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screwdrivers, spare USBs to make back ups, Bluetooth
speakers, and screen cleaners.
10 Trial devices
These are available from a number of Australian suppliers.
They are a great way to try out a speech-generating device
with someone who has communication needs or requires
computer access. Most devices can be trialled for at least
two weeks and in some cases, rentals are available for
longer periods. There is often a waitlist so keep in touch
with your supplier and be prepared to make the most of the
trial time.
electronic journal articles and then you can search for
particular articles just by using keywords that might be in
the text or a tag that you have assigned. It’s also great for
checklists and note-taking at conferences or workshops.
And that’s just the start!
8 Windows apps for games
Apps are all around us and there are some great Windows
8 apps that work well with eye-gaze devices such as the
EyeMobile (eye gaze on a tablet) or PCEye Explore (eye
tracker attached to your PC) without requiring too much
precision and are great for all ages. Check out “Police Pit”
or “Extreme Air Hockey” in the Windows Store (www.apps.
.
9 Toolkit
Working with technology means that it’s important to take
along a toolkit to help with diagnosing issues, measuring,
and tinkering. Wherever I go, I make sure I have a USB
keyboard with trackball, Allen keys for adjusting mounting
systems, measuring tape (you just never know), mini
Correspondence to:
Charlene Cullen
LinkAssistive Pty Ltd
Level 3, 169 Fullarton Road Dulwich,
Adelaide, SA, 5065, Australia
phone: (08) 8330 4102