Coglink is about Community

• With Coglink you have a community of email buddies.
• Messages and junk mail from people not in your community are blocked.
• You have the control to add and remove people from your community at any time.

Coglink Email is SIMPLE

• Coglink is visually simple and clear (no hidden menus).
• You don't need to remember email addresses.
• Updates to your program will be delivered to you automatically. There is no need to run special software or ask for updates.
• The program will allow sharing of pictures.

Who uses Coglink?

• People who want a simple way to stay in touch with friends and family.
• People who have access to a computer, but find it is not used because of the complexity of setting it up and maintaining it.
• People who have been unsuccessful in using other email programs because they are too hard to learn and there are too many things to remember.
• People who will not tolerate email carrying computer viruses, ads for drugs, pornography, fake charities and get-rich-quick scams.

Coglink Email is SAFE

• You decide who you want to email. Only those people can exchange email with you. There is no limit on the size of your correspondent list. You simply contact our HelpDesk to add new correspondents.
• The program is naturally "junk email" resistant. You receive messages only from those on your designated correspondent list.
• Your computer cannot be infected by viruses, spyware, etc. through the basic Coglink program. (Note: viruses and spyware can be transmitted in other ways. Be sure to protect your computer.)

Coglink is Easy to Learn

• Coglink includes an automated training program that helps users learn all the basic skills for using the mouse, keyboarding, and email.
• The training program is positive and designed with proven instructional principles.
• Each lesson begins with a skills check and places the user at the appropriate level of training.
• Each lesson provides plenty of demonstration and practice to insure users can successfully email before they begin corresponding with their email partners.
• The program includes automated feedback but assumes that a support person will be available as needed.

Coglink is Customizable

Coglink has several advanced features that can be added to the "basic" program at a later time. It comes with an easy to use "Helper" link (that allows clinicians and care providers to instantly add, change, or remove advanced features.
Advanced features include:

• Word prediction that helps users spell and write complete sentences.
• Individualized templates that assist users in creating interesting email messages.
• A "speak" button that allows users to hear incoming messages and to proofread their outgoing mail.
• A "delete" button that lets users to delete messages without having to respond to them.
• A "save" button that allows users to reply to messages at a later time.
• A "sent mail" button that allows users to reread previously sent and received messages.
• A carbon copy or "cc" function for sending a message to more than one person.
• Capability of sending photo attachments.
• Capability of printing email messages and attachments.