Assistive Technology Ashley Greeley Discover Screen Software Image of keyboard on the screen – Customizable – Touch screen with fingers – Pointing device.

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Assistive Technology Ashley Greeley

Discover Screen Software Image of keyboard on the screen – Customizable – Touch screen with fingers – Pointing device to select keys on screen Mouse Joystick TrackerPro

Uses Unable to move head from keyboard to screen – Keyboard on the screen Focusing on one thing – Easier to stay focused

Disabilities Autism Carpal Tunnel Syndrome MS

Cost $ per license Multiple license – Bulk pricing Small price to pay for the benefits

Comparable Software Comfort On-Screen Keyboard Click-N-Type Virtual Keyboard Hot Virtual Keyboard beKEY Virtual

iPad Handheld device Keyboard on the screen Use fingers to touch keyboard External keyboard

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