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Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is considered to be any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capacities for persons with disabilities. At Learning Support Services students have access to a variety of resources. There are also various sites on campus where assistive technology is available: e.g. computer labs at TI. Previously, where a student may have needed to rely on readers and/or a scribe for writing, the use of assistive technology can now help with many functions including reading text aloud (Kurzweil), printing in Braille format, print enlargers and screen readers which will vocalize text (voice output). Students may also want to provide voice input in order to write (Dragon Dictate). Additionally, some smaller equipment may be loaned to enrolled students on a semester basis. Arrangements are made by contacting Learning Support Services at 973-3342 or stopping by LA 104. The following is a list of some of the items available at Learning Support Services. This is not an exhaustive list. If you are interested in an item which is not listed, please contact the office. AlphaSmart Keyboard The AlphaSmart is a portable text writing tool. It has a notebook size keyboard and an LCD display. Several optional software programs provide word prediction or outline creation. This unit can be used for taking notes. Connections are used to print or do text formatting with a computer. Computers for student use Software
Draftbuilder: A tool to help gather, organize and synthesize information to complete a draft, outline, notes and draft views. Bibliography guide is available.
Kurzweil Reader/Scanner (1000): An optical character recognition software similar to Kurzweil 3000 but provides a spoken and large print output. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Enlarges print for students with visual impairments or learning disabilities. Comtek Assistive Listening Device This is used by students with hearing impairments. The speaker wears a mini microphone around the neck while the listener wears a neck loop amplifier which enhances the function of hearing aids to more clearly hear what the speaker is saying. A conference stand is available for use when working in groups. Dragon Dictate/Dragon Systems, Naturally Speaking This independent voice recognition software allows full hands free operations of a Windows based PC. The user wears a combination headphone/microphone and speaks both computer commands and text normally produced with a keyboard and mouse. Duxbury Systems Braille Translator Braille Embosser This is Braille translation software that transforms a common word processor file to Grade II Braille. Once translated, the file can be sent to the Braille Embosser (Blazie) which produces Braille on heavy card-stock paper. JAWS for Windows Screen reader Zoomtext Print enlarger Four Track Tape Recorders | |||||||
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