Today, most community colleges have computer centres where students may go to complete course work and other computer related assignments. With so much of our educational training focused on computer-based programs and facilities, it is critically important that students with disabilities have access to computer stations. The Special Access Area, with its location in the Open Access Computer Lab, creates a balance between meeting the computer-related needs of students with disabilities and the desire to have these students integrated within the college system. Each of the computers in the Special Access Area has been outfitted with a variety of special software and assistive devices to permit a number of individuals with a range of disabilities to access the computer. Thus, students with disabilities are able to make use of the same equipment, and in the same general environment as their non-disabled peers.
Monitors are on duty to assist students only during the hours of operation.
To report problems with either hardware of software contact Computer Operations Staff at 575-2199. The Special Access Area provides students with disabilities access to the same computers, software, network, etc. as other students. Allows instructors to place assignments on network as with other students. The Special Access Area provides a place in which new adaptive equipment can be tested.