Educational Accessibility Assistive Technology

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.


Zoom Text
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:OutLoud
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 speech impairments, or who are unable to use a keyboard.

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 the classroom. Primary users: individuals with ADD or those who are hard of hearing.

Tape Recorders
Record auditory information. Primary users: individuals who are blind, have a learning disability, or cannot take  notes due to their disability.

NCR Paper
Allows note sharing through carbonless copy.

Assistive Technology Locator

Virginia Beach Campus

Bayside Open Computer Lab - upstairs in the LRC building

PC station I (next to tutor lab):

• Premiere Assistive Technology Suite
• Jaws
• Zoom Text

PC station II (inside testing room):

• Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Jaws
• Note: No Internet connection at this station

Also available:

• CCTV

Advanced Technology Center Open Computer Lab - Room H-208

PC station:

• Premiere Assistive Technology Suite
• Jaws
• Open Book 7.0 with Scanner
• Zoom Text Extra
• Dragon Naturally Speaking

Norfolk Campus

Roper Center Open Computer Lab

PC station:

• Premiere Assistive Technology Suite
• Jaws
• Zoom Text
• Dragon Naturally Speaking

Additional Information:

Braille resources are located at the Norfolk campus and are available to students from 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
• Micro-cassette Tape Recorders
• NCR Paper