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Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is available at the Hayden Heights, Highland Park, and Rondo Community Outreach libraries, offering computer hardware and software for people with vision loss and mobility and learning challenges.

Resources Available

System Access Mobile Network (formerly Freedom Box)

• reads computer screen aloud

JAWS

• reads computer screen aloud; provides verbal information about web pages

Kurzweil 1000

• converts printed or electronic text into speech

Kurzweil 3000

• assists students with language and other challenges with reading, writing and learning

ZoomText (available at Hayden Heights and Highland Park only)

• magnifies text; reads text aloud

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

• recognizes speech to create documents e-mails, fill out forms, and navigate the web

MAGICPro (available at Rondo only)

• magnifies text; reads text aloud

Inspiration

• uses diagramming and outlining to help visual learners integrate ideas and information

Assistive technology stations also include:

• HandiEye hands-free mouse
• trackball mouse
• scanner
• speakers
• headphones
• adjustable chair
• adjustable table

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