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PEP classes are supplied with
Windows computers equipped with Microsoft Word and
Internet Explorer. All PEP computers are connected
to the MCPS network allowing staff to use it for e-mail
and internet access.
In addition, each classroom has a computer equipped
with an Intellikeys and related software including
Intellipics, Intellitalk, and Overlay maker. For information
on these products, visit the Intellitools
web site. Each PEP class also has a license for
Boardmaker and Writing with Symbols 2000 software by Mayer
Johnson.
Other assistive technology found in each PEP classroom
includes: a Voice in the Box augmentative communication
device by Frame
Technologies, and a BIGmack or One Step Communicator
augmentative communication device from Ablenet.
Many PEP classes also have additional BIGmacks, Step
by Step Communicators, various switches, Introtalkers
or Alphatalker augmentative communication devices,
and Touch Windows by Edmark.
In addition to the equipment listed above, Beginnings
classes all have several BIGmacks, Universal Switch
mounters, Powerlinks, and an All-Turn-It Spinner by Ablenet,
Touch Windows by Edmark,
various switches and other augmentative communication
devices as needed for the student population.
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Metro Park North 
