Key Commands
Simple key commands can be programmed into a switch device to perform basic interactive document (iDoc) functions like turning the page or making text read aloud. Below is a chart of those components and the key features required to successfully run them with a switch interface. The iDoc for Unique Learning System®, Positivity®, News-2-You®, SymbolStix PRIME® and L3 Skills® may include more switch accessibility with future development of the product. Some of these features are supported by key command shortcuts that can be programmed into a simple switch device.
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Unique Learning System
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Positivity
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News-2-You
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SymbolStix PRIME
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L3 Skills
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Programmable Command / Key Stroke
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Features
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Interactive Documents (iDocs)
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X
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X
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Right Arrow
Left Arrow
Spacebar
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
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Turn Page Forward
Turn Page Backward
Speak Page
Zoom In
Zoom Out
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Joey's Locker – Spotlight Book
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X
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Enter Key / Space Bar / Left Mouse Click
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Switch activation will advance cartoon to next page.
Pages need a mouse click over the response (left-click progression). These are designed with the idea of a teacher-led, class activity in mind.
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PowerPoint (ULS)
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X
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X
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Enter Key / Space Bar / Left Mouse Click
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Switch activation will advance PowerPoint to the next slide.
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Clicker 6
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X
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- F7 – Select
- F8 – Move
- Ctrl-Shift-6 – Hear ctrl-click sound
- Ctrl-Shift-5 – Reverse scan direction
- Esc – Exit scan group
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If you are using one switch, the scan moves to the next group or cell automatically after a delay (which you change within C6 user preferences). If using two switches, you can move the scan to the next group or cell with one switch and select a cell or tab with the other. Check User Preferences within C6 for more information and additional customized
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Skills Practice Activity
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X
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Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Spacebar
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Moves up through the selection cycle.
Moves down through the selection cycle.
Performs the action associated with the selection.
Closes the activity.
Info - Plays Closed Caption text instructions.
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My Switch Isn't Working. Can You Help?
Below are some simple steps you may take to troubleshoot a switch interface issue. N2Y recommends contacting your AT professional for assistance. You can also contact the device manufacturer of the switch interface for technical support on the functionality of the switch itself. It is recommended to test switch interfaces intended for student use prior to the student utilizing them.
- Is the device properly connected to your computer or tablet? Ensure that the device is plugged into the appropriate connections. For example, does the device require a USB or ADB port connection? Is it wireless? This information can be found within the manufacturer's instructions for the device.
- Does the device require software to properly function with the activity? For example, the Crick USB Switch Box requires USB Switch Box software installed on your computer. The IntelliKeys/IntelliSwitch requires the IntelliKeys/IntelliSwitch software installed. Some older switch interfaces are limited as to which key presses they can program to each switch.
- Has the device been programmed properly? Devices vary in functionality and capability. Some switch interfaces are limited to one command while others have multiple functionalities such as keystrokes, mouse clicks, drag lock, macros, and hotkeys. Some switch interfaces are programmable, allowing you to set up switches for a wide variety of keystrokes. Others are not and are limited to the ones listed on the interface installed by the manufacturer. Ensure that the device you are using has been programmed according to its capabilities and intentions allowing it to send the necessary keystrokes for each program to function successfully.
