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Welcome to the Adaptive Technology Center

The Adaptive Technology Center utilizes adaptive software and hardware to meet the needs of students with various disabilities. The computer programs and equipment help students with class work, improve their learning skills, and prepare for tests.

The following tools are available for students in the Disabled Student Services, and Learning Disabilities program:

COGNITIVE DISABILITIES

  • Kurzweil 3000-scan and read textbooks and other paper documents.
  • Inspiration-visual learning tool for developing ideas using diagramming and outlining.
  • SkillsBank 4-software designed to help build basic reading, writing and math skills.
  • Co:Writer-easy to use word prediction program.
  • Write:OutLoud-easy to use word processor program.
  • TextHELP-software program for reading text out-loud, word prediction, and building word ideas.
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking-voice recognition program used for dictation text.

VISUAL DISABILITY
  • JAWS-a screen reading software program.
  • Duxbury-software program used to create Braille text documents.
  • Paragon Braille printer-equipment for Brailling documents.
  • Kurzweil 1000-scans and read textbooks and other paper documents.
  • CCTV-closed circuit monitor for enlarging text and other colored pictures.
  • Zoomtext- software program for enlarging text and menus of other programs.

PHYSICAL DISABILITY

  • Dragon Naturally Speaking-voice recognition program used for dictating text.
  • Joy stick-alternate choice for mouse operation.
  • Keyboard guard-to control keyboarding using a plastic guard.
  • Adjustable tables-for raising and lowering keyboard and/or monitor.