Assistive Technology
Magnification, Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text are just a few of the options available to DSS students, to access alternate format materials. To learn about customizing personal computers to improve accessibility, contact the DSS Adaptive Computing Specialist at 907-786-4538 to schedule an individual consultation.
Some of the items available to DSS students on a limited basis by semester include:
- Audio format listening devices
- Digital Recorders
- LiveScribe Digital Pens
- Many other assistive softwares and devices
You may also install the Premier Accessibility Suite. Contact DSS for the logon information at 907-786-4538 (student or staff ID will be requested for verification). Features of this Accessibility Suite include universal text reader, talking word processor, PDF converter, web grabber tool and more.