Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
- A device that allows individuals with disabilities to independently utilize computers.
Who trains students with disabilities on Assistive Technology?
- DSS provides training for students with disabilities on the Assistive software and hardware.
What Assistive Technology is available and where on campus is it located?
Disability Support Services
Location: Harrison Hall 159
Coordinator: Jasper Showers
Lab Phone: 351-2289
Stations Available:
- 4 PCs, 4 laptops, and 3 scanners
Software Available:
- Windows 2000 and XP, Microsoft Office XP, Internet Explorer and much more
Assistive Software Available:
- JAWS screen reader;
- ZoomText Xtra screen magnification;
- Openbook, WYNN, and Omni Page scanning/ screen reading software;
- Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software;
- Duxbury Braille translator
- Scientific Notebook
- TextHelp
- ReadPlease
- Inspiration
Assistive Hardware Available:
- Large monitors
- Ttrackballs
- Touchpad
- Braille printer
- Adjustable tables
- Document scanners
- Three closed circuit televisions
In addition to Disability Support Services, there are six other facilities with assistive stations on campus.
Lab: University Center Computer Commons
- Adaptive Software: JAWS 5.0, ZoomText 8.1, OpenBook 7.0, ReadPlease 2003
- Adaptive Hardware: Scanner and trackball
Lab: Gunter Hall 1530
- Adaptive Software: JAWS 5.0, Zoomtext 8.1, and ReadPlease 2003
- Adaptive Hardware: Trackball, Large monitor, and Adjustable table
Lab: Kepner Hall 0070
- Adaptive Software: JAWS 4.0 and ZoomText 7.06
- Adaptive Hardware: Large monitor and trackball.
Lab: ICET
- Adaptive Software: JAWS 4.5, ZoomText 7.06
- Adaptive Hardware: Large monitor, Adjustable table and trackball
Lab: ICET
- Adaptive Software: JAWS 4.5, OpenBook 5.0, ZoomText 7.05, Duxbury 10.3, OmniPage Limited Edition 5.0
- Adaptive Hardware: Braille printer, Refreshable Braille display, scanner, and trackball
Lab: Michener L117
- Adaptive Software: JAWS 4.5, Zoomtext 7.05, Openbook 5.0, and Duxbury 10.3
- Adaptive Hardware: Braille Printer, Refreshable Braille display, Scanner, Large monitor, and Closed Circuit Television
Additional assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments is available--call Division of Special Education. Phone: (970) 351-2691.