Disability Services
Klump Academic Center, Rm. 148 · (570) 320-5225
Assistive Technology
One-on-one training is available for most of the assistive technology programs and systems. Some of the assistive technology available through Disability Services includes:
Personal Computers
Disability Services has three personal computers loaded with assistive technology programs. Two computers have 21" monitor screens. Students eligible for extended time test can also use these computers to access faculty network drives when taking test in Disability Services testing area.
Dragon Naturally Speaking 8.0
This speech recognition software is designed to accommodate learning, physical, and visual disabilities.
JAWS 8.0 for Windows
This on-demand screen reader software is designed to accommodate blind and visually impaired persons with on-screen navigation of the computer.
Kurzweil 3000 Professional 9.0 Color
This scanning and reading software is for students with learning disabilities or reading difficulties. Printed text is scanned into the program using an HPScanJet 5550c scanner. The electronic text is read by a synthetic voice.
ZoomText 9.1
This magnifier/screen reader software provides a full range of magnification levels up to 16x. A synthetic voice reads documents, Web pages, and e-mail to accommodate low vision users, as well as those with learning and physical impairments.
MagniLink X Split Video Magnifier
This device can be connected to a computer and offers split screen function so that both computer and reading camera can be displayed on the 17" monitor at the same time. The split screen can be adjusted in either vertical or horizontal direction.
Topaz Video Magnifier
This desktop magnifier with a 19" LCD flat panel monitor has split screen function so that both computer and reading camera can be displayed. Adjustable magnification and positive-negative contrast control are also available. The magnifier is designed to accommodate visual impairments.
Williams Sound Personal FM Listening System
These wireless systems use transmitters and receivers to allow hearing in difficult listening situations, such as in the classroom. With this system, the instructor wears a lapel microphone and transmitter. The student wears a receiver and earphones. The system is designed to accommodate students with hearing impairments.