The University of Texas at Austin

Workplace Assistive Technology

Item
Image
Description

Adjustable Table (Varitask Basic)
Company: G & L VBJ Office Products, Austin TX 78768
Phone: 637-7479 (Patti-UT rep)
Model: 73236W
Price: $1060

 

Functional Domain: Physical disability

Description:

BAT Personal Keyboard
Company: Info Grip Inc.
Phone: 800-397-0921
Model: Bat Left Handed Keyboard
Serial #:
Price: $199

One-handed chording BAT Personal Keyboard

Functional Domain: Physical disability

Description:
The BAT Personal Keyboard has applicability in any computing environment, especially those using the keyboard with a mouse or other input device. The keyboard is the perfect solution for computer-aided drafting, desk top publishing, graphics design and other uses such as accounting, telemarketing, internet browsing or customer service. It is excellent in applications requiring only one hand. It is lightweight and compact, takes little desk space and can easily be transported.

Braille Printer
Company: Blazie Engineering (Magnification Station)
Model #: Braille Blazer
Serial #: 732906
Phone: 512-345-4123
Price: $1300

desktop Braille Printer with tractor-feed paper

Functional Domain: Blindness

Description:
This device is a Braille printer capable of printing computer documents in grade I and grade II Braille.

Cannon CanoScan 8400F Scanner

Part #: 9554A002
Price: $149.99


flatbed scanner

Description:
Image scanner

Choices Career Software
Company: Choices CT
Serial Number:
Price: $1200

 

Functional Domain: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Description:
Used by career guidance and vocational counselors as a tool for clients to assess and plan future vocational goals. The software assists the client in assessing, planning and evaluating their employment options within their field of interest and strengths. The software also displays statistical measurement of Holland types, temperament, and aptitude ability for each career area. The software package provides excellent career information such as job descriptions, employment outlook, salaries, educational requirements and related occupations and articles. In addition, you may obtain information on public and private financial aide programs, national undergraduate and graduate schools, a career area interest checklist and a transferable skills checklist.

Comfort Keyboard
Company: Infogrip Inc
Model: Ergo-flex keyboard
Phone: 800-397-0921
Price: $299

three part adjustable comfort keyboard

Functional Domain: Physical Disabilities

Description:
The Comfort Keyboard is the most adjustable keyboard available. It splits a traditional extended keyboard into three independently moving sections attached to a track, each capable of rotating 360 degrees and tilting 0 to 90 degrees. The order of the three sections can be arranged to meet your needs. You can program Comfort Keyboard: create macros, re-map the keys, adjust the key activation and set rest periods. The comfort keyboard is adjustable by moving the base in three different angles 20, 30 and 45 degrees, in four different.

CCTV
Company: Human Ware
Phone: (800) 722-3393
Model #: Clearview VGA-M
Serial #: 600370
Price: $1600

CCTV

Functional Domain: Low Vision

Description:
This device produces and displays enlarged images of any type of reading material, including printed text, handwritten text, photos, diagrams, charts, and maps. It allows the user to adjust the degree of magnification, clarity and contrast, and the polarity of a display from positive (black text on white background) to negative (white text on black background). It may also be used for writing tasks. Click HERE to see a demonstration of this device.

Dragon Naturally Speaking
Company: Dragon Systems
Model: Professional 5.0
Serial #:
Price: $699

Dragon Naturally Speaking Software

Functional Domain: Speech, Visual Impairments

Description:
Dragon Naturally Speaking is an advanced speech recognition system. The user develops a voice file which the computer recognizes and transfers into written text for word processing purposes. Another feature of Dragon Naturally Speaking is the ability to control computer functions through vocal dictation. The user has the capability of writing reports, presentations, and e-mails, without being tied to your keyboard or needing a transcriptionist.

Duxberry Braille Translation Software
Company: Duxberry (Magnification Station)
Model #: 10.2e
Phone: 512-345-4123
Price: $699

Screen shot of software window showing brail and roman character translation

Functional Domain: Blindness

Description:
Duxbury Braille Translator is a multi-platform, multi-language Braille translator for individuals with blind or sight. It works across platforms (Windows, NT, MS-DOS & Macintosh). The files are compatible across platforms. The translation menu includes over twenty language plus variations (Braille Grade 1 & 2). DBT includes American Math/Science Code (Nemeth) translation and tactile graphics files for mixed text-and-graphic documents.

Focus Braille Displays
Focus 40
Company: Freedom Scientific

Phone: 1-800-444-4443

Price: $3495
($385 for the one-year product maintenance agreement)


Images of the Focus 40 and Focus 80 Braille Display: unit has  a row of brail cells with various navigation buttons below the cells.

Functional Domain: Blindness

Description:
Focus 40 and Focus 80 Braille Displays are handy, user-friendly tools that help users navigate the Windows® environment. They also work with JAWS®. The redesigned keys, bars, and buttons help users type more comfortably. Users can select either the 40-cell Focus 40 or the 80-cell Focus 80, based on their workstation requirements.

Hewlett Packard Scan Jet
Company: Hewlett Packard
Phone:
1-800-677-hwpc
Model:
Scan Jet 5100c
Serial #:
Price: $900

Hewlett Packard Scan Jet desktop scanner

Functional Domain: Low Vision and Blindness

Description:
The Hewlett Packard scan jet is capable of scanning text, graphs, and charts into integrated screen reading programs.

JAWS® Professional Edition for Windows®

Company: Freedom Scientific
Phone:
1-800-444-4443

Catalog #:
990154-001
Price: $1095


JAWS Software Box

Description:
Jaws Professional is Windows compatible, screen reader software that helps people with visual impairments use computers by converting visual information to aural information. The professional version of Jaws works with Windows 1998, ME, W2K, XP, Home/Pro.

Kurzweil 1000
Company: Kurzweil
Model: Kurzweil 1000
Serial #: sg88H230P8
Price: $1295

 

Functional Domain: Low Vision and Blindness

Description:
The Kurzweil 1000 software is used in conjunction with a scanner to scan text and convert it to speech. It is designed for individuals with visual impairments.

Logitech® Premium USB Headset 350

P/N: 980374-0403
Price: $49.99


lightweight headphones with microphone

Description:
Audio headphones

Lumbar Support Chair
Company: Posture Ergonomic Chair
Phone: 1800-igo-Ergo
Serial #:
Model: 6500-Blue
Price: $600

cushioned office chair with adjustable arm rests, back and height, on 5 feet with rollers

Functional Domain: Physical Disability

Description:
The 6000 Series creates a space that cushions the body, supporting the upper-back with an extended backrest and lower back with superior lumbar support.

MAGic Professional with Speech
Company: Freedom Scientific

Phone: 1-800-444-4443

Price: $595


MAGic software box

Functional Domain:Low Vision

Description:
Magic is an assistive technology device that supports people with low vision through two main features: a speech synthesizer and magnification that enlarges text up to 16 times. It is compatible with Jaws for Windows. Mouse and cursor enhancements make computer navigation easier for people with low vision. A color enhancement feature lets users manipulate colors as well as brightness levels. The user can view both the magnified and unmagnified images at the same time with easy switching capabilities. Users hear synthesized speech by word or by sentence based on their preferences. A highlighting function helps users stay on task and follow the vocabulary being read. User friendly help menu provides further guidance.

Mega Dots
Company: Mega Dots
Phone: 1800-3479594
Serial #: 22700-4088
Unlock Code: 13651
Price: $499

Mega Dots 2.0 software with user manual

Functional Domain: Visual Impairment

Description:
This software program translates regular text to Braille for individuals with visual impairments. Mega Dots imports documents from many different file formatted used by programs in DOS, Windows, or Macintosh. It also imports Braille documents.

Touch Turner (Page Turner)
Company: Touch Turner Company
Phone: 360-651-1962
Serial #:
Price: $850

Mechanical Page Turner holding a book upright with switches on cable

Functional Domain: Physical Disability

Description:
Individuals with poor dexterity or limited sensation in their fingers may find that constantly turning pages becomes strenuous. A page-turner can make turning pages easier. The user can turn the pages of a book or magazine without having to separate pieces of paper with his or her fingers. The touch turner has switches, which can be snapped out of their clamps and taped to a pillow or other support near an arm, foot, check or other body part used to actuate the operating switch. Click HERE to see a demonstration of this device.

Tracker Pro
Company: Madentec
Phone: 1-877-623-3682
Price: $995


small tracking camera ball with velcro clip to mount on computer screen

Functional Domain: Physical disability

Description:
TrackerPro is an adaptive device that functions as a computer mouse for people with physical disabilities who have little or no hand movement.

OTT Lite
Company: Independent Living Aides
Phone: 800-537-2118
Model: 369210
Price: $159.95

Stylish, grey metal floor lamp with adjustable light shade
Description:
The same sunlight that increases contrast and brightness, while reducing glare, is available in this floor lamp. Its weight base gives it stability while its flexible top section lets the user rotate the light to the best location. Height can be adjusted from 4 to 5 feet by extending the top section.

Phone Flasher
Company: Radio Shack
Phone: 1-800-The-Shack
Price: $34.95
Model: Phone Flasher II

Phone Flashe box with large flashing light

Functional Domain: Hearing Impairment

Description:
The phone flasher is an altering device, connected to the telephone. The device alerts individuals with hearing impairments.

Photo Phone
Company: Ameriphone
Phone: 714-897-4703
Price: 49.95
Model: P-300

Photo Phone with oversized numeric buttons and  9 picture buttons

Functional Domain: Low Vision

Description:
The photo phone has nine programmable buttons with pictures, large numbers, and a flasher for people who are visually impaired.

Zoom Text 7.05

Company: Ai Squared
Model: 7.05 Upgrade
Serial: 1811-358133-5224
Phone: 512-345-4123

Zoom Text 7.05 software

Functional Domain: Low Vision

Description:
Zoom Text is one of the most advanced screen magnifiers available. The software program enables the user to magnify characters in any windows application. Zoom Text also has a built in screen reader, which will speak automatically. For example, when you pull down a menu, the screen reader will speak the contents of each menu item as it becomes highlighted.

Please Note:
These lists contains items which can be found in this lab. It should not be considered a comprehensive list of all assistive technology products or that the products listed will meet the needs of an individual. Consultation with an assistive technology specialist should be considered prior to the purchase of any product.