Thanks!

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mary Jean Dyczko
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 9:09 AM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Assistive Technology] Netbooks

Cathy
 
Here is a link to DynaVox's Vmax: http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/v/ .  The "switch" part will be determined by his/her access needs.  They also have direct selection methods including the use of eye pointing.  In addition, there are many other AAC devices out there with various access methods that should be investigated.  Let me know if you would like additional resources. 
 
Hope this helps,
Mary Jean

Mary Jean J. Dyczko, M.A. CCC/SLP, TSHH, ATP
Assistive Technology Specialist
Innovative Technology Center
Rehab Tech Department
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc.
380 Washington Avenue
Roosevelt, New York 11575
(516) 378-2000 ext. 337


-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Oconnor, Catherine
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:10 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Assistive Technology] Netbooks

Hi all,
 
I was wondering if someone could direct me to information regarding a "VMAX with a switch". I do not work with high tech devices and a patient's daughter was asking about this.
 
Thanks!
Cathy

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Antoinette Verdone
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:35 AM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Assistive Technology] Netbooks

Hello all,

 

I wanted to share with you my experience with the netbooks.

 

We just purchased two systems.  I purchased a usb speaker that works well and I also got a carrying case that I think is good.

 

See attached pictures.

 

I got everything from Amazon.com

 

The speakers are:

Genius SP-i200U USB Portable Digital Speakers for notebooks- Black

 

The case is:

Acer Aspire One 8.9" Mini-Notebook Premium Memory Foam Pouch Case - (Black)

 

I just saw they have one with a front pocket, which would be even better:

Burnoaa Mini-Notebook Premium Memory Foam Pouch Case with Front Pocket - (Black)

 

I installed Etriloquist, Click-n-Type, Skype, Dasher, and Mozilla Firefox.

 

Are you guys recommending any other software?

 

No users yet, but I will report back if I get any feedback.

 

Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP

Assistive Technology Specialist

The ALS Association, Greater New York Chapter

NEW ADDRESS:

42 Broadway, Suite 1724

New York, NY 10004

 

Phone: 212-720-3054

Fax: 212-619-7409

Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx

www.als-ny.org

 

"One cannot consent to creep when one has the impulse to soar"  -- Helen Keller

 

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