Disability Services: Adaptive Technology Lab and Testing
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Computer Lab Policies
Some of the software available in our computer lab is:
Duxbury Braille Translator
The Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) is used by almost all of the world's major Braille publishers to convert documents from print into Braille. This software can produce contracted and uncontracted literary Braille, mathematical symbols, and technical Braille. DBT can also translate documents into foreign languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic. With advanced notice, the Disability Services staff is pleased to convert documents into Braille, allowing Braille readers access to the same materials as their sighted peers. For additional information on this product, please visit www.duxburysystems.com
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000
is a reading, writing and learning
software for students, including individuals with dyslexia, learning
difficulties, or those who are English Language Learners. With the
aid of visual and auditory feedback, the software helps students
keep up with assigned reading, learn critical study skills and successfully
complete writing projects and tests. The software can access virtually
any information, whether it is printed, electronic, or on the Web.
It then reads the words aloud to the student in clear, humanlike,
synthetic speech, while a patented dual highlighting feature adds
visual reinforcement. Visit their website for more information and
to request a free demo disk at http://www.kurzweiledu.com. You can also view an online flash demonstration of Kurzweil 3000 at http://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3000demo/k3000demo20.html
JAWS
Jaws
is the most popular software in use in the
world today by people who are blind or vision impaired. Jaws works
with your PC to provide access to today’s software applications
and the Internet. Information from the screen is read aloud, providing
technology to access a wide variety of information, education and
job related applications. By streamlining keyboard functions, automating
commands, and eliminating repetition, JAWS allows the operator to
learn faster and easier than ever before. See more information about
this product at www.freedomscientific.com
Zoomtext
Zoomtext
is an integrated magnification and screen
reading software program for computer users who are vision impaired.
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader allows you to see and hear your computer
with perfect clarity. Application Settings include unique settings
such as magnification level, color, contrast and brightness for
each user. As you switch applications, ZoomText automatically loads
the desired settings. To find out more check out their website at http://www.aisquared.com
You can also view a zoomtext product tour at http://www.aisquared.com/Products/zoomtexttour/index.cfm
Inspiration
Inspiration
is a software program that helps students
plan, research, and complete projects successfully. With the integrated
Diagram and Outline Views, students create graphic organizers and
expand topics into writing. This powerful combination encourages
learning in multiple modes. To download a free demo of inspiration
and to find out more about this program visit http://www.inspiration.com or to view a tour of inspiration please visit http://www.inspiration.com/quicktours/index.cfm?fuseaction=Insp_Quicktour_QT
Co:Writer
Cowriter is software program that helps struggling writers, write their papers, or emails. Co:Writer
will intelligently predict word choices based on grammar and context. This software uses a universal design approach to learning. Some of the benefits of using this software are: improve correct subject-verb agreement, proper spelling, capitalization, appropriate pronoun and article use. This software uses
three dictionaries
to help students increase their vocabulary and written expression. For a tour of this great software program visit http://www.donjohnston.com/products/cowriter/product_tour.html
Write:OutLoud
Write:Outloud is a talking word processing program designed to help students improve their writing skills and write more effective papers.
This software program reads the students work aloud while highlighting the word or sentence being read. Some of the benefits of this program include: Franklin Spell Checker,
Natural-sounding speech feedback,
Homonym Checker, and draft builder. For a product tour please visit the Don Johnston webpage at the following link. http://www.donjohnston.com/products/write_outloud/wol_product_tour.html
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