Resources

Assistive Technology promotes greater independence for people with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks by providing enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.

Screen Readers

JAWS For Windows - Information from the screen is read aloud, providing technology to access a wide variety of information, education and job related applications.

Magnifiers

Zoomtext Xtra (network) - The most advanced fully-integrated screen magnifier paired with a screen reader – designed specifically for the computer user with low vision and 2x-16x screen magnification is possible.

CCTV - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or Video Magnifier is used for someone with low vision. The book, magazine, worksheet, etc. to be looked at is placed under the camera, and then the material is magnified through the camera to be looked at on a screen.

Bierley Mouse- Powerful hand-held video magnifier that connects to the computer for a 17X and 24X magnification and perfect for the reading of schoolwork, office documents, and more.

Speech-to-Text

Dragon Naturally Speaking - Voice-activated software that allows the user to dictate into almost any windows-based application quickly and accurately.

Text-to-Speech

Kurzweil 1000 (network) - Software that makes printed or electronic text readily available to people who are blind or visually impaired. It combines accessibility, communication and productivity tools to ease and enhance their reading, writing and learning experience and is easily controlled by computer keyboard commands.

Kurzweil 3000 (network) - Comprehensive reading, writing and learning software solution for any struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are English Language Learners.

NaturalReader - Text to Speech, easy to use software that can convert any written text and there is a free download available for any computer .

Auxiliary Aids