Classroom Suite is accessible to keyboard, mouse, IntelliKeys, and switch users.
IntelliKeys
IntelliKeys is IntelliTools’ award-winning adaptive keyboard that connects to Windows or Macintosh computers. The original IntelliKeys was created in 1991. IntelliKeys USB was introduced a decade later. Both IntelliKeys models (Classic and USB) offer a range of access settings to meet the needs of people with various disabilities. Access settings can be customized for individual students. IntelliKeys is most powerful and versatile when used with IntelliKeys overlays.

IntelliKeys Overlays
The IntelliKeys keyboard works in conjunction with interchangeable IntelliKeys overlays. An overlay is a printed sheet of paper or plastic that is placed over the touch sensitive, front panel of the IntelliKeys. Each overlay has a keyboard layout printed on it that may correspond to an on-screen document. Simply insert the appropriate overlay and begin working. Pressing a printed key on the overlay sends the desired information to your computer. Using overlays, a student can type letters, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays, or execute menu commands. A teacher can also customize IntelliKeys access settings for a student using the IntelliKeys USB Control Panel or Setup Overlay.

IntelliKeys for Switch Users
IntelliKeys has two built-in, programmable switch ports allowing the IntelliKeys to be used as a switch interface. Many commonly used switches can be plugged into these jacks. In addition, the keyboard itself can behave as a two-key keyboard, thus replicating the actions of two switches. One switch area (one key) covers the entire left side of the IntelliKeys touch-sensitive surface, while a second switch area (a second key) covers the entire right side.

About the Classroom Suite Access Supplement
The Classroom Suite Access Supplement includes the Access QuickStart guide and a new selection of IntelliKeys overlays. The Access QuickStart describes alternative access features available to Classroom Suite users. A printable copy of this guide (in pdf format) is included with the Classroom Suite Users Guide.

The preprinted, plastic overlays provided with the Access Supplement include general purpose overlays and activity specific overlays (see the next page for a complete listing). These overlays have been designed for use with Classroom Suite.

Download pdf Classroom Suite Access QuickStart