Our flagship products are IntelliKeys Classic and IntelliKeys USB. Versatile, alternative keyboards that, along with our software tools, allow teachers to adapt curriculum to meet the diverse needs of individual students.

IntelliKeys is a programmable alternative keyboard that plugs into any Macintosh or Windows computer. It enables students with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities to easily type, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays, and execute menu commands.

IntelliKeys was released by IntelliTools in the early 1990’s and was based on the Unicorn Keyboard. IntelliKeys is now one of the leading alternative keyboard device in the world with sales of over 55,000 boards. IntelliKeys is available in two flavors: a Classic and a USB version. (The USB model is Windows 2000 compatible.)

IntelliTools has created a keyboard that’s flexible enough to meet a wide variety of access and learning needs. Unlike the keyboard normally attached to the computer, the IntelliKeys look and functionality is changeable by sliding in different overlays. The IntelliKeys keyboard comes with six standard overlays that are ready to use with any word processing program or software that has keyboard input.  You can also use IntelliKeys with a growing number of commercial software programs made by IntelliTools and other publishers. Each of these programs come with their own custom printed overlays that work automatically when you load the software. 

Customize settings for students
A special set-up overlay allows you to customize keyboard settings such as the response rate and the repeat rate to facilitate access for students who tend to press unwanted keys or keep their finger on a key too long. 

Easy to use Switch Interface
IntelliKeys is a convenient and flexible switch interface and works with a wide variety of switch software. It’s an ideal tool for integrating your switch user with IntelliKeys and mouse users.

Create Custom Activities
IntelliKeys becomes an even more powerful communication tool when you design your own curriculum activities and custom overlays using OverlayMaker®, IntelliTalkII®, IntelliPics®Studio, and IntelliMathics™.   Overlay Maker is a very easy to learn program that can be used to make an overlay for any type of software applications a student might use.

IntelliKeys was selected for the Certificate of Merit from Media & Methods, a publication providing current information on educational media to schools. The certificate is awarded to products that meet the technology needs of today’s changing classroom.

Annually "Dr. Toy" selects products that enhance play and learning, meet high standards for design, durability and quality, and have lasting play value. Early Childhood News chose IntelliKeys as Best Picks.

IntelliKeys was awarded first place in a national search to find innovative computer solutions to barriers now faced by an estimated 43 million disabled people. Organized by John Hopkins University and funded by the National Science Foundation, MCI Communications and Microsoft Corporation, John Hopkins National Search chose IntelliKeys from over approximately 800 contestants nationwide.