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Serotek Introduces Keys for K-12
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Serotek Corporation, the leading
provider of Internet and digital information accessibility software and
services, announced today a program for blind and low vision students called
Keys for K-12. The program puts blind children on par with their sighted
peers as it relates to the use of a computer. Keys for K-12 allows computer
access by providing Serotek's System Access Mobile software for text-to-speech
screen reading and/or screen magnification at no charge. It provides a free
license to carry the capability on a U3-enabled USB thumb drive so students
can plug the drive into any computer anywhere and have instant access to all
resident Windows-based and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel
and PowerPoint. When unplugged, no trace of usage is left behind on the host
computer.
The Keys for K-12 program also includes continuous update service. The
license is renewable every year until the student's eighteenth birthday or
graduation from high school, whichever comes first.
"For children in the 21st century, using a computer is as basic as
learning to read or riding a bike," said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation.
"Imagine a blind child at a friend's house, and the sighted friend wants to
work on a shared science project. Until now, blind kids just felt left out
while the other kids looked at the screen."
The typical screen reader on the market today costs more than $1,000 per
computer and only allows a student to access 1 or 2 computers. These
computers are often located in "special classrooms" which prevents users from
taking part in mainstream classroom activities, inhibits socialization, and
precludes parents from sharing computer time with students at home. The Keys
for K-12 programs aims to place all students in a position of equal access
regardless of home or educational budgets.
"This is our investment in America's future," continued Calvo. "When
every student has the same opportunity to succeed, we all reap a richer and
more vibrant community."
Keys for K-12 levels the playing field for blind children whether at
school, the library, Internet cafe, or Grandma's house. Parents, teachers or
school administrators who are interested in expanding the world of access for
their blind students can complete the online eligibility form at
http://www.serotek.com/kk12.html, which includes certification of visual
impairment from medical and educational professionals, and follow the simple
steps to download the System Access Mobile software to a USB drive.
While System Access Mobile is highly intuitive and many computer savvy
students will be able to self-train in minutes, new computer users can obtain
TrainingWare(TM) online. Special Keys for K-12 pricing is available as well as
a special teacher's package for those who are new to working with blind or
low-vision students. For more information, visit http://www.serotek.com.
Serotek Corporation
Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software
and manufactures accessibility solutions under the System Access brand.
Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek began
with the launch of the first online community specifically designed to meet
the needs of people with disabilities. Since then, Serotek has introduced
several powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal training and
investment. For more information, visit http://www.serotek.com.
SOURCE Serotek Corporation
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