Technology available for use during exams and quizzes proctored at DSSO
Screen Enlarger--magnifies icons and text and or reads text information on computer screen out loud such as Zoom Text.
Closed Circuit TV --magnifies written or printed materials
Screen Reader—software such as JAWS or Window Eyes that read text information on computer screen out loud
Kurzweil Readers—software works with a scanner to scan and read text outloud
- Kurzweil 1000 for students with visual impairments
- Kurzweil 3000 for individuals with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, psychological disorders, etc.
- has word prediction that can assist with spelling and also functions as a talking word processor that reads information typed.
Voice Recognition—changes spoken information into text such as Dragon Naturally Speaking
Braille Embosser with Duxbury--transcribes text information into Braille
Math Type--software that allows one to type math equations
Talking Calculator--provides auditory feedback of basic math calculations entered into calculator
Swell Form--provides a tactile image of graphs and drawings by raising black lines
Assistive Listening Device--speaker wears transmitter with microphone and student wears receiver with earpiece to amplify speaker’s voice only found at DSSO
Four Track Player--tape recorder that plays back books-on-tape that have been recorded on four-track