The computer center has several software packages available to enhance the use of computers for students with disabilities. Most of the software is accessible on the network allowing students with disabilities to use any computer that is attached to the network. The bulk of the software focuses around students with visual disabilities, however much of this software will be of assistance to students with other disabilities. There are also several devices available to students with disabilities to enhance their abilities to use the computer. Dragon Dictate Speech recognition software allowing hands free operation of the computer for students with limited use of their hands.
Microphones are available for check out through the computer center lab aides.
Mega Dots A DOS program that translates text into braille. To use, type mega at the DOS prompt and press Enter. A speech synthesizer program for Windows 95 that reads what is currently on the screen. Headphones and speech synthesizers are available for checkout through the computer center lab assistants. Glide Point A touch pad that can be used in place of a mouse.