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Assistive Technology

Mission:

Assistive Technology provided by Jackson Community College strives to facilitate all students with equitable access to educational technology regardless of any challenges of limitation.


For inquiries, please go to Walker Hall, Room 123 or contact:

Bethany Rogers, Coordinator
Center for Student Success
(517) 796-8415
RogersBethanyM@jccmi.edu


Assistance Options

Descriptions of all available products for students seeking assistance for their college experience is listed below. Click on the images for an enlarged view of the product available.


Audio


Picture Coming Soon Assisitive Listening Device

This is a wireless microphone and headset unit, good for those with hearing impairments. Allows an instructor or speaker to use a wireless handheld or lapel microphone and have their speech transmitted to 1 of 6 headphone receivers in the audience. (Headphones are available with Assistive Listening Device)

Headphone Amplifier Headphone Amplifier

A device for amplifying sounds and can be easily connected to a computer using a simple adapter. A user can use stereo headphones to increase the volume from the computer by a factor of 5 to 10 times higher. (Headphones are available with Headphone Amplifier)


Physical


Big Keys LX Keyboard Big Keys LX Keyboard

Product description coming soon.

Big Print Keyboard Big Print Keyboard

Large print keyboards are designed with much larger keys and printed bold letters that can help visually impaired users see and recognize the keys easier.

Picture Coming Soon Dragon Naturally Speaking

Product description coming soon.

Ergonomic Keyboard Ergonomic Keyboard

Product description coming soon.

Gel Wrist Keyboard Pad Gel Wrist Keyboard Pad

Pads that give support to users wrists when typing on the keyboard or using the mouse. Providing a more comforting position and reducing the danger of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Gel Wrist Mouse Pad Gel Wrist Mouse Pad

Pads that give support to users wrists when typing on the keyboard or using the mouse. Providing a more comforting position and reducing the danger of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Kensington Expert Mouse Kensington Expert Mouse

A type of mouse that is stationary. Instead of moving a mouse around a pad in various hand & arm movements, which can be difficult for physically impaired people, a track ball has a large rolling ball on the top of the device which allows the user to manipulate the computer curser with less strain.

Magic Touch Screen Magic Touch Screen

A screen cover device that is used on a computer monitor that allows for a user to use a screen pen to select areas on the computer instead of using the mouse. This is considered helpful for both visually and physically impaired users.

Picture Coming Soon Windows Accessibilities Options

There is a narrator that narrates anything that you click on or run your mouse over. A magnifier that follows the mouse and magnifies anything that the mouse runs over. And an on-screen keyboard which allows users to type by using the mouse to click on a letter.


Visual


21 inch Monitor 21" Monitor

A monitor with a much larger screen for visually impaired users to have an easier view.

Big Keys LX Keyboard Big Keys LX Keyboard

Product description coming soon.

Big Print Keyboard Big Print Keyboard

Large print keyboards are designed with much larger keys and printed bold letters that can help visually impaired users see and recognize the keys easier.

Braille Keyboard Braille Keyboard

A standard computer keyboard and alter it to become a Braille keyboard which have Braille embodiments along with the corresponding latter in large print.

Picture Coming Soon Dragon Naturally Speaking

Product description coming soon.

Max-View Magnifier Max-View Magnifier

These are desktop magnifiers that are placed over the monitor screen. They magnify the display with only minor distortion and considered to be useful for visually impaired users.

Picture Coming Soon Scan and Read Pro V. 5.1

A program that allows a user to scan a document with text onto the computer and have a voice program vocalize the material, reading the content back to the user through speakers or a headphones.

Picture Coming Soon TeleSensory Projector

A device connected in series with a monitor or television. It can take items such as documents and project them onto the monitor using simple visual enlargement controls.

Picture Coming Soon Windows Accessibilities Options

There is a narrator that narrates anything that you click on or run your mouse over. A magnifier that follows the mouse and magnifies anything that the mouse runs over. And an on-screen keyboard which allows users to type by using the mouse to click on a letter.