assist ive technology handbook

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Assistive Technology for students with learning disabilities


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What is Assistive Technology? ......................................................................................................................................4

Categories of Assistive Technology ............................................................................................................................. 5

Note Taking .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Reading......................................................................................................................................................................5

Writing ........................................................................................................................................................................6

Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Equipment .............................................................................................................................................................................7

Book Readers .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

o Book Port ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

o Telex Scholar .................................................................................................................................................7

o Victor Vibe/Wave ..........................................................................................................................................7

o Classmate .......................................................................................................................................................7

Calculators ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

o Basic ................................................................................................................................................................. 8o Scientific........................................................................................................................................................... 8

o Graphing .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

o Talking .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Electronic Clipboards.............................................................................................................................................9

o Adesso CyberPad.........................................................................................................................................9

Electronic Dictionaries...........................................................................................................................................9

o Franklin Language Master ......................................................................................................................... 9

Scanning Pens ......................................................................................................................................................10

o Fly Pen ...........................................................................................................................................................10

o IRIS Pen.........................................................................................................................................................10

o Quicktionary Pen.........................................................................................................................................10

o Logitech Pen ................................................................................................................................................11

o Livescribe Pulse Smartpen ......................................................................................................................11

Visual Aids ..............................................................................................................................................................11

o Algebra Balance ..........................................................................................................................................11

o Algebra Tiles.................................................................................................................................................11

o Fractions and Decimals Flexitable ........................................................................................................11

o Hands-On Equations .................................................................................................................................12

o Highlighter Tape Sheets ...........................................................................................................................12


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o Visual Thesaurus ........................................................................................................................................20

o WhiteSmoke .................................................................................................................................................20

Other Technology .............................................................................................................................................................21

Multimedia...............................................................................................................................................................21

Borrowing Technology ....................................................................................................................................................21Equipment and Software Loans .......................................................................................................................21


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Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whetheracquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used toincrease, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.Some Assistive Technologies include text-to-speech screen readers, scanning pens,word processors, voice recognition software, and screen magnification software.Project Assists technology offerings are intended to provide assistance for learning

disabilities.

This handbook is a comprehensive list of all Project Assists technology offerings withbrief descriptions of the basic function of each item and how it may benefit students.

We have technology solutions ranging from the non-electronic (low-tech) to thecomputer-based (high-tech). Each of our listings is color coded according to this classification:

Take a look at each category in general before considering a specific piece of technology.

Blue (low-tech, no electronics) Low-Tech

Green (mid-tech, electronic but having limited use) Mid-Tech

Red (high-tech, multi-use or computer-based) High-Tech

Assistivetechnology is abridge between astudents needs

and his or herabilities. AssistiveTechnologyManual: Guide forEducators


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Assistive Technology may be categorized in many different ways, but in this handbook there are four categories inwhich a particular piece of technology may be assigned. A single piece of technology may belong to more thanone category in some cases.

Note TakingTaking notes relies on several skills. It is one of the most important parts of academic study. Problems a studentmay have with taking notes include inability to keep up with the instructor, difficulty using a pencil/pen, andinability to keep notes organized. Assistive Technology for note taking:

Voice recorder

Logitech Pen

Pulse Smartpen

Adesso CyberPadWord Processor

Clarity PC Mate

Mimio Digital Whiteboard System

Laptop Computer

Inspiration

ReadingReading is the main activity in nearly every course of study. Difficulties with reading may inhibit, and in somecases completely stop the learning process. Problems a student may have with reading include visualimpairments, dyslexia, low reading/word comprehension, and functional illiteracy. Sometimes a reading problemcan be resolved simply by color filtering or even by better positioning pages. Assistive Technology for reading:

Magnifying Bar

Highlighter Tape SheetsReading Helper Set

Page-Up/Page-Up Baby

Book Player

Quicktionary Pen

IRIS Pen

Franklin Language Master

Clarity Deskmate

Clarity PC Mate

Reading Comprehension Booster

Read:OutLoud

Kurzweil 3000

iZoom

JAWS

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WritingAll college courses require some kind of writing, and writing is a subset of other learning skills. Yet difficulties withwriting are common in college students, and a student with learning disabilities may encounter great obstacleswhen trying to write. Problems a student may have with writing include kinesthetic impairments, low reading/wordcomprehension, weak spelling and diction skills, and functional illiteracy. Writing difficulties often accompany

reading difficulties. Assistive Technology for writing:IRIS Pen

Quicktionary Pen

Logitech Pen

Pulse Smartpen

ClassMate

Franklin Language Master

Adesso CyberPad

Word Processor

Laptop Computer

Co:Writer 4000

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Inspiration

Visual ThesaurusDraft: Builder

Write:OutLoud

MathematicsMath is a crucial skill that presents itself not only in school work, but throughout life. Math is needed in any fieldthat works with money and finance as well as science and engineering. Yet students have more difficulties withmathematics than with any other specific subject. It can be especially daunting to those students who havelearning disabilities. Problems a student may have with mathematics include poor reasoning skills, limitedreading comprehension, weak math fluency and dyscalculia. Limited kinesthetic ability may also limit a studentsproficiency in math. Assistive Technology for math:

Calculator

Algebra Balance

Algebra TilesFractions and Decimals Flexitable

Hands-On Equations

Master Fraction Set

FASTT Math

Math Amigo

MathCue

MathPad Plus: Fractions, Decimals and Percents

Solved! Studio 2005

Solved! Bundle 2008

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Equipment can be low-tech, mid-tech or high-tech.

Book Readers

Book Port is a flexible book reading device that consists of a small, portable unit with akeypad and earbuds,plus accompanying software. The Book Port will read electronic files(with synthetic speech) or digital recorded books (with human speech). Book Port alsoacts as a recorder, letting students take audio notes on the material they read.The included software and cable lets students use a PC to transfer material to the BookPort.Features:

Read DAISY Digital Talking Books

Play MP3s in stereo

Navigate among files or within a book

Navigate by letter, word, sentence, paragraph, page, or section items

Control pitch, speed, and volume of speech

Choice of synthetic speech voices

Hear the file name, size, page number, and the last modified date

Add text to the search memory, then find every occurrence of that text in the file

The Telex Scholar allows easy navigation through the structure of a book, quickly going tothe desired information.It operates like any CD player. It can play:

Daisy-format books on CD

MP3 CDs

Audio CDs

The Victor Vibe/Wave is nearly identical in operation to the Telex Scholar. It is made forplaying books on CD.

The ClassMate reads aloud and simultaneously displays and highlights text on its fullcolor screen. Its simple, flexible interface can be configured to the users specific needs. The ClassMate plays books in most formats, including MP3, DAISY, and NIMAS. It also

features:Highlighting and bookmarking features similar to Kurzweil

A 25,000 word dictionary similar to the Franklin Language MasterVoice recording capability similar to a digital voice recorder

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Calculators

Used mainly for testing purposes.

Used for more advanced math courses, homework, and tests.

The TI-83 is the most widely used graphing calculator. Use it for algebra,trigonometry, and calculus.

A basic calculator that reads back what you enter and the results.

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Electronic Clipboard

The CyberPad is an electronic clipboard that records class notes electronically andtransfers them to a computer. Specialized paper is not necessary; any letter-size orA4 size paper can be used, and the paper tablet may be up to thick. Once thestudents notes are stored, they may be transferred to a computer where they maybe converted to computerized text and diagrams. The Adesso CyberPad can be

used to take notes, store them, and organize and study them.Features:

Active Area: 8 x 11

Works with any type of paper including regular letter size & A4 size

Dimensions: 13 x 9.9 x 0.5

Weight: 1.5 lbs.

Writing Height: Around 135 Sheets of paper

Built-In Memory: 32 MB (Over150 Digital Sheets)

Expandable Memory: SD Slot

Power Saving Mode: 5 Seconds Auto Standby

Connection: USB 1.1

Resolution: 1024 LPI (Lines Per Inch)

Electronic Dictionary

The Franklin Language Master is a speaking electronic dictionary and thesaurus withphonetic spell checker.It contains 130,000 words and 500,000 thesaurus entries from the US Merriam-Webster Dictionary. This device can speak each letter, word and definition.Features:

Grammar and phonic guides

12 word games, including Hang Man and Spelling Bee

Other features including Classmates; Confusables; Context-sensitive Help Text;Crossword Solver; Learning Exercises; MatchMaker; Reverse Search

Can show a 4 or 8 lines of text and the contrast and font size can be adjusted

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Scanning Pens

Computer power on paper! FLY Pentop Computer's power comes from an opticalscanner that sees everything written on special dot-matrix FLY paper. It's got a brain (abuilt-in computer processor) and it's got a voice. It's even got its own language. FLYPentop Computer can solve math problems. The FLY Pentop Computer is also goodfor making schedules, playing games, and recording tunes.

Features:Earbuds

Carrying Case

FLY Launch Pad Guide

17 Games

35 FLY Paper Pages

3 Interactive FLY-FX Cards

Interactive Map

1 Silver Face Plate

1 AAA Alkaline Battery

The Iris Pen Executive is a pen sized scanner that allows data entry (text, numbers, barcodes and handwritten numbers) into any Windows and Mac application. The result isreal editable text, right at the cursor position. Save time and even enjoy that tediousdata-entry. Simply slide the Iris Pen over the text need in your application. The Irissoftware even reads it aloud.When directly connected to the USB port of a PC or notebook, the scanner supportsplug-and-play operation and is powered by the USB port, so there's no need for anexternal power supply. Support for serial/parallel port is available.Features:

Reads font sizes from 6 to 22 points

Text-to-speech lets you hear what you've scanned

Handheld pen-sized OCR scanner

Scans up to 1,000 characters per second

Supports up to 56 languages

The Quicktionary Readingpen is a fully portable, self contained, assistive readingdevice that is designed to provide people with reading difficulties, learning disabilities ordyslexia with immediate word support when they are reading printed text.The Readingpen allows the user to scan a word they have difficulty recognizing andhear it spoken aloud through the integrated speaker or headphones and see itdisplayed in large characters on the built in screen. If hearing the word spoken is notenough, then the user can see it broken down into syllables, have the definitiondisplayed and if required, hear the definition spoken aloud allowing the user to get asmuch or as little help as they need to achieve a smoother, more continuous reading

flow and an increase in comprehension of the text.

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Go directly from ink to software. Back up and quickly retrieve handwritten documentson a PC. Take notes or draw sketches in ink on the smart paper and a tiny cameracaptures the work, storing up to 40 pages at a time. It's all possible with the Logitechio2 Digital Writing System.The smart digital paper consists of a printed dot pattern which locates words and

images on the page, and ensures they appear in the same place in digitized files.When the digital pen is docked, text and sketches are automatically transferred to thePC where they can be found, used, and shared.

The Livescribe Pulse Pen records and links audio to written notes. Words are nevermissed because lectures and presentations are recorded during note taking. Therecorded lecture can be replayed by tapping on a portion of the written notes; thePulse Pen will play back what was recorded when that particular note was written.Written notes and recordings can be transferred to a computer to be organized. Stored

notes and recordings can be searched and shared.

Visual Aids

Using the Algebra Balance, students can physically represent and solve equations.Weights placed on the outer pans represent negative integers and those placed inthe inner pans represent positive integers. The equation is balanced when the scaleis level. Unlike any other balance, this one makes it possible to physically show that1 is less than 0.

Students build geometric models of polynomials exploring firsthand the conceptsrelated to them. Learn to use the concept of area to model the product of two linearbinomials as a quadratic.

Build an understanding of the relationship of fractions and decimals through the useof this ingenious, double sided grid. Fractions are printed on one side while theequivalent decimals are printed on the other. Also shows the relationship betweensmaller fractions and larger fractions.

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A concrete, manipulative based introduction to algebra. All the student needs toknow is basic addition/subtraction facts and to be able to learn the "rules" of legalmoves one can make to solve equations. Use blocks with printed numbers torepresent constants and pawns to represent variables, then balance both sides to

balance your equation. Illustrates the concept of the variable.

Full page of colored highlighter tape that can cover an entire page or can be cut intospecific sizes and shapes.

Magnify words or images from a page. Great for visual or attention needs.

Three-part set for teaching fractions. The white plastic base of each shows fourdifferent shapes. Each clear layer divides these shapes into progressively smallerfractions. One set starts with halves, another with thirds, and the last with fifths.

Page holder holds up to 20 sheets of paper in an upright position. Use next to thecomputer or at the students desk when a standing copy is needed. Small enough tothrow into a backpack or purse or to fit between computers. The Page-Up Baby isone-sixth the size of the Page-Up, about the size of a quarter, and has a self-stickbase.

Set of colored reading filters. Colored filters and highlighters have been shown tohelp dyslexic readers read material more effectively.

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Visual Assistive Technology

The Clarity Deskmate system offers a high-quality mobile video magnificationsolution. Use Clarity to magnify exam sheets, notes, or pages from your textbook.Deskmate combines Clarity's Flex video magnifier with a 15" monitor for excellentvisibility. Setup is a snap just plug in and switch on! Deskmate's rotating cameradesign provides crystal-clear, full color viewing at any range: close-up, intermediate,

or far away. Adjusting from near to distant viewing is quick and easy!Features:

True Auto-focus - no more fussing with focusing

Four simple controls: power, mode, contrast and zoom.

Advanced modes: line markers, manual focus override, lighting adjustment

The Clarity PCMate is the perfect product for those who are really on the go! Nowstudents can connect Clarity to their laptops directly. The PCMate is the latest in a

long line of innovative Clarity products. It comes with the Clarity Capture softwarewhich captures an image and uses a split screen without the need for anyaccessories such as a separate monitor.

Mimio is a portable and low cost device that attaches to any whiteboard (up to 4'x8'

in size), connects to a computer and enables digital capture notes or drawings thatcan be saved, shared, and/or integrated into other materials.With Expo dry-erase markers inserted into the mimio stylus pens, everything writtenor drawn on the whiteboard is digitally recorded - in color and real time - in a highlyportable and versatile digital data format. Print board notes - in color with perfectresolution.Features:

Email recorded Ink files

Post the board notes as HTML files on websites

Copy or drop any mimio whiteboard notes into other applications

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Voice Recorders

A simple tape recorder records classroom lectures as given. The student can listento the recording at a later time to review.

The voice activated tape recorder provides the same functions as the basic taperecorder, but starts recording when it detects human voices.

The digital voice recorder stores hours of voice recordings that can be transferred toa computer. It can divide recordings into sections that can be bookmarked.Lectures can be played back during free study time or used with a speech-to-textprogram like Dragon Naturally Speaking to turn into typewritten notes.

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Word Processors

The AlphaSmart 3000 is a compact, portable device that allows the student to takenotes via a keyboard and save them in 8 separate files (each file can be categorizedas a subject). With the 3000, the user can enter and edit text, then send it to anycomputer (PC or Macintosh) for formatting or directly to a printer. Its portabilityallows students to use it anywhere and anytimein the classroom, at home, or on

field trips. The AlphaSmart 3000 is designed so that students don't get caught up inthe complexities of a computer. Students spend their time learning rather thandealing with the operating system of a computer.TheAlphaSmart 3000 uses SmartApplets that increases its range of uses. Compactapplications (applets) are available for word processing, calculator functions,keyboarding instruction, classroom quizzing, outlining, and word prediction.

The KT Writer was designed by teachers who have taught and used portable wordprocessors for years. It includes innovative and patented features such as a

thesaurus, spell check, formatted files, home row and shift key reinforcementfeatures and much more.The Writer also has an auto-thesaurus mode that scans documents for overusedwords and offers suggestions. It even includes a Spanish-to-English dictionary.Documents can be stored in up to 8 files. They can be sent to a computer using aninfrared receiver.

The Dana is a versatile laptop alternative for students on the go. It combines theconvenience of a Palm-Powered (uses the operating system of a Palm Pilot) with theergonomics of a lightweight laptop. The Dana is easy to use, rugged, and hasexceptional battery life to keep students working while away from the computer.Use the Dana to:

Compose documents or take notes in AlphaWord, a full-featured wordprocessor.

Enter a daily schedule in Date Book, and set alarms for important meetings.

Keep contact names, addresses, and phone numbers in the Address Book.

Prioritize and assign tasks a due date in To Do List.

Synchronize data with Palm Desktop software on a Windows or Macintoshcomputer so a backup copy is always available.

Beam information to another Dana or Palm OS handheld device that has anIrDA (infrared) port; beam printable files to an IrDA-equipped printer.

Laptop Computer

Laptops may be borrowed for note taking, writing papers, using screen readers andviewing instructional CDs and DVDs such as Standard Deviants Fractions,Intermediate Algebra, and English Grammar. The laptops can also be set up withFASTT Math, MathPad, Kurzweil, Inspiration and other assistive software. Studentsmust sign the Laptop Agreement before borrowing a laptop.

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Math Skills

FASTT Math helps students develop fluency with basic math facts in addition,subtraction, multiplication, and division. Using the FASTT system (Fluency andAutomaticity through Systematic Teaching with Technology), students achieve mathfact fluency. The software provides a continuously adaptive program that efficientlyincreases fluency in customized, 10-minute daily sessions. Developing automaticrecall of basic facts enables students to focus on higher-order math skills asadvanced computation, problem solving, and algebra. FASTT Math is good forstudents who need instruction in number value and quantity, students who need toimprove their speed and accuracy with math facts, or even students whodemonstrate some speed and accuracy with all, or almost all, math facts.Use FASTT Math for 10 minutes a day to gain math fact fluency. Each operation(addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) begins with a placement quiz.FASTT Math assigns activities based on the results of the quiz. The program willtrack student progress and generate periodic reports.

Math Amigo is a math system for use on hand held units supported by powerfulDesktop Management software.It has nearly 2000 activities to help students with remedial math learning. Theseactivities adjust automatically to the students level of mastery.Math Amigo is used with the AlphaSmart Dana. The program provides students withactivities and provides instructors with assessments regarding student progress.

MathCue is an interactive program that assists students with trigonometry, includingfunctions and graphing. It incorporates several features, including:

Tutorial Mode- Try problems and see step-by-step solutions.

F/P Graph- Graph functions in one variable and parametric equations.

Math Help File- Review definitions, rules, and formulas.

MathPad Plus: Fractions and Decimalsis an alternative and accessible tool forworking with fractions, decimals, percents, and whole numbers, and providingpractice with all four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

This program includes two modes:

Worksheet mode (allows users to solve arithmetic problems on-screen just asthey would with pencil and paper)

Manipulatives mode (provides access to fraction circles, fraction bars, anddecimal grids to help students model fractions and decimals)

Answers can be checked and printed, and for clarity, only one problem is presentedat a time. MathPad Plus allows students to practice computations, enter math wordproblems, and solve them with manipulatives.

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Solved! Studio 2005 solves basic math, pre-algebra, and algebra problems (and anunlimitednumber of randomly generated example problems) with step-by-step help.Solved! Studio 2005 seamlessly integrates with Graphing Solved! 2005, providingexquisitely detailed graphs of algebraic functions.Solved! Studio covers over 150 topics, including:

Amount = N% Of Base

Angles

Area/ Volume

Arithmetic

Averages

Calculating Circumference/ Perimeter

Difference Of Squares

Domain/ Range

Evaluating Functions

Factoring

FractionsGraphing

OperationsSimplifying/Solving Equations

The Solved software packages use intuitive design and powerful features to helpwith a variety of math problems. Problems can be typed into the program and it willgive step-by-step explanations for each stage of the problem. It includes practicetests and progress tracking. The software packages include:

Basic Math Solved!

Pre-Algebra Solved!

Algebra 1 Solved!

Geometry Solved!

Algebra 2 Solved!

Trigonometry Solved!

Precalculus Solved!

Calculus Solved!

Virtual Pencil Arithmetic and Virtual Pencil Algebra are designed for students whohave difficulty with fine motor control of the hands. Problems are done on aworksheet on the computer. A tutorial mode is part of the programs to assist with

completion of math problems.These programs include practice problems. They also include a built-in screenreader to assist students who have visual impairments.

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Reading and Writing Skills

SOLO is a software package that includes programs to help studentswith reading and writing.

Co: Writer 4000 is a writing assistant with intelligent word predictionthat helps make the writing process easier, faster, and even fun forstruggling writers of all ages. It reduces the number of keystrokesnecessary to produce a word or sentence, which reduces frustrationlevels.Co: Writer operates in conjunction with word processing and textprograms, sending completed sentences and phrases to thoseprograms. It also reads completed words and sentences aloud beforesending the text to the word processor.

Write: OutLoud is a talking word processing program that is filled withfeatures that increase its ease of use.Type in a sentence and the program reads it back. Its Talking Toolbaroffers one-click access to common tasks.The Franklin Spell Checker and Dictionary is built into Write: OutLoud.It can read back word by word or sentence by sentence. It can also beused with Co: Writer. There are versions for PC and for the AlphaSmartDana.

Draft: Builder helps break down the writing process into manageable,consistent steps. With Draft: Builder, students will:

build better visual maps to prepare their plans and goals

construct visual outlines to organize their ideas

take better notes to emphasize and process important facts

With Draft: Builder, students will ultimately write more effective essaysand papers.

Read: OutLoud is a software tool for reading e-texts and othermaterials. Its features include:

Text-to-speech reads electronic content

Built-in browser supports internet research

eHighlighter and Note tools cultivate text-to-self connections

Templates prompt application of comprehension strategies

Franklin Dictionary helps build vocabulary

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Write your essays and research papers without using your hands! Dragon NaturallySpeaking works with almost seamlessly with Microsoft Word and other Officeprograms. It receives voice input from the user and turns it into computerized text.Dragon Naturally Speaking requires minimal training and is user friendly and highlyaccurate.

With Inspiration, students can think and learn visually. Inspiration allows users tocreate pictures of ideas and concepts in the form of diagrams and outlines.The Diagram and Outline modes are fully integrated. Easily switch from one toanother within the same project.When working with visual representations of ideas, students easily see how one idearelates to the others. Recall details better than when simply reading a paragraph.Thats because the representation can be seen in the mind.Inspiration can be used on PCs or laptops, or with the AlphaSmart Dana. There iseven a version for the AlphaSmart 3000, for outlining. Inspiration is great fororganizing or studying notes, developing essays, or assisting with life skills such aswriting business letters or resumes. Inspiration is perfect for structuring notes,written documents, or career plans.

iThe iZoom Screen Magnifier & Reader represents a leap in screen magnificationtechnology. iZoom's ClearPoint font smoothing maintains crystal clear text qualityregardless of zoom level. iZoom makes viewing web pages and emails easier than

ever with SmartAlign, which doesn't require the user to scroll horizontally over andover to read paragraphs extending beyond the screen.

Developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screencontent, JAWS reads aloud what's on the PC screen. JAWS works with your webbrowser and your word processing programs.Features:

Talking Installation - fast and easy

Two multi-lingual speech synthesizers - Eloquence and RealSpeak Solo SAPI 5

DAISY-formatted basic training in text and audio

Also capable of Braille output

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Kurzweil 3000 is a program that offers a comprehensive set of tools for LanguageLearning, Study Skills, and Test Taking in one program. It is highly flexible andcustomizable to accommodate diverse learning disabilities and requirements fromlow visual impairments to severe learning disabilities to foreign language learning. It

allows access to a wide range of source material from scanned documents to Webpages. In addition, one can work with virtually any image or text document inKurzweil 3000, including Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF. Project Assist studentsoften use Kurzweil 3000 to read their tests.Easy-to-use features help students:

Hear, see, track, and understand what you are reading.

Correct what you are writing.

Organize and study lesson material.

Hear, understand, and respond to test material.

With Reading Comprehension Booster, students receive practice in using basicreading improvement strategies. They work with interactive exercises to determinemain idea, make inferences, and draw conclusions.Features:

120 passages and 1,320 questions

Contextual help and feedback engage students of all ages.

Students choose from a menu of reward animations and sounds.All student work is stored in the Teacher Program Manager.

The Visual Thesaurus is a dictionary and thesaurus with an intuitive interface that

encourages exploration and learning. It has over 145,000 English words and115,000 meanings. Search for a word and then follow a trail of related concepts.In addition to synonyms, the Visual Thesaurus shows 16 kinds of semanticrelationships. The Visual Thesaurus suggests alternatives so students can find theright word even when they are not sure of the spelling.The Visual Thesaurus allows fine control over settings. Control font size, the types ofrelationships that are available, content filtering, and more.

WhiteSmoke is a proofreading and editing tool that helps students write better. UseWhiteSmoke with MS Word, Outlook, and all other text-based programs.Features:

Grammar Checker

Style Checker

Spell Checker

Punctuation CheckerDictionary-ThesaurusLetter Templates

Error Explanations

English Lessons

AutoCorrect

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In the Project Assist Multimedia Room there are a computer and DVD players thatstudents may use to study, take tests, or to view instructional materials.The Project Assist computer has installed on it all the software titles listed in this

handbook.

Contact Project Assist at (856) 691-8600 X282 to complete an Individual Services Plan (ISP) each semester. The ISP

will determine what equipment should be borrowed. Contact Dotty Perna at X445 or Albert Price at X450 to sign out theequipment and receive assistance in its use.

Students are responsible for any borrowed items they have signed out from Project Assist.

Cumberland County CollegePO Box 1500Vineland, NJ 08362-1500

Phone (856) 691-8600 X450

http://www.cccnj.edu/projAssist/index.cfm