Overview

Students needing assistive technology should:

• Complete the DRC application process
• Complete the Assistive Technology Consultation/Alt Media Training Request form with your Access Specialist during your intake appointment
• Meet with the DRC Assistive Technology Specialist who will assess needs and recommend assistive technologies

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

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

Equipment Check Out

The following equipment is available for loan to eligible students:

• Livescribe Pen
• Assistive Listening Devices

Getting Good Grades with Gadgets

AT Specialist John Lee is currently teaching a Student Success Seminar through the Academic Skills Center. The next scheduled workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 24th at 11:00 am in the Kennedy Library, Room 111-H. Information from his handout can be referenced at Getting Good Grades with Gadgets.

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.