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\r\n\t\tCommunication Tools\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n
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Computer Access Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
\"keyboard<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> keyboard with large print keys, enlarged print keyboard
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\nPrice: $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Enlarged print stickers can also be placed on a regular keyboard.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"alternative<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> alternative mouse, trackpad
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\nPrice: $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information: <\/b>Various models available including trackballs and joysticks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"talking<\/td>Keywords: <\/b>talking barcode scanner
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\nPrice: $$$$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information: <\/b>Smartphone apps are also available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"speech-to-text<\/td>Keywords: <\/b>speech-to-text software
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\nPrice: $$<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Smartphone apps are also available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"text-to-speech<\/td>Keywords: <\/b>screen reader software
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\nPrice: $$$<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Price Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Symbol<\/th>Price Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
$<\/td>$5-$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$$<\/td>$51-$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$$$<\/td>$101-$200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$$$$<\/td>$201+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Communication Enhancement Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t
\"voice<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> voice amplifier, voice projector
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\nPrice: $$$<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"video<\/td>Keywords:<\/b> video and voice chat software
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\nPrice: often free<\/b>
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\nAdditional Information:<\/b> Accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Communication Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
\"communication<\/td>Keywords: communication bracelet
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\nPrice: $
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\nAdditional Information: Several different themed bracelets available.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"communication<\/td>Keywords: communication book
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\nPrice: $<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"communication<\/td>Keywords: communication wallet
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\nPrice: $ - $$
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\nAdditional Information: Symbols can be changed flexibly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"communication<\/td>Keywords: communication board
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\nPrice: $
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\nAdditional Information: Various themed boards are available and can be customized.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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