What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology is hardware and/or software that gives a person with a disability equal access to a computer.  Assistive Technology available at PCC includes but is not limited to screen readers, voice activation, and modified keyboards.
Are there computer programs to help people who are Blind, Visually Impaired, who have Brain Injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, or Learning Disabilities, etc.?  Yes and the Computer Access Center (CAC) has several available, see the list below. How do I learn to use Assistive Technology? Individualized/small classes teaching Assistive Technology are offered in the CAC.  Contact Denice Roberts for a demonstration or to sign up for a class. Listed below are a few specific disabilities and the assistive technology available in the CAC to aid students with disabilities.
Learning Disabilities/ Head Injuries	Read and Write KURZWEIL 3000, scanning software Dragon NaturallySpeaking Language Master Enlarged character keycaps Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor Master Notebook Note taking, study skills, and test taking strategies JAWS screen reader
Visual Impairment / Blind	KURZWEIL 1000, scanning software Language Master Enlarged character keycaps Brailled keycaps 17", 21", and 27" monitors 25” CCTV
Orthopedic	Dragon NaturallySpeaking Microsoft Natural Keyboards Dvorak Left Hand keyboard Dvorak Right Hand keyboard Trackballs IntelliKeys Keyboard