There is some seriously fun software coming out for teenagers/young adults who
have difficulty with standard software (often its visually complex, too fast,
too involved etc). All of the programs listed below are simpler than standard
games for teenagers, can be operated using a switch, mouse, keyboard,
Intellikeys, touch window etc.
Have a look at these from Inclusive Technology (www.inclusive.co.uk)
Switch Connections - includes a "space invaders" style game and a kung fu
kicking game for single or dual switch users with simple graphics and great
sounds (though kung fu is very dark and visually quite "busy"). All the grown
ups I know go back to being adolescents when we put this one on!
Also Ooops - four games for mouse or switch users - move a car, spaceship etc to
avoid hitting obstacles.
And Ziko World - a bit of planning and problem solving needed, but quite a
simple arcade game.
There are some other good ones too - create your own activities in Switch It
Maker or Choose It Maker.
Or use Intellipics (intellitools.com) or PowerPoint (Microsoft) to create
activities which are highly relevant to individual users.
Oh, and Boondoggle Games (I think this is called Liberator Games in the UK) -
switch accessible puzzles and brainteasers. And there's more - Jigsaw (make
switch accessible on-screen jigsaw puzzles with your own photos) from Crick
(www.cricksoft.com), Music Factory (new from Widgit - a GREAT way to make music
without musical skills - www. widgit.com), Writing with Symbols 2000 and
InterComm - Internet access for people who have limited literacy but are
familiar with using symbols (also from Widget).
I could go on, but these are probably my favourites. I would love to hear about
more games like this - I often have people asking the same question.
Regards,
Annabel Gregory
Computer Access Specialist
Regency Park Rehabilitation Engineering
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Subject: Software For The "Adolescent" Developmentally Disabled
Author: "* EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information"
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Date: 19/02/01 12:47 PM
Hello everyone,
Does anyone have any information on the following
adaptive computing software and other related products
in general, specifically geared towards the adolescent
person with developmental disabilities?
What I specifically need information on is computer
software that would be appropriate, and could be
recommended for our agenciesÆ lending library for the
adolescent person with developmental and the different
levels of cognitive disabilities. Any resources or
the latest technological information available today
would be appreciated.
As I am relatively new to this specific technology, in
particular, I would appreciate it if anyone would
share with me any experiences about Intellikey, etc.?
Ruth Burchell
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