The SWAAAC Loan Library continuously updates and expands. Throughout the school year we spotlight a selection of new additions to keep patrons and visitors apprised of the library's current resources. Please let us know what you think of these latest additions, and reach out to us with suggestions for devices and resources you would like to see added!
Featured Technologies
Invotek Safe-laser System
The Invotek, Safe-laser System is a Bluetooth keyboard that is activated using InvoTek's eye-safe laser. Each key on the Safe-laser keyboard is programmable and can function in several ways, including sending standard keyboard commands via USB or Bluetooth, providing digitized speech output, sending TV remote control functions, or performing internal Safe-laser System functions. The special laser provided with the system is eye-safe and meets FDA Class 1 specifications -- the safest possible classification. The Safe-laser System has been designed to provide a continuum of access options, from very simple "low tech" to complete computer access via a wireless keyboard. For example, one can start out just pointing the eye-safe laser* at a letter board or images and let a communication partner interpret what the point means. Using dwell or a secondary switch, the user can write out messages to the display, access recorded speech, or control a computer, tablet, or phone. You can also control the TV. Finally, connect the Safe Laser System to an inexpensive Android tablet and use our LaserChat Pro app to achieve text-to-speech output without or with word prediction
PODD 12 per Page Expanded Functions Book
The organization and vocabulary included in this page set supports a range of pragmatic functions typically seen in the expressive communication of 2-3 year old children. These functions include: requesting, cessation, recurrence, asking questions, giving opinions, complaining, protesting, expressing feelings, labeling, describing, and informing. This book can also be used for students who require indirect access such as partner assisted scanning.