RESNA and SIG-11 (Computer Applications) invite you to attend the Seventh Annual Developers Forum!!
The purpose of the Developers Forum is to provide an informal opportunity for product developers, researchers and manufacturers to get together with clinicians, RESNA attendees and end users to discuss new technology, provide feedback on existing technology, and formulate ideas for new products. The Forum focuses on products in the areas of computer software/hardware, augmentative communication and environmental control. This is an excellent opportunity for us to provide input into the development process. Developers need to know from clinicians and consumers what features and characteristics are important in a device. This is your chance to let them know!! All RESNA conference attendees are welcome! Refreshments will be available during this event.
Following is a list of the companies/organizations who will be participating in this year‘s event along with the products they plan to demonstrate:
Accessibility Services - Accessibility Services will concentrate on environmental controls and automatic door openers.
Bloorview MacMillan - Both existing WiViK products and a NEW product, WordQ, will be demonstrated. WordQ is a word cueing writing tool for persons with writing difficulties. Input from attendees regarding future development needs is requested.
Enkidu Research, Inc. - Enkidu Research will be demonstrating the latest version of the Portable IMPACT V1.1 Palmtop, Handheld, and Tablet line of AAC devices. Highlights include symbol-based communication pages, the new Tablet device, and a preview of upcoming features.
HoneySoft - Prophet is a word prediction program which was first developed in 1983 at KTH in Sweden and is distributed by HoneySoft, a one-person company in Stockholm, Sweden. It is distributed by various small companies in Scandinavia and England for Swedish, British English, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish. A 32-bit version has just been developed for British English and Swedish and will be shown at the Developers Forum.
Madentec Limited - Madentec enables extraordinary people to do ordinary things by providing 100% hands-free access to the computer, and voice control of their home. Products include Tracker 2000 (head pointer mouse replacement), ScreenDoors 2000 (predictive on-screen keyboard), and Nemo (portable EADL). Visit our web site for all the latest.
Neural Signals Inc. and Center for Rehabilitation Technology, Georgia Tech - Morse code could be an efficient input method for many individuals with severe mobility impairments. However, the steep learning curve to proficiency prevents most people from using it successfully. We will demonstrating a multimedia training program for Morse Code developed by a senior design class which we hope will flatten out this learning curve.
P.I. Engineering, Inc. - We will be showing our line of mouse and keyboard adapters (Y-mouse) as well as our auxiliary keyboard line (X-keys). We will also be introducing a new version of our X-keys which is a 12 key switch interface for USB that sends mouse and/or keyboard signals in addition to discussing and demonstrating the uses of USB in the Assistive Technology Field.
Prentke Romich Company - PRC will be showcasing the Pathfinder, Vanguard, DeltaTalker and the Axs 1600. Come see PRC's newest communication device, Pathfinder, which features both a static keyboard plus a color dynamic display for a new generation of augmentative communication solutions. Come see how the easy, yet powerful Minspeak language is allowing people to speak their minds.
TRACE Research and Development Center - demonstration and discussion of recent research areas which may include the latest developments in EZ Access applied in a cross disability access voting machine, tools to enhance web page accessibility, and protocols for augmentative communication devices.