Dennis.Asher@p0.f626.n690.z3.fidonet.org (Dennis Asher) (09/05/90)
Index Number: 10118
I'm looking (on behalf of a friend) for IBM educational software which
can be used with a single switch. The software should be:
PD, Shareware or otherwise inexpensive.
Pre Primary and Early Primary school level
ie. Very early spelling/math exercises (with authorable content)
The text should be 40 text (not 80 column) or larger.
The parent will start developing her own if it is not available (probably
will anyway). Is there anyone with info about suitable software or
interested in teaming up to develop some PD,shareware (ie. many hands
make light work...sorry about the cliche).
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Internet: Dennis.Asher@p0.f626.n690.z3.fidonet.orgDennis.Asher@p0.f626.n690.z3.fidonet.org (Dennis Asher) (09/13/90)
Index Number: 10352 >>"I'm looking (on behalf of a friend) for IBM educational software >>"which can be used with a single switch. DJANot sure what you mean here about a "Single switch", do you mean DJAa double floppy system? Single Switch software is programs that can be operated by someone pressing a switch (usually connected to the Joystick Port). They use a SCANNING system to automatically move through the options and the user presses the switch when it gets to the right one. Some programs are custom written with that option, or else you can by programs which will POP-UP over standard programs and display and on screen keyboard. I don't know if that makes much sense but they are easier to read than descibe. These systems are used by people with fairly severe physical disabilities which prevent them from using any form of keyboard or even voice recognition. DJAI've got a math game called funnels and buckets which is Funnels is great, we have it here and the kids use it frequently. DJAI've also got a game called Bigrig if you want that too; great Haven't got it, but I think I've seen it on the local boards. If I can't get I'll let you know. Sounds good. Neither program works with a single switch but would be good for others here (at a Toy Library For Children With Special Needs). Thanks very much for the info. Much appreciated. Dennis Asher DJAAnn P. DJA--- via Silver Xpress V2.20 [NR] DJA * Origin: Flower City Central HST, Rochester, NY (1:260/204) DJASEEN-BY: 54/99 124/4210 620/243 632/302 640/820 690/601 604 626 DJA627 711/401 SEEN-BY: 711/403 430 712/625 627 713/606 714/404 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!3!690!626.0!Dennis.Asher Internet: Dennis.Asher@p0.f626.n690.z3.fidonet.org