Adaptive Technology Center (ATC) - Disabled Students Programs and Services
Location
Room 1302 (floor map), Building 1, third floor (inside the Library next to the Tutoring Center), Fremont campus.
Students using (1) Kurzweil 3000 and (2) Inspiration (select photos to view enlarged versions). About the ATC
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).
Adaptive software in the Center includes:
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Inspiration - A software program that helps students develop ideas and organize thinking.
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JAWS - Reads information on the computer screen using synthesized speech.
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Kurzweil 3000 - Helps people with reading or learning difficulties increase reading, speech and comprehension.
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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 these 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.
Special Equipment and Hardware
- Eleven (10) PC Computers
- Scanners and Printer
- Large Print Keyboard
- CCTV/Video Magnifier
- Ergonomic Furniture
- Ergonomic Wrist Supports
Staff in the ATC
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Kevin Kirk
Alternate Media Specialist
(510) 659-7373
kkirk@ohlone.edu
Office Location: Room 1304, Building 1, third floor, Fremont campus
Adaptive Technology Center: Room 1302, Building 1, third floor, Fremont campus
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