Assistive Technology
Quick Links
- Overview
- Assistive Technology Consultation and Training
- DRC Tech Exploration Lab
- Equipment Check Out
- Getting Good Grades with Gadgets
- Kennedy Library
- Contact
Overview
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Students needing assistive technology should:
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Assistive Technology Consultation and Training
The DRC Assistive Technology Specialist offers consultation and training on the following:
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking (speech recognition software)
- JAWS (screen-reading software)
- Livescribe Smartpen
- Zoom Text (screen-magnifying software)
- Read Please
- Natural Reader
- Read & Write Gold (text reading software)
- Kurzweil 3000 (text reading software)
Training is available from 9:00am--4:00pm on Tuesdays/Thursdays, and 9:00am to noon on Fridays. To request training, complete the Assistive Technology Consultation/Alt Media Training Request form with your Access Specialist
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DRC Tech Exploration Lab
The following assistive technology is available at the DRC site for exploration or training, or for use during alternative testing by eligible students:
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking (speech recognition software)
- JAWS (screen-reading software)
- Zoom Text (screen-magnifying software)
- Read & Write Gold (text reading software)
- Kurzweil 3000 (text reading software)
- ZoomText Large Print Keyboard
- CCTV, aka video magnifier (print enlarger)
- Motorized adjustable workstations
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Equipment Check Out
The following equipment is available for loan to eligible students:
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Getting Good Grades with Gadgets
AT Specialist John Lee is currently teaching a Student Success Seminar through the Academic Skills Center. Fall quarter workshops will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at 1:10 pm and Tuesday, October 23 at 2:10 pm in the Kennedy Library, Room 111-H. Information from his handout can be referenced at Getting Good Grades with Gadgets.
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Kennedy Library
Accessible Computer Workstation Locations
Check out the map that shows the several Accessible Computer Workstations located in Kennedy Library.
Available Equipment
The following equipment is available for use by eligible students:
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking (speech recognition software)
- JAWS (screen-reading software)
- Zoom Text (screen-magnifying software)
- Read & Write Gold (text reading software)
- ZoomText Large Print Keyboard
- Kensington ExpertMouse Pro (trackball)
- CCTV, aka video magnifier (print enlarger)
- Motorized adjustable workstations
- Dual LCD monitors with monitor arms
Note: A Self-Serve Station on the Library 2nd Floor includes a printer, scanner and computer with Read & Write Gold software. For instruction on how to use the Self-Serve Station, please contact AT Specialist John Lee at jlee245@calpoly.edu.
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Contact
For training on all or any of the above specialized equipment, contact the DRC Assistive Technology Specialist, John Lee, at 756-5972 or jlee245@calpoly.edu. (top)
San Luis Obispo, California 93407