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From: bsalter@acorn.co.uk
Subject: Acorn Press Release (Special Access Pack)
Date: 23 Sep 92 12:33:38 GMT
Acorn Launches Special Access Pack
Release Date 23.9.92
Acorn Computers is using the Naidex 92 Exhibition for
Special Needs as the venue for launching its new Special
Access upgrade pack.
Following on from the success of Acorn's BBC A3000 Special
Access computer, this new pack allows any of Acorn's
Archimedes computers to be modified at the time of purchase
to allow a variety of switches and Concept or Overlay
keyboards to be connected straight away.
As well as a hardware expansion card, the pack also contains
a suite of software designed specifically to help users with
physical, auditory or visual difficulties.
Accompanying the software disc is a manual with
comprehensive instructions, but also supplied is a coupon,
aimed particularly at those with poor eyesight, allowing
users to obtain a free audio tape of the manual.
Also supplied in the Special Access pack is "The Acorn A-Z
of Special Needs" - compiled by Northwest SEMERC and the
Northern ACE Centre - which is an indispensible reference
guide to hardware, software and a multitude of support
organisations working in the field of Special Needs.
Acorn's Special Needs Co-ordinator, Vorn Hancock commented
"With the arrival of Acorn's new Special Access pack, our
award winning computers are now accessible to an even
greater variety of users. Coupled with the excellent
software base available for our machines, this pack delivers
a means of empowerment for practically every Special Needs
use. "
The Acorn Special Access upgrade pack is available from all
Acorn dealers, only when purchased with an Acorn Archimedes
computer, at a price of #99.
Ends
Note to Editors: Naidex 92 is being held at the Wembley
Exhibition Centre in north London from 29th September to 1st
October.
Further information from
Vorn Hancock
Special Needs Department
Acorn Computers Limited
Tel: 0223 245200