AdaptiveTechnology Lab
(Also known as Assistive Technology or Access Technology).Computers, programs and devices designed to enable individuals with disabilities to use computers effectively.
Location & HoursBusiness & Technology Building, Room 100 (Bus 100)
Spring Quarter 2008 Monday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
*The Lab will be closed on Monday, May 26th.
*Last day for Lab is Thursday, June 5th.
Technology Available
Dragon Naturally Speaking Dragon is a voice recognition program, using your voice you input data and commands to control the computer.
Maltron KeyboardsThese keyboards are designed for students who have limited to no function in one hand or the other.
JAWS (Jobs Access with Speech) JAWS reads aloud all text on screen and all text as it is typed. JAWS is used for students with low vision/visual impairments and can be helpful for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
ZoomTextUsing both magnification and voice output, ZoomText can magnify a screen to 16x the normal size for individuals with low vision.
CCTV Text EnlargerDevice used to magnify any document without the use of a computer.
Open BookScans texts or documents to be translated into Braille or read aloud by software such as JAWS or ZoomText.
Braille PrinterPrints any text document in Braille.
Equipment Use Priority1. Students currently enrolled in Adaptive Technology classes. 2. Students with accessibility needs. 3. All students may use the computer lab during open hours, however, they may be asked to move if a student with a higher priority needs that computer.
Class AtmosphereBecause of the way the Adaptive Technology classes (Oftec 101-109) are set-up, it is entirely possible to have more than one class in the room at a time (meaning that there will be different combinations of what people are working on). It is not uncommon to have from two to four people dictating with Dragon and someone using JAWS to read to them all at the same time.
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