Adaptive Technology Equipment

The Alkek Library Computer Lab is equipped with the following adaptive software/equipment:

BookWise software - Uses the Kurzweil scanner to convert printed materials to synthesized speech. Text appears on a computer monitor, which highlights the words as they are read.
Clearview - Allows enlarged viewing of printed materials with a separate screen for computer program applications.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking - Eliminates keyboard use by allowing user to enter text and control programs by voice. In order to use this system you must set up a voice file which may require several hours of training. Success of the voice recognition program varies among users.
JAWS - Interactive computer program designed to make Windows and Windows-based applications accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. The program provides screen magnification and speech synthesis for screen description, commands, creating, editing, and reading electronic documents.
Kurzweil Reading Edge - Scans printed materials and converts the text to synthesized speech. Features include volume and speed adjustments, headphones and tape recording jack.
myReader - Scans text and displays it on a monitor in the size and format the reader specifies. A control panel can adjust the size and speed of the text as it moves across the monitor. It also has a live mode which allows readers to magnify print without scanning the material.

Please make an appointment with the computer lab personnel (512-245-2106) so they can familiarize you with the equipment.

For more information, contact Phyllis Rowell at 512-245-2106 or pr05@txstate.edu.

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