Assistive Technology Center
Description:
The Disabled Student Program and Services department provides a multipurpose lab for student use.
In order to use the Assistive Technology Center (ATC), individuals with disabilities must meet DSPS eligibility requirements.
Faculty, Assistive Technology Specialist: Laurie Vasquez x 2529
Lab Tech, Lyn Paulos x 2591
Location:
Student Services Bldg. (East campus)
DSPS Office, Room 162 (lab is connected to the main office)
Purpose:
Assistive technology and tutorial lab
Tutors offer individualized strategies instruction to support you in your SBCC classes. You will learn effective study methods for reading, writing, calculating, problem solving, note- taking, studying, test preparation, and staying organized. Please bring your assignments with you.
Open lab hours for strategies tutoring:
| Monday | 8:00 - 4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 - 1:00 pm |
The following adaptive equipment and software is available:
Kurzweil 3000 (text to voice software for learning disabilities)
Inspiration (pre-writing software)
Dragon Naturally Speaking (speech recognition)
Jaws (screen reader for Windows)
ZoomText Xtra (screen magnification for Windows)
Kurzweil 1000 (scan/read software for visual impairments)
OptelecColor CCTV (video magnifier for the visually impaired)
Ergonomic adaptations (input devices, keyboards and adjustable tables)
