Effective Practices for Students with Disabilities
Contra Costa College, High Tech Center to Support Students with
Disabilities
The High Tech Center is a computer laboratory designed to train
students with disabilities to access Windows, Microsoft Office, the
Internet, e-mail and printed material with adaptive technologies.
These technologies enable the students to gain access to standard
college coursework. All students that are accepted into DSPS are
eligible to use the High Tech Center. With diligent application of
the skills gained in the High Tech Center, students are better
prepared for success in their college course endeavors and future
employment.
Software available in the center:
- Voice Recognition with Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Screenreading with JAWS
- Screen magnification with ZoomText
- Mind mapping with Inspiration
- Kurzweil 1000 Scan and Read technology for users who are
blind
- Kurzweil 3000 Scan and Read technology for users with
learning disabilities
- Skills Tutor Online instruction and tutoring to increase
academic achievement
Hardware available:
- Large height adjustable flat-panel monitors for students
with low vision
- Height adjustable workstations for students who use mobility
devices
- Large print keyboards for students with low vision
- Mini keyboard and track balls for students with limited
reach and dexterity
- Flatbed scanners for reading/editing printed material with
Kurzweil 1000 or 3000
- CCTV for reading printed material
High Tech Center Protocol" (or) "The Do’s and Don’ts of the Lab"
- The HTC is a place to learn and complete assignments. Please
refrain from distracting others in the lab.
- The person in charge of the lab is the Computer Aided
Instruction Lab Coordinator. This person or an Instructional
Aide will assist you when you are in the lab.
- Computers are available on a first come, first serve basis.
- Before beginning your work, remember to sign the sign in
sheet with your Student ID number.
- If you will be using a computer for an examination, you must
make prior arrangements with your instructor, DSPS and have
proper documentation for an accommodation.
- Making copies of software is strictly prohibited.
For more information contact Contra Costa College DSPS Services.