Accessibility Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

Students who may benefit from the use of Assistive Technology (AT) are encouraged to speak with the Accessibility department about options that may be best for them. We encourage students to preview different technologies in advance to determine which one may be best.

Technology for Reading Assistance (wish list)

Kurzweil 3000
A comprehensive reading, writing, and learning software primarily used by individuals with reading or writing related learning disabilities. Kurzweil is available for use on some public computers; however users must be approved for use through SAS in order to login to the software. Students approved for use through SAS may also have the software installed on their personal laptop; however an internet connection must be available each time it is used.

Read and Write Gold
Designed to assist individuals with learning related disabilities, this software offers assistance with reading, writing, and includes a talking calculator. Read and Write Gold is available on all public computers and requires no specific permission to use. Students registered and approved through SAS may have the software installed on their personal laptop or be issued a flash drive containing Read and Write for use on their individual computer.