MUSIC SOFTWARE ADAPTATIONS
Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMI)
77 Cornell St, Suite 303
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 800-497-4072
http://deeplistening.org/site/adaptiveuse
The AUMI software interface enables the user to play sounds and musical phrases through movement and gestures. This is an entry to improvisation that enables exploration of sounds ranging from pitches to noises rather than learning set pieces. This open approach to music enables anyone to explore and express a range of affects, both by themselves and in response to, or in conversation with, others. While the AUMI interface can be used by anyone, the focus has been on working with children who have profound physical disabilities. In taking these participants as its starting point the project attempts to make musical improvisation and collaboration accessible to the widest possible range of individuals. This approach also opens up the possibility of learning more about the relations between ability, the body, creativity and improvisation, from within a cultural context that does not always acknowledge or accept people with disabilities.
DynaVox Series 5 Speaking Software for Windows
PO BOX 88 Rochedale Q 4123
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (07) 3808 6833
http://www.ergobrass.com/trpt/eng/eng_trpt_it.html
The Series 5 Speaking Software with InterAACt and AT&T Natural Voices is a complete software solution for individuals with communication disabilities. It provides dynamic page content and the ability to easily create new pages from scratch or by using the included templates. The software offers multiple access methods, all of which can be customized to meet the needs of the individual user. Along with Series 5 Speaking Software – the package includes InterAACt, which is a complete language system suitable for all ages and cognitive levels. DynaVox has created a language strategy built on real people, real situations and real words! It is also quite easy to program new page sets, or adapt current page sets as the user may desire. The software can work with Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, making it the most robust communication software available for tablet, laptop or desktop computers. It also features computer access and email (ability to sign up for a @MyDvox.com email account). A wide range of voice options are included with the device including AT&T Natural Voices.
