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The Adaptive Computing Environment at GSU has a number of software
applications available to accommodate the special needs of all of
our registered students. Current software applications include:
Voice Dictation Software
GSU offers the use Dragon Naturally Speaking Software, which is
a voice-recognition program that types as you speak.
It is a great tool for students with limited use of hands or fingers.
It is also useful for those with reading and writing difficulties.
Inspiration
Based on the visual learning technique known as concept mapping,
Inspiration helps clarify thinking, deepen understanding, increase
retention, and develop organizational skills. This can be an effective
tool for those students whose disability impacts their organizational
skills.
JAWS
JAWS is an invaluable tool for students with visual impairments.
It is a top of the line screen reader with internet capabilities,
email access, and full compatibility with Microsoft products such
as Office 2000.
RUBY
Ruby provides an auditory and visual presentation of scanned text
and images on the computer screen. It is simple to use (all it takes
is a basic knowlege of scanning) and a great tool for people with
learning disabilities, visual impairments, or anyone with reading
difficulties.
Text Help Read And Write
This adaptive program was designed specifically for students with
varying degrees of reading and writing difficulties, including ADHD
and Dyslexia. It contains a number of helpful features, including
word prediction, screen reading, homophone support, and a 180,000
word dictionary for use with spell check.
Zoomtext
ZoomText is a screen magnification program that includes support
for all Windows platforms and allows for magnification up to 16x
with advanced edge-smoothing. This is valuable for any student with
low-vision and visual/perceptual difficulties
WYNN-What You Need Now
WYNN is software that helps students read, study, and comprehend
text more easily and effectively. Used with a standard PC, WYNN
lets you open a file and hear it read aloud. Alternatively, you
can scan a page using a flatbed scanner, and read that aloud. Once
you open a file, you can alter the way the page is presented on
the screen as well as the way it is read aloud. You can also insert
notes and bookmarks, highlight sections, or look up words in the
dictionary.
WYNN is primarily used by students with Specific Learning Disabilities
and is helpful for people who do not have a diagnosed reading disability,
(dyslexia, dysgraphia) but find reading difficult, unpleasant, or
laborious. If you want to read more easily and more effectively,
WYNN may help you.
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