Assistive Technology Lab
Assistive technology equipment and computer software are available for OSD students in a wheelchair accessible environment on the Boca, Davie, Jupiter, and Port St. Lucie campuses. To use the Boca Assistive Technology (AT) Lab, OSD students must first attend an Assistive Technology Lab Orientation. This orientation is designed to provide an overview of all assistive technology available in the lab. This gives the student the opportunity to participate in the process of determining which technology would be best suited for each individual special need. In addition, the lab orientation explains procedures and rules for working in the lab.
Training is available for the following equipment and software:
- Pictures In A Flash (PIAF): Tactile graphics production device
- Tiger Emprint Embosser: Prints in Braille
- Focus 44: Keyboard with refreshable Braille display
- JAWS: Computer screen reader software
- Zoomtext: Computer screen magnifier and screen reader software
- Smartview Xtend CCTV: Magnification system
- Talking Calculators: Standard and scientific calculators that provide speech to users
- Kurzweil 1000/3000: Computer based scanner/reader software
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking: Speech recognition software allows interaction with the computer without the use of the keyboard or mouse
- Read and Write Gold Portable: Reading, writing, and learning software designed for users with learning disabilities available in a portable USB drive version
- DAISY Players: Humanware Classmate, Victor Vibe, Wave, and Stream portable players for playback of digital talking books
- Livescribe Smartpens: Livescribe Pulse and Echo digital pens that synchronize recorded speech with written notes
- One handed keyboards: Keyboards optimized for ergonomic one handed use
- Trackball mice: Alternative mice that can be more user friendly for students with compromised motor skills
We also offer help in basic computer skills to our students:
Students can fill out our Technology Competency Assessment and bring it in with them to help the lab staff address areas in which they may need assistance
All OSD AT Lab computers are equipped with software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and include internet access to MyFAU, OASIS, and Blackboard. Questions regarding these applications are always welcomed. In addition, some equipment may be loaned based upon individual need and availability. Our Boca Staff, Louis, Jill, and Stuart are available for training of students on all campuses. They possess experience and knowledge in all areas of assistive technology as well as learning skills and study strategies.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Boca Campus - SU 133
Davie Campus - LA 203
Jupiter Campus – SR 139
