AT for Preschool

Products and Services Links

Able Project
Able Project is a searchable database of adaptive equipment product information and adaptations. The site also includes information on resource centers, a consumer forum, a reading room, and links to other assistive technology sites.
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
Sensory Learning Kit (SLK). The kit, priced at $499 includes materials to develop skills in play and daily routines for children who are blind or visually impaired.
Assistive Technology, Inc.
“Assistive Technology, Inc. is a premier developer of hardware and software solutions for people with physical, cognitive, and speech disabilities. Explore our Web site to learn more about our augmentative communication devices, speech-generating devices, assessment software, and services.” This Web site is a for-profit company that includes a variety of software and AAC devices for people of all ages.
Closing the Gap
The site provides information on adaptive materials and practices to enrich the lives of persons with special needs. It also contains selected articles from their bimonthly publication. Members have full access to articles on the Web site. There is also a listing of new products developed with accompanying reviews. The site is for all ages of children and adults with disabilities. An annual fee is required.
CompuChild USA
Founded in 1994, CompuChild is a national franchise company focused on preschool computer education. Training and franchise opportunities are provided by this company for independent clients who wish to provide computer services in early childhood settings. This may be a good resource for teachers and parents who wish to develop skills and business opportunities in computer technology for typically developing children and children with special needs.
Disney Channel
The Disney Channel Preschool is a membership-only site that is compatible only with Windows (PC) computers. A number of interactive learning activities are available that include preschool learning readiness areas including reading readiness, math readiness, thinking skills, daily living skills, social skills, imagination and self expression, computer skills and motor skills.
DynaVox Technologies
The company produces AAC devices for speech communication. Mayor-Johnson, one of its divisions, provides low-tech materials such as Boardmaker for speech communication. “People who are unable to speak can experience the joy of expression through technology referred to as augmentative and alternative communication or AAC. These speech-generating devices help people of all ages and abilities communicate meaningful and functional messages, opening up a world of new possibilities — and increased independence.”
Enabling Devices: Toys for Special Children
The company sells adapted toys, switches, sensory devices, augmentative communicators, and other adaptive products for children with special needs. This site has a list of specially adapted toys that could be used in a preschool classroom.
Enchanted Learning Software and Online Activities
This requires an annual $20 membership fee. There are over 20,000 web pages with a number of links for teachers and parents for reading, holiday, learning, crafts, and related activities. The link to rebus symbols provided here with nursery rhymes appears to be free. Check this out, as you could create adapted books and props for families to use with their children so that they are not missing out on age-old classics!
Exceptional Parent Magazine
This Web site includes online information about accessible toys and play.
Infogrip, Inc.
The company offers a variety of low- and high-technology devices for communication and learning including communication boards and voice output systems. They offer an array of software for the classroom as well as keyboards, mice, adapters, single switches, and other ergonomic devices supporting AT use. In addition, they offer consultation on using AT in the classroom. “Assistive technology should be considered on every individual education plan (IEP). Since the passage of the IDEA in 1997, Infogrip has helped teachers and school-based therapists select and purchase assistive technology devices to increase, maintain and improve the functional capabilities of students with disabilities. We are available throughout the selection process and we offer superb training and technical assistance. Our goal is to assist you in helping every student access the computer for their academic needs.”
IntelliTools
The site includes products and information related to IntelliKeys and IntelleTools. A variety of overlays can be downloaded through the site's Activity Exchange. The company offers preschool to 8th grade products.
Laureate Learning Systems
The company provides software for birth to three and preschool age children with special needs. “We have programs that train cause and effect, turn-taking, early vocabulary, syntax, cognitive concepts, auditory processing, and reading.”
RJ Cooper's Software, Hardware, and Services
This private company provides software and adaptive equipment products for children with disabilities. The company produces various types of software including communication board programs, cause and effect software, etc.
Simtech Publications
The company provides single switch software for preschoolers. “This collection of single switch software from Simtech contains activities for training cause and effect, step scanning, linear scanning, cross scanning and reaction time. For preschoolers and developmentally delayed children.“
TASH Inc.
Adaptive equipment for computer access and communication needs is available from this site.

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