Appendix B

ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

The High Tech Center (HTC) provides instruction in technology to students with disabilities. Much of the technology is available in other labs throughout the district, district libraries and other instructional site locations.

VISION PROBLEMS:

• Large computer monitors
• Screen enlarger software to magnify what is on the monitor
• Screen reader software to read aloud what is on the screen
• Scanner to enter text into computer files
• Braille translation software and Braille printer
• Closed circuit TV to magnify printed pages.
• Reading machine to read aloud books and papers
• Magnifying TV goggles, to enable seeing the blackboard

LEARNING DISABILITIES:

• Scan/read software and scanner, for assistance with reading
• Study skills software: note-taking, dictionary, organizing/outlining help
• Software to practice many subjects: English, Math, Sign Language, etc.
• Adapted instruction in computer basics, word processing, Internet, spreadsheets

KEYBOARD AND MOUSE PROBLEMS

• Adjustable height tables and chairs
• Alternative keyboards and joysticks
• Key control of the mouse
• Speech recognition software