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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 & Hours


Fall 2009 Open Lab Hours

Bremerton Campus - Business & Technology Building, Room 100 (Business 100)
Monday & Wednesday   12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday      10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   
                                            1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Also open on the following Fridays from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
September 25th
October 9th & 23rd
November 6th & 20th
December 4th

Lab will be open during finals week. Hours will be posted the first week in December. 

Note:  lab hours are subject to change due to unforeseen events.


Technology Available

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Dragon is a voice recognition program, using your voice you input data and commands to control the computer.

Maltron Keyboards

These 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.

ZoomText

Using both magnification and voice output, ZoomText can magnify a screen to 16x the normal size for individuals with low vision.

CCTV Text Enlarger

Device used to magnify any document without the use of a computer.

Open Book

Scans texts or documents to be translated into Braille or read aloud by software such as JAWS or                      
ZoomText.

Braille Printer

Prints any text document in Braille.

Equipment Use Priority

1.  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 Atmosphere

Because 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.