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Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

Explore why communication aids are now using The Grid 2, a groundbreaking AAC software with a pedigree of innovation and a user-friendly interface. Benefit from easy set-up, smart editing, ready-made resources, and a wide range of applications.

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Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

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  1. Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology Why are so many communication aids now using The Grid 2?

  2. Reason 1: our pedigree Sensory software has a proud record of innovation Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

  3. Reason 1: our pedigree Sensory software has a proud record of innovation Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Picom • The first dynamic screen AAC program – it ran on a DOS PC

  4. Reason 1: our pedigree Sensory software has a proud record of innovation Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Picom • The first dynamic screen AAC program – it ran on a DOS PC • Winspeak • The first windows based AAC software (and first to include ECU)

  5. Reason 1: our pedigree Sensory software has a proud record of innovation Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Picom • The first dynamic screen AAC program – it ran on a DOS PC • Winspeak • The first windows based AAC software (and first to include ECU) • HandsOff • The first onscreen keyboard to control Windows directly

  6. Reason 1: our pedigree Sensory software has a proud record of innovation Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Picom • The first dynamic screen AAC program – it ran on a DOS PC • Winspeak • The first windows based AAC software (and first to include ECU) • HandsOff • The first onscreen keyboard to control Windows directly • The Grid • The first AAC software to combine symbol and text communication with control of Windows

  7. Reason 1: our pedigree Sensory software has a proud record of innovation Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Picom • The first dynamic screen AAC program – it ran on a DOS PC • Winspeak • The first windows based AAC software (and first to include ECU) • HandsOff • The first onscreen keyboard to control Windows directly • The Grid • The first AAC software to combine symbol and text communication with control of Windows • The Grid 2 • The first AAC program to include a complete suite of desktop apps

  8. Reason 2: ease of use The Grid 2 is so simple and quick to set up Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

  9. Reason 2: ease of use The Grid 2 is so simple and quick to set up Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Smart editing • Automatic cell design based on function and quick short cuts

  10. Reason 2: ease of use The Grid 2 is so simple and quick to set up Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Smart editing • Automatic cell design based on function and quick short cuts • Word lists • Grids may be created automatically from simple lists of words

  11. Reason 2: ease of use The Grid 2 is so simple and quick to set up Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Smart editing • Automatic cell design based on function and quick short cuts • Word lists • Grids may be created automatically from simple lists of words • Importer • Sets of grids made for other systems can be imported directly into The Grid 2

  12. Reason 2: ease of use The Grid 2 is so simple and quick to set up Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Smart editing • Automatic cell design based on function and quick short cuts • Word lists • Grids may be created automatically from simple lists of words • Importer • Sets of grids made for other systems can be imported directly into The Grid 2 • Ready made resources • A huge library of free and paid-for vocabularies and on-line support

  13. Reason 2: ease of use The Grid 2 is so simple and quick to set up Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Smart editing • Automatic cell design based on function and quick short cuts • Word lists • Grids may be created automatically from simple lists of words • Importer • Sets of grids made for other systems can be imported directly into The Grid 2 • Ready made resources • A huge library of free and paid-for vocabularies and on-line support • Easy sharing • Simple to share useful grids between users

  14. Reason 3: Wide range of applications The Grid 2 has so many possibilities Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

  15. Reason 3: Wide range of applications The Grid 2 has so many possibilities Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Communication • AAC for text and symbol users remains at the core of The Grid 2

  16. Reason 3: Wide range of applications The Grid 2 has so many possibilities Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Communication • AAC for text and symbol users remains at the core of The Grid 2 • Built in applications • Email, SMS, Web Browsing. Skype calls, Word Processing, Media player, environment control, calculator, clock, battery meter …..

  17. Reason 3: Wide range of applications The Grid 2 has so many possibilities Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Communication • AAC for text and symbol users remains at the core of The Grid 2 • Built in applications • Email, SMS, Web Browsing. Skype calls, Word Processing, Media player, environment control, calculator, clock, battery meter ….. • Write your own! • The Grid 2 allows you to integrate your own software to do things we have not thought of!

  18. Reason 4: widest range of input options A truly rich set of options to maximise user efficiency Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

  19. Reason 4: widest range of input options A truly rich set of options to maximise user efficiency Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Eye Gaze • Five different eye gaze systems are directly supported in The Grid 2

  20. Reason 4: widest range of input options A truly rich set of options to maximise user efficiency Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Eye Gaze • Five different eye gaze systems are directly supported in The Grid 2 • Switch input • Efficiency of switch input greatly increased by new methods

  21. Reason 4: widest range of input options A truly rich set of options to maximise user efficiency Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Eye Gaze • Five different eye gaze systems are directly supported in The Grid 2 • Switch input • Efficiency of switch input greatly increased by new methods

  22. Reason 4: widest range of input options A truly rich set of options to maximise user efficiency Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Eye Gaze • Five different eye gaze systems are directly supported in The Grid 2 • Switch input • Efficiency of switch input greatly increased by new methods • Direct selection • Support for head pointers, touch screens and other mouse alternatives

  23. Reason 4: widest range of input options A truly rich set of options to maximise user efficiency Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology • Eye Gaze • Five different eye gaze systems are directly supported in The Grid 2 • Switch input • Efficiency of switch input greatly increased by new methods • Direct selection • Support for head pointers, touch screens and other mouse alternatives • Voice input • Highly accurate input by reading cell captions

  24. Reason 5: Big choice of hardware There are many types of PC suitable for use as an AAC device Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology All in one computer Any tablet PC with Windows Fizzbook A school laptop with folding touch screen

  25. Reason 5: Big choice of hardware Some of them were even designed as communication aids Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology

  26. Reason 5: Big choice of hardware We have developed solutions that build on standard machines, but provide all the functionality that is required Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology Physical protection Wheelchair mount Amplification Extra Battery Environment Control Switch input Fittings for Eye Gaze etc The Powerbox is a standard tablet computer With a “backbox”.

  27. Reason 5: Big choice of hardware Lets you use grids on a variety of mobile devices Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology Papoo Touch Grid Mobile 2 runs on CE based devices Jive T3 iPad (iPod, iPhone)

  28. Supporting writing and recording- Meet Katherine! • Katherine is now 11 years old. • Mainly needs physical access, has speech but lots of uncontrolled movement • She is bright and knows what she wants! Fiercely independent

  29. Implementation • Worked with switches and Clicker 5- hard work • Attends a really supportive primary school with a learning support assistant • Has regular visits from the communication and access specialist teacher • Katherine tried eye gaze about 3years ago- settled upon a Tobii P10 with The Grid 2

  30. Implementation • Katherine struggled with small targets Specialist teacher asked me to come and meet her! • It's not that bad after all - May 2009 • Katherine wanted to use a full keyboard for writing, but sometimes wasn’t accurate, especially when tired • Customised her keyboard. She needed thinking time! • Friday afternoon grid- a “two hit keyboard” • Harder when you are Tired • Friday Afternoon Grid

  31. Implementation • Friends helped her customise her rest cells Working in the class- Katherine in class 2009 • Gradually introduced new features and skills over two years • February 2010- new skills being introduced

  32. Moving on… • Katherine has a new device – A Tobii C15/ C-eye with Grid 2. • Katherine has moved from needing 6/8 cell grids to full computer control Katherine uses Kindle and mouse control • Using MS Word, Excel, web browsing, e-mailing and playing games • Katherine is now getting ready to move onto Secondary school • It let's me be independent

  33. Free 60 day demo available info@sensorysoftware.com Sensory Software International - driving innovation in Assistive Technology www.sensorysoftware.com

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