Disabled
Student Services
High Tech Center
The High Tech Center (HTC) is located in the Learning Center and provides DSS students the opportunity to learn how to use our adaptive computer hardware and software. Following the recommendations of DSS staff, students will be advised to meet with the High Tech Center Lab Technician, where students will be trained on the specific adaptive hardware and software.
Here are some of the adaptive technology available to students in the High Tech Center:
- Kurzweil 3000 - Visually highlights text as it reads using synthetic speech which is displayed on a PC monitor. Used for reading textbooks or class materials.
- Kurzweil 1000 - Uses synthetic speech to read textbooks and class materials after it has been converted into an electronic format.
- Zoom Text - Enlarges print as viewed on a PC monitor.
- Visual Tech - Enlarges print documents using a camera and projects the image onto a monitor.
- JAWS for Windows - PC based screen reader used by blind and visually impaired persons.
- Super Nova - Enlarges print displayed on a PC monitor and also uses synthetic speech to read what is on the screen.
- Dragon Dictate - PC based program whereby a student can operate a PC through voice commands, allowing a student to dictate a class assignment into Microsoft Word.
- Alpha Smart - A portable word processor.
- Multiple Abilities Profile (MAP) - PC based program that assists students in determining in which learning modalities they learn best.
- Software Programs - PC based programs to improve concentration, memory, basic English and math skills, etc.
