A
Guide to Adaptive Equipment at Fuller Theological Seminary
Access
Services Office
Software
Kurzweil 1000 – Designed for persons that are blind or that have low vision.
A computer based reading system that converts printed
material into speech. User navigates through their
documents by using the optional keypad that comes with it
or by using the numeric keypad on a full size keyboard.
Kurzweil 3000 – Designed for the learning
disabled student. A computer
based reading system that converts
printed material into
speech. As the Kurzweil reads, it highlights each word and
its context. The reading voice, background/foreground
colors, and text size are easily adjustable.
Inspiration – Designed for the visual learner. Software that helps students comprehend concepts by diagramming, outlining, planning, and organizing their thoughts in the visual sphere before they put it to writing.
Dragon
Naturally
Speaking - You talk, it types for you! Software designed to aid the visually impaired to type documents and navigate the Windows environment through voice commands.
Jaws - Software designed especially for the blind to use
with the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
textHELP – A vocabulary support software that talks, types,
checks spelling, corrects mistakes, has word
prediction, magnifies, and more. It will operate
within any Windows application. Software designed
for people with dyslexia.
ZoomText – Enlarges print and pictures up to 16 times and has a screen
reader that converts text and speaks all essential Windows
components.
Hardware
(2) Dell
Pentium 4 computers with 19” Flat Screen Monitors
(1) Blazie
Engineering Versapoint Duo Braille Printer
(1) Hewlett Packard LaserJet 1100 Monochrome
Laser Printer
(2) Wired
Headsets with Microphones for Speech Recognition and Audio Playback