Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Equipment Center (ATEC)

The Assistive Technology (ATEC) Lab in the Student Services Building offers adaptive equipment and software for students registered with SSD.

The ATEC Lab contains 3 Dell Optiplex GX620s with 17" monitors, keyboard, speakers and headphones with the following software and hardware:

• Windows XP
• JAWS for Windows: screen reading software
• Kurzweil 3000: scan and read systems
• Kurzweil 1000:scan and read systems
• Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Internet Explorer
• ZoomText
• Adobe Reader

One with OS X is also available in the ATEC Lab and includes:

• Microsoft Office
• Kurzweil 3000
• OS-X Universal Access Tools
• Adobe Reader

Other Equipment:

• Color CCTV by Optolec: magnifies text and graphics

In addition to assistive technology and adaptive equipment, the ATEC Lab offers on site staff to assist students with scanning, testing and assistive technology use as needed.

Other Assistive Technology areas on campus include:

The Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL) Assistive Technology Room which includes adaptive software and hardware.

Assistive technology is available in the following libraries:
PCL