Assistive Technology

Upon meeting with a DS counselor, a student’s need for assistive technology in regards to their documented disability will be explored.

Several types of assistive technology are available:

Dragon Naturally Speaking 9.0: Voice Recognition Software

JAWS 9.0: Screen Reader

Zoomtext 9.0: Screen Magnification

Optelec: CCTV or closed circuit TV

ERICA: Eye gaze response system

SPRITE: FM Amplification System for Classrooms

Tiger &Duxbury: Braille translation system

Kurzweil 1000& 3000: Allows DS to convert text to electronic format

ABBYY Fine Reader: Allows DS to convert text to electronic format

Mini digital recorders are also available for loan to eligible students. These can be checked out on a semester basis.

Computer Labs

Assistive technology is provided in the campus computer labs for students who have established appropriate documentation in regards to disability.

JAWS can be a part of a student’s campus software through their Novell login once that need is identified and approved.

There are several locations where assistive technology can be accessed by students registered with DS who have been approved for use.

Atkins Library
There is an assistive technology lab located on the first floor in room 101C which offers the following: JAWS 9.0
Kurzweil 1000 & 3000
CCTV
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Zoomtext 9.0

For more information on library accessibility, please visit the Atkins website.

IMPORTANT: Students experiencing difficulty with accessing shelved books or resources can request assistance from a librarian. Students can visit the online library catalog and once the book information is found, it can be printed and given to a librarian for further assistance. Barnard Computer Lab

JAWS is available in the first floor computer labs, 108 and 109b. Adjustable tables are available in rooms 101, 103, 105, and 109b

Center for Academic Excellence

A CCTV and Zoomtext are available in 330 Fretwell.

University Career Center

JAWS and Zoomtext is available in the computer lab in 150 Atkins

Language Resource Center in the College of Education

JAWS , Zoomtext, and a CCTV is available in room 434 in the College of Education.