Two Aladdin CCTVs are located in the library reference section and at the EAS office.
Print or other materials can be magnified up to 25X.

Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) Voice Recognition Software on the third floor of the library, close to the GIS station, enables users to create documents by speaking into a microphone. This station was funded through a grant from the Student Technology Committee.

JAWS Screen Reading Software allows computer users who are blind to use the computer independently with audio output. This software can be installed at locations on campus, as needed.

Braille Translation Software, Braille Embosser, and Tactile Image Enhancer are located in EAS. This technology enables EAS to translate print to Braille and graphic images to tactile diagrams for students who are blind.

The Kurzweil Reading Edge scans print and reads it aloud with synthesized speech. Students are welcome to use it whenever EAS is open.

A Kurzweil 1000/3000 combo with Omni Pro OCR software enables students to scan books or documents and then have those documents read out loud and saved to audiocassette or as a text file. The station is owned by the library and located next to the reference desk.

Premiere Assistive Software Suite is a set of tools for scanning and reading text aloud for people with print disabilities. Most programs are installed in the computer lab in the library and at EAS.
*Universal Reader is a text-to-speech program that reads highlighted text aloud
*PDF Magic converts PDF files into a text file, Microsoft Word document, or an audio file
*Text to Audio converts electronic text files to audio files including MP3 or Wave files
*Talking Word Processor is an easy-to-use word processing program designed for
people who have difficulty with reading and writing. Files are compatible with Microsoft Word, standard text, and rich text formats.
*Scanning Programs including scanning and reading systems targeted to people with vision or learning disabilities.

Two Victor Vibes are available for checkout at the circulation desk of the library and at EAS. These CD players can be used for listening to DAISY format audio books, including those from Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB & D).

A four-track tape player is available for short-term checkout at the circulation desk of the library.

EAS Staff are available by appointment to assist with learning to use assistive technology. Contact Nancy Conklin at (970) 248-1826, naconkli@mesastate.edu, or Tom Whalen at (970) 248-1801, twhalen@mesastate.edu.

updated 06/22/05