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Computer Access Center
and Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology (AT) is available for students with disabilities in the classroom and in the computer labs at the CentreTech and Lowry campuses. Discover which AT would work best for you based on your disability. Contact Sheryl Broadnax for an appointment at 303.360.4781 or Sheryl.Broadnax@CCAurora.edu.

 

Visual Aids

 

 

CCTV
CCTV’s have a large magnifying monitor.
They allow low-vision students to enlarge
text and objects by placing them on the moving platform below
 
JAWS & Zoom Text
Software to make computers accessible for students who are low vision and blind
 
Talking Calculator
Low vision or blind students have equal access to math
 
Colored Mylar Sheets

  • Used to cut down the glare of white
     pages, which can fatigue the eyes

  • Students determine which color works
    best for their vision

  • May be taped to the computer monitor
    to cut down glare

     

 Learning Disability aids

Dictionaries 
Spelling Aid:
 
  • Dyslexia
  • Learning Disability
  • ADD/ADHD
     
Talking Dictionary:
 
  • Definitions
  • Thesaurus
  • Speaks out loud
     



 

Digital Recorder

  • A special digital recorder is an
    alternative to a student note taker

     

Books in Digital Format

  • Recordings for the Blind and
    Dyslexic (RFBD) CDs require
    special players

  • Our newest technology

  • Download books onto MP3

  • Listen to your books on the go


     

LiveScribe

  • Remembers what you write!

  • Records & Playback

  • Store and Search

  • Send & Share notes! 


     

NCR Paper

  • Another student in class takes notes

  • The note taker separates the sheets and gives one copy to the student needing the
    notes


     

Classmate Reader/Viewer

  • Synchronized text and audio

  • Create personalized tests for exam preparations

  • Dictionary

  • Touch Screen



     

Physical Disorder Aids

 
Intellikeys Keyborad

  • For students with CP, Parkinson's,
    or other mobility challenges

  • INTELLIKEYS provides large keys
    with finger-control assistance


     

Ergonomic Mouse

  • Easier to manipulate for people with mobility disabilities and limited function of the hands

     

Voice Recognition Software

  • You speak, it types

  • Special headphones are required
    for Dragon Naturally Speaking


     

Half-qwerty Keyboard (One Handed)

  • Accessibility, Flexibility and Productivity!

  • Ideal for

    • Hand/arm injuries

    • One handedness

    • Carpal tunnel syndrome




     

Hearing Disability Aids

 
FM System

  • Used for students who are hard of hearing in the classroom

  • The instructor wears the microphone

  • The student wears a headset

  • Amplifies sound but may not clarify speech


     

Scanners

 
Scanners

  • The large scanner can scan a
    text book in appx. one hour

  • However, the document will need to be edited before it is accessible. This can take up to 5 weeks or longer to process.

  • Classroom handouts can be brought into the lab and scanned into the computer


     

Computer Access Center


Computer Access Center