Ryan's Lab Software
JAWS (Screen Reading)
Screen reader software. JAWS provide speech technology that works with the Windows operating system to access popular software applications and the Internet. Information from the screen is read aloud, providing technology to access a wide variety of information, education and job related applications. JAWS is a great companion with Braille displays.
WYNN (Literacy, educational & typing)
WYNN is a Reading, Writing, and Studying tool. WYNN reads documents, email and internet text aloud, moving the cursor along as it reads. The Write button allows you to switch to edit mode, once you have selected edit mode you can type directly into the document on the screen, make changes in a document or create a document from scratch. The study tools in WYNN allow the user to access the dictionary and thesaurus, bookmark, highlight words or spell a word out loud and break the word into syllables.
DRAGON NATURALLY SPEAKING (Voice Recognition)
Dragon Naturally Speaking lets you talk to your computer instead of typing. As you talk, your words are transcribed onto your screen and into your documents or e-mail messages.
You can use Dragon for:
- Composing letters, memos, and e-mail.
- Writing a report, article, or story. Brainstorming out loud and capture your thoughts on screen. Then edit by voice or mouse and keyboard.
- Typing up notes from a meeting or class. Read your notes into a microphone.
You can use simple voice commands to revise and format text, move around your document, and control your computer. You can use your voice to start programs, open menus and click buttons, and browse the Web.
ZOOMTEXT (Screen Magnification)
ZOOMTEXT is low vision software featuring magnification and screenreading for the visually impaired. Window programs are magnified from 2x to 16x, and spoken to you as you do your work. Speaks on all on-screen text, including menus, dialog boxes, controls, and echoes keyboard typing by character or word.
INSPIRATION (Visual learning, thinking and writing skills)
In Inspiration you think and learn visually. Inspiration provides you with the tools to create a picture of your ideas or concepts in the form of a diagram. Writing proficiency is improved by the use of graphic organizers to develop and organize ideas at the start of the writing process.
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and FrontPage are available on all computers in Ryan’s Adaptive Lab.
Document Conversion Facility
The Document Conversion Facility converts textbooks and other print materials into a more usable format than the original print version for some students with documented disabilities. Exams can also be converted into an alternative format. Students with learning disabilities in reading and writing, students with upper body mobility limitations are those who may use this accommodation. Alternative formats produced in the Document Conversion Facility include;
Electronic text (Etext) for audio output is accomplished by scanning books that can be read by computer screen reading software. The computer reads the scanned text aloud to the students while displayed on the screen. Another use is to covert the same scanned text files into wave/Mp3 files so the student can listen using a portable Mp3 player.
Enlargements of text are converted for the use of magnification or screen enlargement software for low-vision students.
Tactile Images or Raised Line Images are used by students that need to be able to feel graphic images by touch.
Requested materials for alternative format:
Text
Text Books
Exams
Handouts
Syllabus
Alternative Formats:
Braille
E-Text
Large Print
Raised Tactile Images
Assistive Technology
Video Magnifiers
Handheld magnifiers
Scanning and Reading Appliance (OCR)
Focus Braille displays
Braille translator
Braille software
Braille embosser
For more information, please contact Deanna Arbuckle, Disability Services and Assistive Technology Coordinator, (937) 229-2066.
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