AbleNet Bookworm / AbleNet, Inc.
Call number: EQUIP 371.3 Abl
Barcode: 3713
Summary: A battery operated reading machine literacy tool which enables students with
disabilities to read. Up to four picture books previously recorded by a teacher, parent or adult.
Able to record any children’s book up to 32 p. in length. Three prerecorded books can be
checked out: If You Give a Pig a Pancake (barcode 3511) Silly Sally (barcode 3510) and That’s
Life (barcode 4388.)
Aesop in ASL : Four fables told in
American Sign Language / by
Texas School for the Deaf with funding by
the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Call number: EQUIP 398.245
Barcode: 2127
Summary: Features four Aesop fables in ASL. At the end of each story there are five activities
that enable the user to improve his or her skills in using pronouns, sequencing, reading
comprehension, synonyms, and vocabulary.
Boost: Personal Video Magnifier /
AbleNet, Inc.
Call number: EQUIP 371.335 Boo
Barcode: 5685
Summary: A reading support tool for children and adults with limited vision. Durable design and
user-friendly interface make it easy for clients to Boost their reading and comprehension.
Technical: Magnification range: 1.9X-13.6X ; 2 levels, 3 color modes. Battery capacity: 1500
mAh; battery working time: 2.5 hours ; charging time 2.5-3hrs. Freeze frame. LCD screen size
105 x 72 X 17 mm. Power adapter 5V 1.5A.
Children's Speller and Dictionary /
Franklin Electronic Publishers.
Call number: EQUIP 428.1
Barcode: 4962
Summary: Handheld dictionary and speller offering 40,000 definitions and spell correction for
over 46,000 words. Also offers cursive animation feature, games and calculator.
Technical: Requires four AAA batteries.
ClassMate Reader / HumanWare.
Call number: EQUIP 372.412 Clas cop.1
Barcode: 4804
Summary: Designed for people with reading difficulties, this hand held device allows students
to listen to textbooks and study materials while following highlighted text on the screen. Study
tools include items such
as bookmarks, recorder, highlighting function and a speaking dictionary.
Technical: System reads DAISY, NIMAS, NISO, txt, xml, and html files. This particular software
version does not include playback of MP3 files.
Note: In-library use only due to license restrictions.
A catalog of equipment available from the DISABILITY RESOURCE LIBRARY at the Center for Disabilities & Development:
Equipment Catalog 2014
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