Key to Access

Don't wait for the world to accommodate you - bring your accommodations with you!

The Key to Access is not much bigger than a car key – yet still opens the world of computer information to individuals with print-related disabilities. A device not much larger than a pack of gum contains a collection of tools designed to make your entire computer accessible. This is the ultimate in portable accessibility!

The Key to Access enables you to take your Assistive Software with you on a portable USB MP3 Player. By just inserting the MP3 Player into any USB Port, the floating tool bar will appear and then you just select any of the eight different tools. The software NEVER needs to be installed on your computer. All your personal settings are saved on your Key to Access so that no matter which computer you use, your access will be the same.

What are the advantages of Key To Access?

No software installation issues!
Not a single file is required to be copied to your computer's hard drive - Everything you need is on the device - Even the voices.
One-time purchase.
The built-in "Live Update" will keep the key software up-to-date as long as you own it.  The only time it needs to be connected to Internet is to check for updates.
Students can use the same technology at home as they do in school.
The ideal tool for transition because it can be used wherever you go.
No IT Staff required.
You never have to wait for your IT Staff to install or update the technology.
Familiar technology.
MP3 players are a technology that virtually all students are already know and are willing to use. Capitalize on that.
Convenient and portable.
It is small, durable and fits in your pocket, unlike a laptop. There are no moving parts to break. Includes its own set of headphones too!
Personal Settings.
Your personal settings are always saved on the Key to Access, so they go everywhere with you, regardless of the workstation you use.
Fast.
Key to Access uses the latest USB 2.0 technology.
Reloading technology.
Can be used to reload the Key if something happens to the data files.
Network compatibility.
Compatible with most network security systems.
Individual file storage.
Students always have access to a storage device for their electronic documents. Use it to save files from other devices (e.g. AlphaSmarts™).

A screenshot of the Key to Access application toolbar.

The Key To Access Contains the Following Tools:

The built-in voice recorder allows you to dictate notes or record lectures and listen to them later. You get 8 powerful tools. Plug it into the USB drive and you have access to a suite of eight accessibility tools: (1) Universal Reader: ideal for reading emails and web pages (2) E-Text Reader: a tremendous study tool that allows you to highlight, bookmark, search and extract text from a document. (3) Ultimate Talking Dictionary: a 250,000-word dictionary with integrated thesaurus (4) The Talking Word Processor: a talking word processor talking word prediction and the world’s most powerful talking grammar check. (5) Scan and Read Pro: powerful scanning software that allows you to capture hardcopy materials in a digital format then reads them to you (6) PDF Magic: outstanding for converting inaccessible PDF files to accessible formats. (7) Text To Audio: Lets you convert digital documents to MP3 format and put them right on your Key to Access player so that you can listen to them away from your computer and (8) an on-screen Talking Calculator.”

Since the tools are built into the 1-Gigabyte USB MP3 Player, you will always have ample space for your files.  Key to Access even comes with its own personal set of earphones. Live Update technology keeps your software up-to-date with the latest software features and functions.

A photo of the Key to Access thumbdrive and earphones.

The Key to Access includes:

Page Last Updated: Saturday, February 09, 2008

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