Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology is any software, equipment, or system that enhances learning, working and daily living for individuals with daily living.  We offer a variety of software and hardware to our students, staff and faculty.  Some software is available throughout the libraries, some are only available in CATS (Computer Accessible Tech Spaces) or in our Consultation Room. Please see below for more information.

 

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

Assistive Software - All Computers

Assistive software that can be found on all PC computers in Mills, Thode and Innis.

  • JAWS 18: A screen reader, which reads text out loud and navigates the screen using the keyboard.
  • Kurzweil 3000: A screen reader, which reads text out loud. Text is highlighted on the screen as it is read.
  • ZoomText: A screen reader, which magnifies the screen up to 36 times. The text can also be read out loud.
  • Read & Write: Software that will recognize text in a scanned document, and read that text out loud.  This software can be installed on your personal computer.
  • Print Friendly PDF: a Chrome browser extension that makes it easier to turn web pages into PDFs or print documents without losing content. 
  • OpenDyslexic: a Chrome browser extension that turns all text in a webpage to the OpenDyslexic font.  A font designed to make reading easier for users with Dyslexia.
  • Hyper Read: a Chrome browser extension designed for neurodivergent users to convert webpages into a format that is easier to read.

Assistive Software - CATS Computers (May not leave CATS)

  • MAC laptop preloaded with Kurzweil 3000, Adobe Pro, JAWS, and Dragon Dictate (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
  • PC laptop preloaded with Kurzweil 3000, ZoomText 11, Adobe Pro, and JAWS 18, as well as the standard complement of PC software found on Library Computers.

Assistive Software - Consultation Room (L213/G)

  • The desktop computer in our consultation room is installed with Kurzweil 3000, ZoomText 11, Adobe Pro, and JAWS 18, as well as Dragon Dictate (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)

Assistive Technology - CATS (May not leave CATS)

  • Motorized Height-Adjustable Tables: Usable as sit/stand desk stations. Each table has a monitor which you can use to plug in your laptop for extra screen space.
  • BOOX Concussion monitor/tablet: Fast, low-flicker, no glare, just like a Kindle Paperwhite. An interactive surface to replace light-projecting monitors, phone productivity software, or handheld pads. Great for those with migraines, ADHD, concussions, etc.
  • C-Pen Reader Pen: This scanning and reading pen uses OCR/Optical Character Recognition technology and has a built-in dictionary and a voice recorder. It is great for anyone who has difficulty reading printed text, such as those with dyslexia.
  • Freestanding Snowball Microphone
  • Headset with Microphone
  • Livescribe EchoPen: This pen captures lectures and written text. You can save it, search it, and replay portions as needed.
  • DAISY Player: DAISY allows visually impaired listeners to navigate something as complex as an encyclopedia or textbook, otherwise impossible using conventional audio recordings
  • Large Print Keyboard
  • Access to a desk scanner 
  • Magnifying glasses, sheets, and bars
  • Various computer adaptors, computer mice, and accessories

Assistive Technology - Consultation Room (L213/G)

  • Adjustable table 
  • Scanner – users can scan documents and make them accessible with Kurzweil or Adobe Pro.
  • Speaker
  • Headphones with Microphone
  • CCTV - Closed Circuit TV Magnifier: Magnify print documents that are displayed on a screen. The colour of the letters and the background can be adjusted to the user’s preference.

Assistive Technology Cheat Sheets

Assistive Technology Links

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