Purchasing resources

Note: When purchasing software for an MCPS school, staff should refer to the AT Bid List (83K pdf). The links below provide purchasing information for parents.

Fusions now have a USB port!

A Fusion is a portable word processor that is now easier to use than ever. See flyer (36K PDF)--5/8/09

SOLO Software

• List Prices: Don Johnston Website
• Price for the parent of an MCPS Student: $453 order form (82K pdf)
• Parents can also purchase Don Johnston products through the MD AT Coop for 5% off list price. more info

Headphones

• Simple headphones are fine for most applications. You can buy headphones at Radio Shack and a variety of other stores.
• These headphones, which have a microphone attached, have been used successfully with speech-to-text programs. Plantronics 355 headphones, sold to MCPS by Hartford Computer Group.

Headphone splitters allow you to group students at the computer for tasks that involve sound. You can buy splitters at Radio Shack or Daydeal and a variety of other stores.

USB flash drives (also known as pen drives, jump drives, thumb drives) can be purchased at computer stores, office supply stores, or online. Try comparison shopping at mySimon or buy from the MCPS bid list.

Keyboard Labels make it easier to see the letters on the keyboard.

• Zoomcaps are uppercase letters in black on white or white on black. Available from LS&S and MaxiAids.
• Keystick labels are lower case and color coded for proper fingering. Available from Onion Mountain Technology ($2.50).