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TechnoTalk is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by TASC (Technology solutions for computer Access, Seating and Communication) Consultants. It provides information and reviews on assistive technology for access to computers, voice output communication, environmental control systems, seating and powered mobility.

2009 Issues:

• Vol 18, No3 - May 2009 (PDF - 484 KB)
  Powered Mobility – alternate controls explained, Part II
  Switch Accessible Digital Camera
  
  
• Vol 18, No2 - March 2009 (PDF - 484 KB)
  Powered mobility – alternate controls explained
  
  
• Vol 18, No 1 - Jan 2009 (PDF - 458 KB)
  Communication Software for Macs
  
A Look at Mini Laptops

2008 Issues:

• Vol 17, No 5 - Nov 2008 (PDF - 396 KB)
  Materials for seating
  
  
• Vol 17, No 4 - Sept 2008 (PDF - 396 KB)
  Integrated Communication Systems
  
  
• Vol 17, No 3 - July 2008 (PDF - 150 KB)
  OnScreen Keyboards with Voice Output Communication Comparison Review
  
  
• Vol 17, No 2 - May 2008 (PDF - 215 KB)
  Onscreen Keyboard Review
  
  
• Vol 17, No 1 - March 2008 (PDF - 550 KB)
  What’s new in Microsoft Vista?

2007 Issues:

• Vol 16, No 6 - November (PDF -355 KB)
  Positioning of the Leg, Ankle and Foot
  
  
• Vol 16, No 5 - September (PDF -542 KB)
  NeuroSwitch Review
  Position of the head and neck
  
  
• Vol 16, No 4 - July (PDF - 473 KB)
  Seating and positioning of the trunk
  Palm-sized AAC devices
  5th National Wheelchair Syposium on Wheelchair Safety and Standards
  
  
• Vol 16, No 3 - May (PDF - 386 KB)
  Eye control technology
  
  
• Vol 16, No 2 - March (PDF - 845 KB)
  Seating and Positioning
  
  
• Vol 16, No 1 - January (PDF - 349 KB)
  Small Talk
  Introducing new TASC consultants: Sarah Nottage and Salli-Ann Craik
  The speech in speech generating devices

2006 Issues

• Vol 15, No 6 - November (PDF)
  The Christmas alphabet | SwitchIt Christmas | Free Christmas games online |
  PowerPoint for switch access users | 'Talking stocking fillers | Wheelchair camera
  
  
• Vol 15, No 5 - September (PDF)
  What's new in seating? Pressure cushion review.
  Welcome to TASC: Introducing new staff, Nathenya Emery, Petra Karlsson and Claire Blewett.
  A freeware Office Suite and Email Program to look out for!
  
  
• Vol 15, No 4 - July (PDF)
  Dynamic Devices Comparison Table
  
  
• Vol 15, No 3 - May (PDF)
  Types of Environmental Control Systems
  
  
• Vol 15, No 2 - March (PDF)
  Access Internet Explorer 6
  
  
• Vol 15, No 1 - January (PDF)
  Interfacing Assitive Technology with Power Wheelchairs
  New staff - Anna Titmuss

2005 Issues

• Vol 14, No 9 - December (PDF)
  Christmas Software Ideas
  
  
• Vol 14, No 8 - September (PDF)
  Manual Tilt-In Space Wheelchairs
  Communication Devices with Static Displays and Digitised Speech: A Comparison
  SeatSafe Focus Group Meeting
  Microsoft Accessibility Update Newsletter
  
  
• Vol 14, No 7 - July (PDF)
  A chair with a view
  Scripting Power Wheel Chairs (part 2)
  Meet Peter Chapple - the new OT, Seating Consultant at TASC
  SeatSafe Focus Group Meeting
  
  
• Vol 14, No 6 - June (PDF)
  What is word prediction?
  
  
• Vol 14, No 5 - May (PDF)
  Scripting power wheelchairs
  ARATA Conference 2006
  Website Review
  
  
• Vol 14, No 4 - April (PDF)
  Tips for the DV4 Communication Device
  Software Review: What is the Read and Write Program?
  NovitaTech Snowy Hydro Telecommunications Road Show
  
  
• Vol 14, No 3 - March (PDF)
  Proximity Sensor Interface (PSI)
  - New Developments in Powered Mobility
  Software Review: What is the Kurzweil 3000 Program?
  
  
• Vol 14, No 2 - February (PDF)
  WYNN Software To Enhance Reading, Writing and Comprehension
  Corrections for the Note Takers Comparisions!
  Dragon Naturally Speaking Demonstrations
  Web reviews
  Upcoming conferences
  
  
• Vol 14, No 1 - January (PDF)
  This month Paula has provided an update to our Note Takers Comparison Table.
  The Polyana 3 with Persona Software is discussed by Katherine Young.
  TASC welcomes Liza MacLean, an occupational
  therapist, to the team.

2004 Issues

• Vol 13, No 1 - January (PDF)
  DynaWrite - The DynaWrite is a text-to-speech device which uses DECtalk or VeriVox synthesised speech and so can be understood by an untrained listener. It also has the capacity to store digitised (natural) speech or environmental sounds.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 2 - February (PDF)
  Wise: DX - A system for customized powered mobility options and integrating
  assistive technology options.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 3 - March (PDF)
  Review of Notetakers - For students who have physical difficulties with handwriting, but find typing easier, there are some very good lightweight notetaking devices that can be used as a 'pen and paper substitute'.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 4 - April - unavailable
  
  
• Vol 13, No 5 - May (PDF)
  Review of Pressure Mapping - There are different brands and types of pressure mapping systems on the market, however the general characteristics and principles of pressure mapping are likely to be related to many systems available. Pressure mapping can be utilised on a number of different surfaces, however this article will focus on its applications to seating systems.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 6 - June - unavailable
  
  
• Vol 13, No 7 - July (PDF)
  Learn more about Mercury, a voice output
  communication device that is new to the TASC service.
  Call for papers for the AGOSCI conference.
  We welcome Natalie Carden to the TASC team.
  Free Computer Activities for Switch Users - Part 4.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 8 - August (PDF)
  Discover Switch USB and Discover TemplateMaker.
  Free seminar on WYNN and Test Talker Literacy Software.
  Free Computer Activities for Switch Users - Part 3.
  Technability new look website.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 9 - September (PDF)
  Computer settings for ease of use.
  Free switch accessible software (part 2).
  New DynaVox Series 4 (DV4).
  
  
• Vol 13, No 10 - October (PDF)
  V-Trak AXXIS Backrest system.
  Free switch accessible software.
  Training news.
  
  
• Vol 13, No 11 - November (PDF)
  ARATA 2004 feedback continued.
  Name change Regency Park.
  Minspeak Seminar.