High Tech Center
Assistive Technology Resources
The High Tech Center provides access to various assistive software and hardware technologies for qualified students.
Vision
Assistive Software
& Hardware |
Primary Function |
Description |
| Duxbury (Windows) |
Braille Translation Software |
Produces Braille as a reading medium for individuals who are blind.
www.duxburysystems.com |
| Easy Reader |
Digital Talking Book Player |
EasyReader allows the user to read and listen to content through a combination of text, audio and images.
www.yourdolphin.com/products.asp |
| JAWS 4.02 |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Provides voice output/screen-reading for blind or low-vision users.
www.freedomscientific.com |
| Juliet Pro |
Braille Embosser |
Provides double-sided Braille.
www.brailler.com |
| Kurzweil 1000 |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Provides blind users access to printed and electronic materials. Scanned print documents and digital files (such as eBooks or e-mail) are converted from text to speech and read aloud.
www.kurzweiledu.com |
| Kurzweil 3000 |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Provides voice output for individuals with learning needs. It offers reading, writing, and study skills tools for the user.
www.kurzweiledu.com |
| Pictures in a Flash |
Tactile Image Maker |
PIAF produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive capsule paper. It is ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired. Piaf's controlled heat source causes any black lines, letters or shapes that are drawn, printed or copied onto the capsule paper to swell. The result is an instant tactile graphic.
www.aroga.com/blindness
|
| TextAloud |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Text Aloud uses voice synthesis to convert text into spoken audio.
www.nextup.com |
| Victor Reader Soft |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Software that reads digital audio books. Victor Reader Soft combines the audio and text mode that lets you read the text on screen synchronized with audio, and the software is fully accessible to print for disabled persons.
www.humanware.ca |
| Window Eyes |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Provides voice output/screen-reading for blind or low-vision users.
www.gwmicro.com |
| ZoomText Xtra |
Text Magnification software |
Supports low vision users through magnification while working in various applications.
www.aisquared.com |
Mobility
| Assistive Software & Hardware |
Description |
Primary Function |
| Dragon Naturally Speaking |
Voice Recognition Software |
Continuous recognition of natural speech, allowing speech to text conversion. Ideal for those with limited mobility in keyboard use.
www.nuance.com/products |
| Keyboard Filter (Windows) |
Keyboard Modification |
Used by individuals with mobility impairments for a more comfortably computing environment. Supports alternative keyboards. |
| CoWriter |
Word Prediction Software |
Writing assistant that provides prediction while typing.
www.donjohnston.com |
| Trackball Mouse |
Ergonomic Mouse |
A mouse designed for maximum comfort and for individuals with limited mobility. |
| Intellikeys |
Alternative Keyboard |
An alternative keyboard device that allows individuals with mobility impairments to type in a more comfortable environment.
www.intellitools.com |
Learning
| Assistive Software & Hardware |
Description |
Primary Function |
| Kurzweil 3000 |
Voice Output software: text-to-speech |
Provides voice output for individuals with learning needs. It offers reading, writing, and study skills tools for the user.
www.kurzweiledu.com |
