Compass Software for Access Assessment

Compass Software for Access Assessment is an assistive technology assessment tool that helps professionals measure an individual's computer access skills. Designed for assistive technology professionals, occupational therapists, and special educators, Compass provides objective data to help identify appropriate computer access solutions.

Compass uses eight skill tests across three computer access areas—pointing, text entry, and switch use—to measure the speed and accuracy of user actions. The results can help you:

• Diagnose difficulties with an existing interface
• Choose the best alternative mouse or alternative keyboard
• Evaluate performance with different access systems, such as switch use
• Plan training interventions
• Track changes in a client’s abilities over time
• Measure the effectiveness of an intervention

Compass can help identify more effective assistive technology solutions for the classroom, support appropriate workplace accommodations, and improve computer access for individuals with physical disabilities.

Tests can be presented in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic.

Available for Windows and Mac.