The other software we're using in our learning disability strand is called Omti-Rogers. One theme I am hearing repeatedly is the sense of independence that comes with using the software. Rose Resnick Lighthouse is the foremost provider of advocacy and services to the blind and visually impaired community in the Bay Area. The Assistive Technology Center includes 9 PCs and 1 Mac with various forms of large print, screen magnification, screen readers, refreshable braille, OCR, and Internet access. Every Friday from 11-12, the public is invited to tour the lab in order to learn about assistive technology.
People can then schedule a two-hour appointment to try out the equipment.
Additionally, there are regularly scheduled Win 95, keyboarding and other classes. Located within the mountain region of Western North Carolina, the ATRC's mission is to promote achievement and independence in children and adults with special needs through the use of technology. The center has more than 1,500 pieces of assistive equipment available, and its services include computer education and awareness. The Edith Bishel Center has teamed up with the RECA Foundation to establish a Computer Technology Center accommodating the needs of the visually impaired. Secondly, the computers are equipped with software that enlarges pictures and text, reads the screens to the user, and accepts verbal commands.