Assistive Technology Devices
A variety of assisstive technologies are available for students to use. Materials can be checked out at the Office of Disability Services. Charges for unreturned materials will be assessed through the Office of Business Affairs.
The assistive devices available to students include:
- FM Systems - This device is available for hard of hearing students. These devices consist of a microphone for the instructor and a receiver with headphone for the student. There are three available.
- 4-Track Tape Players - Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) provides books on tape for students who qualify. RFBD tapes use a 4-track format. The Office of Disability Services has six 4-track tape players available on loan.
- Wheelchair - The Office of Disability Services has a manual wheelchair available for short term use for students who have a temporary need.
- Dicatation Computer Software - The Office of Disability Services has dictation software that allows students to verbally dictate their course work and the computer types the dictation into text.
- Text Readers - The Office of Disability Services has software that enables staff to scan text which the computer then reads onto audiotape.
