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RJ Cooper's free games for use with a mouse click or switch. Two variations of each game works with Macintosh or Windows

Simple online activities for single switch users

"If you're one of the people that made the switch to Chrome in 2011, here are some extensions and Chrome web apps that you and your students should find handy."

"Want to be a tester? Routinely is a visual communication aide that lets you build routines based on pictures. With Routinely you can: Create routines based on simple tasks or choices using a gorgeous set of built in illustrations or use your own (our current set of illustrations is limited at this point, but we will add more soon) Take photos with your camera or import them from your photo library Set routines to start at particular times of the day Add timers to your tasks and choices Manage the pictures you have added to Routinely separately from your photo library Lock Routinely to switch from an add/edit mode to a simpler routine flow mode"

"MyVoice® Inc. today announced TalkRocket Go™, a wheelchair-friendly app for kids and adults with speech disabilities that is more physically accessible yet more affordable, at just $99. TalkRocket Go lets users connect buttons and switches, including those on wheelchairs, to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod, and then use those controls to speak words and phrases out loud."

"The Click To Read series is a collection of stories for early readers using SymbolStix communication symbols to build vocabulary, encourage early literacy and support comprehension PLUS opportunities for switch training with meaningful content. "

"Below is a list of Adapted Literature available through the Sherlock Center Resource Library. These resources are provided for teachers to help students with severe disabilities participate in the general curriculum. Please limit the use and distribution of these materials accordingly. Printed color notebook copies of adapted literature are available for loan through the Sherlock Center Resource Library. Some titles are available in electronic format and can be downloaded directly from this website. Stories adapted to PowerPoint include sounds/music and allow a student to "click" along using a computer and mouse/switch. "

"The Zingui is a new AAC device from Jabbla. Weighing in at just over 2.5 pounds it is light weight for its 8.4 inch screen. Zingui basic has only recorded voice and Zingui Plus has recorded speech and a choice of Acapela or RealSpeak voices. The Zingui runs MindSpeak software for communication, which uses SymbolStix symbols, Widget and PCS are also available. Other options include WordPower, Picture WordPower and CALL vocabularies. Programming can be done on the device or on a PC computer with MindExpress installed. Access is via touch screen, one or two switch scanning and any other USB based controller. Windows based applications will run on the Zingui (i.e. Media Player, Power Point). The Zingui Plus includes word prediction and grammar morphing. The Zingui comes with your choice of decorator frames for the screen. A carrying case is available and the Zingui has a built in stand. The Zingui runs 6 hours on a regular battery and 12 on a double capacity battery. GEWA Environmental controls are optional."

Free software from Sensory Software International: Switch Driver and Dwell Clicker for students with complex access needs.

From Special Education Services in the Plano Independent School District

"Design Your Scene We offer a variety of artistic sets and actors to fill your stage. Custom Camera Angles Unleash your inner Spielberg, or leave the camera work to us. You can frame your action by selecting a pre-defined camera shot, making and saving your own setup, or rely on our Magicam option for automatic camera switching. Drag-and-drop Animations Quickly bring your characters to life with our patented drag-and-drop animation system available on the web."

"Accessing Curriculum Through Technology Tools (ACTTT) developed and evaluated an integrated technology tool curriculum to support learning standards and provide access to the general early elementary curriculum. The ACTTT model was developed and tested in kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms at Westview Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Eastview Elementary School in Canton, Illinois. Participants included children with typical development, children with disabilities, and children at risk for learning failure. Among the technology tools used in the curriculum were the Internet; computers, digital cameras, digital microscopes, video, printers, scanners, and switches; and software used for writing, graphing, mapping, authoring, graphics, and concept development."

"Hallmark is now offering 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, All the Ways I Love You and Bright and Beautiful in their new Recordable Storybook format. These books allow a parent, grandparent or other to record themselves reading the story and have that recording played back automatically as the pages of the book are turned. A flip of a switch "locks" the recording in even if the batteries die. A very cool idea when used in the way intended, but possibly even cooler if you start thinking about it as an AT adaptable."

Interesting ideas for a traditional product

"The Dynamic Keyboard is an on-screen keyboard which allows you to type using your computer and an input device such as a joystick, trackball, mouse, single switch, among others."

"WWAAC Web Browser You can download the alternative browser for people with communication and/or cognitive impairments. Below you can read more about the special characteristics about this browser. Homepage = favourites page Integrated speech output Switch access Selection set Fully configurable toolbars and buttons Summary function"

"DropTask lets people drag and drop tasks into circles of different colors, then filter them by priority and deadline. You can change the size of circles, and add different people to projects. (Members can also switch to a list view if they prefer, which includes all the same information as the circle view). For visually-oriented people, this layout can help boost productivity (or at least cut down on stress) by letting them see big projects split into small, manageable parts."