| Standard overlays
that come with the keyboards may not provide the customization that a student
needs. Pre-made overlays are available that work with popular software programs
that you may be using in your classroom. Others are available that provide educational
activities for students when used with a word processor. Several sources are available. For
IntelliKeys
| Instant Access Overlays
for IntelliKeys (Intellitools) |
| These full-color
overlays come with a setup file on a disk - just load it into your computer, put
on the overlay and go! You don't have to own Overlay Maker to use these. These
overlays are designed for use with popular Edmark and Learning Co. programs (Living
Books). | 
Thinkin' Things Overlay (IntelliTools) for Thinkin' Things
1 (Edmark) | IntelliTools
Activity Exchange
Overlay Maker users share the overlays and
activities they have designed. The various activities include both Mac and Windows
files designed for users from birth through adulthood. Players allow you to run
an activity without running the program used to create it. (To edit or customize
an activity, however, you need the actual software). They are available for downloading
through the Activity Exchange on the IntelliTools
website. IntelliShare
A forum for exchanging ideas and activities and asking questions to get the most
out of IntelliTools products. Includes a discussion board, Tip & Tricks with
downloadable activities.
Special
Education Technology Center (SET-BC)
This site includes a variety
of overlays and IntelliPics files for downloading. Sample
overlays used in schools to address IEP goals are provided according to subject.
Access Package for
the Blind: Washington State School for the Blind
(Look for accessible software downloads.) This site offers Brailled overlays for
Edmark products. Print the overlays, laminate, then Braille label and tactualize
them. Program
for the Visually Impaired (Dawson Creek, BC)
This group suggests
using IntelliKeys tactile overlays created with a thermoform machine. The tactile
images are placed on IntelliKeys and auditory feedback is added, bringing the
overlay to life. 
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