Adaptive Technology Center (ATC) - Disabled Students Programs and Services

The Adaptive Technology Center is a place where students with disabilities have access to computers with special adaptive software and hardware. The Center is open to any student who is registered with Ohlone College Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS).

The ATC is located in Building 4, Second Floor, Room 4203.

Adaptive software in the Center includes:

• Dragon Naturally Speaking - A software program that allows users to dictate and navigate on the computer using their voice.

• Inspiration - A software program that helps students develop ideas and organize thinking.

• JAWS - Reads information on the computer screen using synthesized speech.

• Kurzweil 3000 - Helps people with reading or learning difficulties increase reading, speech and comprehension.

• ZoomText - Magnifies items on the computer screen for users who have visual impairments.

Students interested in training/orientation on the use of any of the above software programs should contact the Adaptive Technology Center at atc@ohlone.edu, or the Office of DSPS at dsps@ohlone.edu or (510) 659-6079.

Students using (1) Kurzweil 3000, (2) Inspiration, and (3) Dragon Naturally Speaking.
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Special Equipment and Hardware

• Eleven (11) PC Computers
• Scanners and Printer
• Large Print Keyboard
• CCTV/Video Magnifier
• Ergonomic Furniture
• Ergonomic Wrist Supports