Adaptive Technology Available:
An Adaptive Technology (AT) lab which is located in Fondren Library room 108, is available for students admitted to Rice. The following is a list of some of the available technologies:
- Desktop video magnifier (CCTV) - used for magnification of printed materials
- JAWS screen reading software - used to make to make computers accessible to blind and visually impaired students
- Refreshable Braille display
- Kurzweil 3000 – software used to scan and read materials for students with learning disabilities or blind/visually impaired
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- Zoom Text – software used to magnify materials on a computer screen
At the SDRC office, located in Allen Center - Room 111, the following technologies are used to produce materials for students as needed:
- Desktop video magnifier (CCTV) - used for magnification of printed materials
- JAWS screen reading software - used to make to make computers accessible to blind and visually impaired students
Certain pieces of adaptive technology equipment are also available for check-out from SDRC. These include:
- Hand held SenseView Duo magnifier - used for magnification of printed materials
- Assistive listening devices
- Adapted CD players – for use with certain audio books
- Manual (push) wheelchair
- Mobility scooters or golf carts
- TDD for students with hearing impairments
- Audio recording devices
The SDRC staff, in addition to producing academic materials for students, also offers training on various types of adaptive technology.
For details, contact the SDRC at Allen Center - Room 111 or by phone at 713-348-5841.