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Disability Services Assistive Technology Descriptions

AT&T Natural Voices
Synthesized speech for text to audio.

Jaws
Screen reading software for individuals with visual impairments or who are otherwise print impaired.

Premiere Assistive Technology Suite
Includes the following applications: Scan and Read Pro; Talking Word Processor; Premier Predictor Pro; PDF Equalizer; PDF Magic Pro; Text-To-Audio; E-Text Reader; Universal Reader Plus; Ultimate Talking Dictionary; E-Library Volume 1; Text Cloner Pro.

Open Book
Uses synthesized speech to read text that has been entered or scanned into its program. Primary users: individuals who are blind or have a reading disability.

Zoom Text Extra
Magnifies all text and graphics in computer applications. Primary users: individuals with low or limited vision.

Co:Writer
Predicts writing choices while acting as a utility that interfaces with other word processors. Primary users: individuals with mobility issues, language disabilities, and weak spelling/sentence construction skills.

Write Out Loud
Provides auditory feedback within the writing experience. Primary users: individuals with integrative processing disabilities that interfere with the writing process.

Dragon Naturally Speaking
Allows computer access and use by voice. Primary users: individuals with mobility issues.

CCTV
Magnifies hard copies. Primary users: individuals with low or compromised vision.

SVGA CCTV
Magnifies hard copies and computer applications. Primary users: individuals with low or compromised vision.

Language Master Talking Spell Checkers
Provide auditory feedback with comprehensive dictionary. Primary users: individuals with auditory processing or spelling disabilities.

FM Wireless Listening Devices
Allow volume-controlled listening within a 1500 foot range. Primary users: individuals with ADD or those who are hard of hearing.

Four-Track Cassette Tape Recorders
Allow recording and listening in 15/16 ips to reduce bulk in recorded books used by individuals who are blind or who have severe reading disabilities.

Two-Track Cassette and Micro-Cassette Tape Recorders
Record auditory information. Primary users: individuals who are blind, have a learning disability, or have mobility issues.

Portable Magnification Device
Provides magnification where larger, bulkier devices cannot be used.

NCR Paper
Allows note sharing through carbonless copy.

Flex Arm Copy Stand
Allows hard copies to be viewed closely when working at a computer.


Assistive Technology Locator


Virginia Beach Campus


Bayside Open Computer Lab (upstairs):
    PC station I (next to tutor lab):
  • Premiere Assistive Technology Suite 9.0
  • Jaws 6.2
  • Zoom Text Extra 8.1

  • PC station II (inside testing room):
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking 8.0
  • Jaws 6.2
  • Note: No Internet connection at this station

  • Also available:
  • CCTV

Advanced Technology Center Open Computer Lab (H-208):

    PC station:
  • Premiere Assistive Technology Suite 9.0
  • Jaws 7.0
  • Open Book 7.0 with Scanner
  • Zoom Text Extra 8.1
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking



Norfolk Campus


Roper Building Open Computer Lab:
    PC station:
  • Premiere Assistive Technology Suite
  • Jaws 5.0
  • Open Book Ruby Edition with Scanner
  • Zoom Text Extra
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking



Additional Information


Braille resources are located at the Norfolk Campus and are available to all campuses
  • Megadots Braille Writing System
  • Mathematical Translator for Megadots
  • Romeo Brailler

Portable Equipment can be checked out from your Campus Disabilities Counselor/Provider

  • Language Master-Talking Spell Checker
  • FM Wireless Listening Devices
  • Four-Track Cassette Tape Recorders
  • Two-Track Cassette and Micro-cassette Tape Recorders
  • Portable Magnification Device
  • NCR Paper
  • Flex Arm Copy Stand

Zoom Text Extra Magnification

  • installed on request on classroom computers– all campuses

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