has separate buttons for left click, right click and drag lock with color corresponding switch ports on the back of the units. A flashing light indicates the drag button has been activated.

Roller II Joystick

iAdapter

 

The iAdapter is a fully rubberized housing that is designed to protect your iPad from damage and everyday usage. It has dual amplified speakers to enhance the sound quality and volume of the iPad.

iAdapter

Nook Color

 

The Nook Color is a color version of the Nook e-reader device by Barnes & Noble. It is a 7-inch tablet with full-color multitouch touchscreen input. The device is designed for full-color viewing of books, newspapers, magazines, and children's picture books.

Nook Color

JAWS 13

 

JAWS®,  is the world's most popular screen reader. Developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content, JAWS reads aloud what's on the PC screen.

JAWS

Ubi Duo

 

With the UbiDuo, communication is quick: the deaf, hard of hearing or hearing person can start a conversation right away instead of writing on paper & pen, or waiting for an interpreter to arrive.

Ubi Duo

Compact Switch

 

It comes with a velcro strap that can be wrapped around a body or wheelchair part.  A unique use of it is for someone that can squeeze their fist/hand. The velcro strap secures it into the hand, and the Compact Switch lies in the center of the palm.  Very small closures of the hand, from an almost-closed position, yield a nice audible and tactile 'pop' of the switch.

Compact Switch

Evolent Vertical Mouse (Right-Handed)

 

The Evoluent Vertical Mouse is unlike a conventional mouse, which you grip with your hand parallel to the desktop, the Vertical Mouse lets you work in a relaxed handshake position that eliminates unnatural forearm twisting--a potential factor in carpal tunnel syndrome and other mouse-related injuries. Supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting.

Phone

Watchminder 3

 

A watch with both a vibration alert and an audible alert. The watch has a stopwatch function and a countdown timer with an automatic repeat feature. The WatchMinder 3 has 30 daily alarms and can be easily programmed with personalized messages. There is also a "snooze" feature for a second reminder. The training mode continues to be a beneficial tool for behavioral change.

Watchminder 3

ClearSounds Ultraclear SpeakerPhone

 

An amplified speakerphone featuring 6 programmable memory keys, outgoing speech amplification and a large backlit adjustable LCD display.

Phone

GoTalk Pocket

 

The GoTalk Pocket is lightweight, contoured, and so small it fits nicely in your hand, pocket, or purse. Attach the lanyard and use as a wearable communication device.

GoTalk Pocket

Wireless Remote Outlet Switches

 

Wireless remote control plugs directly into standard wall outlet and operates three wall outlets through doors and walls up to 60 feet. Just plug in table lamps floor lamps or small appliances.

wireless remote

HP Slate

 

The HP Slate 500 is tablet-based PC running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.  Programs that run on windows will run on this tablet as well.

Slate

Gus Speech Pro

 

SpeechPRO combines both an on-screen keyboard (top half) and a “dynamic display” expanding grid (bottom half) on a single screen. Designed for text and/or symbol based communication. Includes 5,500 communication symbols and Neospeech Premium voices.

Speech Pro

Intel Reader

 

Simply point, shoot and listen to printed text such as schoolwork, printed work documents, magazines, mail, cookbooks and more. Easy-to-locate buttons, audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus make it easy to locate functions. The Intel Reader will play most content, including MP3, DAISY books, text transferred from a PC, and MP3 or WAV music files.

Intel Reader

Apple iPad

 

Apple iPad Wi-Fi is a device to experience the web, email, photos, and video.. All of the built-in apps on iPad are designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capabilities of iPad. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these apps that you can't do on any other device.The high-resolution, 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display on iPad is remarkably crisp and vivid. There are several assitive technology apps loaded onto the iPad.

Voice Switch with throat microphone

 

The Voice Switch is designed to enable people with limited speech capabilities to use their speech for accessing assistive devices such as augmentative communication systems, environmental control devices, and computer systems

Voice Switch

Big Buddy

 

This Tash switch is for people with moderate to severe upper extremity and motor disabilities. Features a 4½-inch target area and can be activated with just 5.3 ounces of force. Auditory and tactile feedback.

Big Buddy Switch

Platform Switch

 

Very durable switch which is activated by pressing on the brown raised pad. Tactile and auditory feedback are provided to ensure switch activation.

Sony CD with latch timer switch

 

Comes with ear phones! This CD player is mounted on a round base and has momentary, latch, and timer input functions, and a Track Advance function. In the timer mode, the CD will play for a preset amount of time (1-120 seconds). Use any two capability switches to activate these functions and enjoy the music. Ear buds included.

CD Player

Dragon Naturally Speaking 11

 

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Premium provides a whole new way to interact with a PC--using speech instead of a keyboard and mouse--to help you work faster and more efficiently. (For Demonstration Only)

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Sony Digital Voice Recorder

 

With 512 MB of built-in memory, the Sony ICDSX68DR9 Digital Voice Recorder captures up to 260 hours of audio. An ideal device to record class lectures, business meetings, interviews, and even your own memos, the ICDSX68DR9 features simple function buttons on the front for easy operation. The ICDSX68DR9 is even compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking software.

Sony Recorder
Voice Pal 8K
  • Great for individuals with changing skill levels or for multiple users.
  • Pocket that accepts overlays for symbolic access.
  • 8 built-in keys or external switch access.
  • Record 8 natural-voice messages - total record time 90 seconds (eleven seconds each).
  • Delayed activation variable from 0 to 2 seconds.
  • Repeat message mode.
  • Long battery life in excess of 6 months (under normal use).
Voice Pal 8K
Scatir Switch Deluxe
  • Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) Switch
  • Momentary-contact optical switch with auditory feedback that works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light
  • SCATIR Switch can be controlled with an eye-blink, eyebrow movement, finger movement, head movement, and facial muscle movement
  • Sensor mounts onto Gooseneck arm (included)
  • Recommended for users who have difficulty activating push-button switches
  • Includes rechargeable Ni/MH battery
  • Manual or self calibration
Scatir Switch
ScannaR Reading Scanner
  • The ScannaR is a flat–bed scanner that will scan any text document and read it back to you in seconds.
  • Has its own hard drive with room for up to 500,000 pages of text
  • Includes BrailleNote and VoiceNote direct connect
  • ScannaR allows you to read anything from letters and brochures to newspapers, reports, books or other print materials
  • Choose from English, French, German, Italian and Spanish language versions
  • Unlike other scan-and-read products, it does not need to be connected to a PC
  • Only 7 buttons are needed to perform all functions
Scannar
Apple iPod Touch
  • 32 GB capacity .
  • 3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch display
  • iPod Touch includes many useful apps
  • Includes several AAC apps.
  • Includes Bluetooth technology
  • Read Kindle books on the iPod Touch
  • Can also connect to a wireless network.
iPod Touch
Proloquo2Go
  • Iphone app with built-in natural sounding text-to-speech voices .
  • Typing view for typing full paragraphs
  • Supports picture and/or text-based communication
  • Full communication solution with a default VocaSpace vocabulary of over 7000 items
  • Easy cut, copy and paste of items
  • One-button addition of new vocabulary items and categories
  • Close to 8000 built-in symbols
Proloquo2go
MyTalk Tools
  • iPhone AAC software
  • Web & iPhone editing tools & public image library
  • •Personalized language set safely stored on the web
  • Developed specifically for special needs (CI) kids and adults with developmental delays, expressive language challenges and for "social stories
  • Keeps information on the web as well as on the iPhone
  • Add spoken words and phrases in a recognizable voice
  • Add own pictures of friends
My Talk Tools
Kindle DX
  • Read books wirelessly
  • Beautiful Large Display: 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper
  • Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature
  • Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
  • Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
  • Built-In PDF Reader
  • Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
Kindle DX
IRIS Pen Executive
  • Full-featured OCR scanning pen
  • Get words, sentences, paragraphs off any printed material into your computer.
  • Reads 16 barcode types
  • Scanning pen comes with a smart voice synthesis. Your text will be heard
  • Recognizes 128 languages
  • Includes 3 user profiles
  • Can be used in an unlimited number of applications
IRIS Pen
Impulse EMG Switch
  • Impulse sensor is an EMG (Electromyography) sensing electrode
  • Measures the smallest muscle movements
  • Switch activates in as little as 25 milliseconds.
  • Impulse can also function as an alarm that alerts caregivers to the needs of the user
  • Small size makes it non-intrusive
  • Sends a reliable signal to the computer without any need to “point” the device
  • Connects to Bluetooth wireless
Impulse Switch
GoTalk 20+
  • Has a 100 message capacity
  • 20 keys, each 1-inch square, and five recording levels
  • New technology providing great sound and volume control
  • 14.75 minutes of recording time
  • Built-in overlay storage
  • Built-in keyguard
  • Faster record and erase
GoTalk 20

Carry Stand for the GoTalk

This stand for the GoTalk 20 or GoTalk 9 is also a carrying case for either device.  It enables the GoTalk to be used in a slanted more natural position, instead of laying down flat on a table.

GoTalk Stand
FLASH Scanning Communicator Deluxe Communicator
  • Scanning communication device
  • Vibrant and highly visible scanning
  • Can be activated by direct selection
  • Incorporates automatic overlay detection
  • Boasts three scan modes, including Automatic Scan, Step-Scan and Two-Switch Step Scan
  • 16 minutes of recording time with variable message lengths
  • 4 message locations
FL4SH Communicator
Co:Writer 6
  • Word prediction software.
  • Includes personal and topic dictionary
  • Reads back speech as well.
  • Supports the latest Mac and Windows operating systems.
  • Reads back as you type. helping with grammar and spelling
  • Includes a new better sounding speech engine
  • Word Bank helps with writers block.
CoWriter 6

StealthSwitch AT-10

 

Stealth Switch AT-10 is a 10 switch input USB device connected to a computer that can be programmed to perform a task or set of commands to a press of the switch.  The device retains the information about all the switch inputs and commands and can be transferred to any computer the StealthSwitch is connected to.

Stealth Switch AT

Picture Switch Plate

 

The Picture Plate Switch is a low profile switch that requires only a few grams of pressure to activate. With a click to signal activation, it sits on a slightly angled platform for easier access. Its 5"x5" target area has a slot for a picture, which can encourage switch activation or communicate some want/need.

Picture Switch Plate

Trigger Switch

 

The Trigger Switch is waterproof and dust proof, ideal for rugged users in any environment. The design accommodates mounting on a flat surface with all mounting solutions included.  These switches can be easily mounted to any wheelchair.

Trigger Switch

Grasp Switch

 

The grasp switch is activated by a squeeze or pinch. No tactile or auditory feedback is given when activating this switch.

Grasp Switch

Battery Interrupters

 

Battery Interrupters are used to make any battery operated device switch adapted and controlled.  There are 2 interrupters for C/D batteries and 2 interrupters for AA batteries.

Battery Interrupters

N-ABLER Rollerball

 

The n-ABLER Rollerball uses a large trackball in which the user can make selections with a light touch and minimal hand movement. Navigation is done with five recessed, color-coded function buttons and a large footprint.  The user can adjust the cursor speed to suit their individual needs. The n-ABLER Rollerball indicates user choices by displaying color LEDs and an alarm buzzer.

N-Abler Rollerbal

OPTIMAX Wireless Rollerball

 

The Optimax Wireless Rollerball is used to enable individuals with motor function deficits to be able to move the mouse cursor.  The Rollerball has switch ports for left and right button click control using external switches.

Optimax Wireless Rollerball

Table Tapper

 

The TableTapper turns a tabletop into a tap-sensitive switch.  It is suitable for individuals with limited movement or motor control.  The TableTapper has two modes of control (latch and timing) and variable sensitivity ranging from a light tap to a hard pound.

Table Tapper switch

Wireless Pal Pad

 

Wireless Pal Pad enables the user to control an AC appliance when used in conjunction with an X-10 transceiver module. Battery-operated devices and communication devices can be controlled with the addition of an X-10 Universal Module as well.

Wireless Pal Pad

Boardmaker Activity Pad KeyGuards

 

Made of durable plastic, Boardmaker Activity Pad keyguards guide you to make selections within specific areas of your Activity Pad. They also help define the non-functional areas and functional areas of the activity. Templates to match these keyguards are preloaded on the Boardmaker Activity Pad.

Keygaurds

PowerLink4 Control Unit

 

The new PowerLink 4 control unit allows switch users to control up to two electrical appliances with single switches. Six unique modes of control allow you to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on. PowerLink will accept any single switch, including AbleNet’s Big or Jelly Beamer wireless switches.

PowerLink