Adaptive Media and Technology utilizes adaptive software and hardware to meet the needs of students with various disabilities. The computer programs and equipment help students with class work, improve their learning skills, and prepare for tests. The ATC Lab is intended for academic use and has open lab hours as well as time set aside for training.
The following tools are available for students in the Disabled Student Services, and Learning Disabilities program:
SuperNova - combined screen reader and magnifier with Braille support.
Kurzweil 3000 - scan and read textbooks and other paper documents.
Kurzweil 1000 - scans and read textbooks and other paper documents.
CCTV - closed circuit monitor for enlarging text and other colored pictures.
Dolphin EasyReader - digital talking book player to read and listen to content.
Inspiration - visual tool to help organize thought process for developing ideas.
Dragon Naturally Speaking - voice recognition program used for dictation text.
Joy stick - alternate choice for mouse operation.
Keyboard guard - to control keyboarding using a plastic guard.
Adjustable tables - for raising and lowering computers.
Chairs - adjustable and ergonomic.
Bat keyboard - one hand keyboard.
For students to participate in the computer lab, counselors are encouraged to communicate via email or person to person contact with Mela Bennett to discuss the student's disabilities and needs.
Some of the computer programs may be used on a first-come first-served basis and others need to be reserved by appointments. Such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, this computer program will require some training. The use of this software will require an appointment and an USB memory stick. Also to print anything from the internet or any other program, students are required to have money on their student ID or money on their Go-Print card.
If you have any further questions please contact Mela Bennett or her staff at
484-8382 (DSP&S Front Desk) or email at BennettMT@arc.losrios.edu. You are always welcome to tour the Adaptive Technology Center and ask questions. The computer lab is open Monday through Friday and the hours are posted on the ATC Lab announcement board in DSP&S.