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Jumbo
Talking Calculator
Description
This calculator is designed for people with
vision disabilities or fine motor disabilities. It has large buttons and after
each button is pressed it gives the user vocal feedback to indicate which
number is being pressed. The buttons are over-sized and the contrast
of white symbols on a black background helps the eyes focus on the symbols.
Purpose
Students with visual impairments may find this
calculator useful in classes where equations are simple. People having trouble seeing numbers on
calculators may find the contrast helpful in speeding up the process of solving
basic arithmetic.Users are required to understand basic arithmetic and have
cognitive executive functioning
capabilities and fine motor skills readily available to operate this
calculator.
Directions
Standard operations of
the calculator apply.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Large buttons,
visual contrast on buttons, vocal feedback
Cons: It is not a scientific calculator, limited
calculation functions
Manufacturer
Information:
Cost: The
price is listed at $29.95.
FirstStreet (Formerly
TechnoScout)
1998 Ruffin Mill Road
Colonial Heights, Virginia
23834
United States
Telephone: 800-704-1209 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-704-1209 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 804-524-9888 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 804-524-9888 end_of_the_skype_highlighting .
Fax: 866-889-9960.
Credit:
Images and device information thanks
to Abledata.com
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Jumbo Talking Calculator
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