REACH Tablet Interface Author

Manufacture: Applied Human Factors (AHF)






The REACH Tablet Interface Author is an on screen keyboard assistive technology tool. It helps students use the computer keyboard and also assists in their speech development.. If student’s have trouble using the reach keyboard, they have the ability to use a standard mouse or any pointer device. The REACH Tablet Interface Author has numerous add on features. This ranges from the standard keyboard to over 300 different add on computer programs available.



Standard Keyboards



Some of the additional keyboards

• Special Keyboards
• Children's Keyboards
• Speech Keyboards
• Reading-Assistance Keyboards
• Musical Keyboards
• Interpreter Keyboards
• Quiz Keyboards
• Game Keyboards
• Talking Storybook Keyboards
• Scanning and Auditory Scanning Keyboards
• Exploratory Keyboards
• Puzzle Keyboards
• Performance-Aid Keyboards
• Template Keyboards
• Secret-Code Keyboards
• Point/Click Motor Skills Keyboards
• Memory Assessment Keyboards
• and many more

The REACH Tablet is an innovative approach to typing in which a user types using sounds instead of letters. It seems that it was originally designed for students with learning disabilities (especially spelling). I believe that any student could learn from this approach.

I was unable to find research data on the effectiveness of the Reach tablet and software.


Prices: REACH Interface Author™ Version 5 $325
REACH Tablet $4899
Add On $49 - $349