Adaptive Technology and Resources

Available at The Career Place:

Stop by our Career Resource Library Desk to access these resources.

Alternative Keyboard

Modified keyboard allows key selection by variable hand and finger motion.

Audio Cassette Recorder

Allows user to tape our workshop sessions.

Cushion for Back-support

Provides comfort for individuals with back/spinal conditions or injuries when using our library or participating in a workshop.

JAWS (Job Access With Speech)

A software program (used with headphones) that converts text on a computer screen to speech, enabling users to fully access the Internet and other computer program resources.

Lamp Designed for Individuals with Low-Vision

Portable lamp provides increased visual acuity.

Magnification Screen

A CCTV (closed-circuit television) is available in our library for use as a large magnification screen. Books and other printed material can be placed under a video camera and shown in an enlarged view on the screen.

Scanner

Transfers written materials into a digital/computer format.

Telephone with Accessibility Features

Large-button telephone with amplification is available for use in a private, accessible room. Please inquire at our front desk.

Trackball (Extra-Large)

Available as an alternative to a standard mouse to assist individuals who lack fine motor skills.

Video Relay Service

Video-phone provides immediate access to American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for assistance with phone interviews and other job-search-related phone calls. Available for use in a private, accessible room. Calls may be made between ASL users and hearing persons speaking either English or Spanish.

Wheelchair-accessible PC Workstations

Available in our library and computer-training classroom.