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"A New York-based educational technology startup on Wednesday releases the first device that could answer that question, introducing an Android-powered touchscreen tablet designed for kids both to take to school and bring home. For sale only to schools for now, the Amplify tablet comes pre-loaded with virtually everything a student will encounter during the school day, including all the textbooks, lessons, tests and e-books she might be assigned"

"Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box was originally written as an iPad app and touchscreen explorer for a group of teenagers with autism and complex needs. The Windows and OSX versions of Light Box are free for non-commercial use - including at home or in schools. Light Box has 21 abstract scenes which encourage exploration of basic cause and effect. A range of colours, contrasts and background options are provided."

Play the drums using your mouse or touchscreen

"n Specialbites you will find switch games to download and now tons of 'online switch games' which are also great on a touchscreen and for learning early mouse skills."

"No complex setup, no user calibration, no special applications to develop. Connect any projector and Kinect to your Windows 8 PC Start Ubi software Let Ubi automatically calibrate your environment Your projected display is now a touch screen."

TAP*it is the first ADA compliant interactive learning station designed to recognize the difference between an arm resting upon the screen and a finger or assistive device intentionally tapping an image. Providing an optimal interface for teaching students with special needs at their own pace, TAP*it reinforces skills that can be transferred to other computer-based learning applications utilizing the Internet, educational software or communication devices. Accessible to students with physical or learning disabilities TAP*it is within reach for students using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility devices, providing full access to the screen with easy adjustments that adapt to individualized needs. Worries about navigation are eliminated as users can maneuver up to the workstation and have full reach capabilities. Motorized adjustments provide easy accommodations With the touch of a button, the TAP*it platform can move up or down and the 42" interactive LCD panel can be tilted from 0 - 90 degrzees. These adjustments make TAP*it infinitely more accessible to physically challenged students and their instructors than stationary wall-mounted boards.

PapooTouch represents the new generation of AAC devices, not only when it comes to its shape but also its characteristics. Its large touch screen simplifies its use, makes its more comfortable, and the Writer function enables you to write message with your fingers; that makes it one of the most innovative device on the market. PapooTouch is also a complete device which combines 4 functionalities in 1. It's an AAC device giving back the ability to speak to persons who can't do it anymore. But it's also a device enabling you to listen to music, watch movies, browse pictures and play video games.

"Download FREE games and teaching activities for switch or touch-screen users. Over the years, Ian has created hundreds of games and teaching activities for children who are learning to use switches or touch-screens. "