Key to Access

Product Information

This device is as small as a pack of gum, yet it contains a collection of tools designed to make your entire computer accessible.

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 ten 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.

The built-in voice recorder allows you to dictate notes or record lectures and listen to them later.

Plug the Key to Access into the USB drive and you have access to a suite of these accessibility tools:

• Universal Reader Plus: a very easy-to-use utility that reads to you, and it works with virtually any application. It is ideal for reading email, Microsoft Word documents and web pages. Universal Reader Plus includes the added benefits of Premier's Language Model Information Summarization (LMIS) technology, our updated full color scanning technology and multi-lingual support.
• E-Text Reader: designed to help those who have trouble reading or comprehending the printed word. There are thousands of literature titles now available in electronic format. This reader will read (using digital voices) the electronic version of books ("E-Books, or E-Text") to you. The E-Text Reader can read any document in Standard Text, MS Word, RTF ("Rich Text Format") and HTML formats.
• Scan and Read Pro: a fully powered scanning application that creates an electronic file for documents you scan. Works with virtually all flatbed USB scanners, all-in-one units and those with automatic document feeders (ADF). Easy-to-use controls get you up and running quickly. It comes complete with voice capabilities for reading, multi-lingual support and summarization features.
• Ultimate Talking Dictionary: a comprehensive and unabridged dictionary AND thesaurus that contains more than 250,000 words and definitions that can be read to you. It includes references to historical people, places, technical jargon and slang and will work with any computer application. With our new INTERLINK technology, relational word linking allows the user to search by idea or concept.
• Premier Predictor Pro: a talking word prediction program that will work with virtually every program on your computer where typing is required. Predictor Pro will display a probable word list next to words as you type.
• PDF Equalizer ML: a must-have software solution that transforms PDF files from mere content to true study tools. With tools that allow the user to select portions of text to be read aloud, navigate complicated charts and diagrams, even save your own notes, PDF Equalizer ML is the perfect study tool when using PDF files.
• Talking Word Processor: a fully-functional word processing package that talks. It also includes a talking grammar check, word prediction, content summarization, highlight/extract capabilities, integrated dictionary and a variety of tools to assist in proofing your documents. All files can be saved in standard Microsoft Word format. It is an invaluable tool for teaching word processing and for general literacy.
• Text-to-Audio: a high-end application that can quickly and easily convert PDF files and electronic text to audio formats, including WAV and MP3. Create audio files of study notes, textbooks or classroom handouts.
• PDF Magic Pro: a unique and powerful software solution for working with PDF files. PDF Magic Pro allows the user to convert all types of PDF files quickly and easily into more accessible file formats which include Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format, HTML and standard text files. Its "Exact Match" technology allows unsurpassed accuracy while retaining full page formatting, including color graphics, photos, boxes and columns.
• Talking Calculator: a fully functional talking calculator that works with or without a screen reader. Easy to use with large keys and contrasting colors, it displays your entries and your results as you work.
  

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 students are already know and are willing to use. CAPITALIZE on it.
• 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™).