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Can any one help or advice on where I can get info on a touch screen pc for a child with learning difficulties
Bob(y)
 
No such thing as a touch screen pc.

What you are after is a touch screen monitor and then software to run it which emulates mouse movement as you draw your finger across the screen and then tap it to click (or doubleclick). The software is normally included with the price of the monitor

Try somewhere like http://www.primemark.com/epos/touch-screens.php
 
When do you want it? I have four touch screen monitors here but they are all being used at the moment. I was going to replace one of them after christmas so I would have a spare then.
 
no idea but it migth be worth seeing if u can get funding from the education authority, i got a pc when i was at college cos im dyslexic, nt sure if they sstill do scheems like that any more though
 
Thanks to all above :help:
*I did mean that Ross honest sorry for my wording (y)
*I really would like to get them one for xmas but it depends on how much they cost so when you replace yours will you keep me in mind for buying it off you(y)
*Dodnt know if education dept do this but will check them out aswell(y)
Bob
 
Bob,

I work with process control systems and we use touch screens in various applications. They're made by ELO, a US company and are quite robust...need to be for factory and mill type environments.

I just popped into their website as I thought they did what they call a "Touch Screen PC" (sorry Ross)

http://www.elotouch.com/Products/Computers/1529LTC/default.asp

I haven't seen one of these but have worked with their other screens for the last 12 years and can't report any poor quality issues.

Price might be a different matter....

Have a look and if you need any help then please get back to me.

Bob
 
Forget about touch screens until your child has had a proper access technology assessment.

There are many types of dyslexia and learning difficulties and numerous pieces of software and hardware to help.

Does your child have reading and writing difficulties? Does he or she have a preferred font size, colour background and line spacing when reading either printed or screen text?

There are big print keyboards available which can be simplified for someone with learning difficulties.

So, the first step is to get your child statemented by the local educational authority. Then get an assessment by an expert. This assessment if properly carried out will address all the needs and offer possilbe solutions.

The Disabity Discrimination Act makes it illegal for schools not to make reasonable adjustment for a student having learning difficulties.

Hope this helps.
 
I love the panasonic toughbook :)

The touch screen is great, albeit a little small and the whole thing is small enough and light enough to cart around......and the casing is strong enough for those days when things just aren't going your way :D

Not blooming cheap though :(
 
Weuexam said:
Forget about touch screens until your child has had a proper access technology assessment.

There are many types of dyslexia and learning difficulties and numerous pieces of software and hardware to help.

Does your child have reading and writing difficulties? Does he or she have a preferred font size, colour background and line spacing when reading either printed or screen text?

There are big print keyboards available which can be simplified for someone with learning difficulties.

So, the first step is to get your child statemented by the local educational authority. Then get an assessment by an expert. This assessment if properly carried out will address all the needs and offer possilbe solutions.

The Disabity Discrimination Act makes it illegal for schools not to make reasonable adjustment for a student having learning difficulties.

Hope this helps.
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a statment will be needed to get LA funding and haveing gone through it twice i recommed u find out what is involved before commiting your child to one, there hard going:(

PS Bob if u want more info on this or depending on what area ur in help getting started with services then PM me or get in touch on msn, i happy to talk about my experiens but not in public
 
The children are statemented already they have a syndrome similar to downs They have limited vision and a physical handicap but are very much into computers altho unable to read or write they like to touch objects on tv screens that is why I am looking at a touch screen for them so when prompted they can touch pictures and learn a little whilst having fun I will contact local education and try them for funds as well as looking myself to buy for them
Regards Bob(y)
 
Written to LA will now have to hope and wait but still looking to find one myself for them
Bob
 
Just an update and a thankyou bought one last week from a company called Touchscreens they were cheapest by far and as its only for the kids to play on I wasnt to bothered about it being a high speck it arrived ok and I set it up quite easily The kids love it so once again thanks for all the help and leads
Bob
 
What timing!

I said I would have a couple of touch screens up for grabs after Christmas and I do! If anyone wants to do me a swap for a 20" or larger LCD screen I have 2 matching 15" 1024X800 samsung touchscreen monitors up for grabs! Both working complete with serial leads and Windows drivers. I have another 15" touchscreen too which I will swap for an 18" or larger LCD.

All these swap based on collection from Preston area or by agreement....

All monitors working and with all leads, they are all 15" and all 1024x800 samsung monitors modified to touchscreen by a specialist touchscreen company Dicola.

Oh and I have a really nice Samsung SyncMaster 151s with the same specs as above but really nice that I could be tempted to let go for the right swap too!
 
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