Computer Lab Services
The Theodore and Vivian Johnson Adaptive Technology Lab is open to students registered with SDRC Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Questions concerning the computer lab or suggestion for the purchase of additional adaptive equipment can be directed to Patti Lester, Lab Coordinator, at plester@admin.fsu.edu

The following equipment/programs can be used in the lab:

CCTV (Close Circuit Television)
A computer monitor that enlarges or magnifies written work up to 16 times.

Zoom Text and Majik

A computer program that magnifies up to 16 times and enlarges text; it also has speech enhancement for students that have low vision. This program is used in conjunction with a large screen monitor.

MathType

MathType is a powerful interactive equation editor that lets you create mathematical notation for word processing, web pages, desktop publishing, presentations,etcetra. MathType works with 100s of applications and websites, allowing you to put Equations Everywhere and Anywhere - Design Science

JAWS

This program is a computer screen reader providing access to information displayed on the screen and allows for comprehensive keyboard interaction with the computer.

Dolphin Reader

This program is a computer screen reader that reads Word documents (.doc), rich text documents (.rtf) and Daisy Files.

Braille Embosser (Printer) and Duxberry

A machine that translates written material into Braille up to 40 characters across. The Duxberry Program translates Microsoft Word or Word Perfect into Braille.

Laptop Computers

You can check out a laptop for one week at a time. Some of the computers are programmed with a speech synthesizer. *Note: Laptops must be returned to the Center by designated time or records will be tagged and/or the equipment will be reported stolen.

Kurzweil 3000

Used to scan texts and read the written materials for students on to a tape cassette. It also allows the student to view the written material at the same time.

This program can assist with literacy, language, and learning. The program also has segments that can help students with visual and oral comprehension. The program includes:
A text reader window with speech feedback. Text can be read back by word, sentence, or highlighted paragraph.
Thesaurus and word wizard that allows the user to find alternative suggestions for words, an audible definition, and a sample sentence for every selected word.
An advanced spellchecker with the ability solve the most complex patterns of spelling errors. It also has a built-in vocabulary of 180,000 words with UK, U.S., and Australian vocabulary as standard.
Homonym support that reduces confusion of similar sounding words with different meanings by giving an audible definition and color-coding.
word prediction panel that displays a choice of up to twelve words. This feature helps construct new sentences and learns new words as you type.
Productivity tools such as auto correction to correct commonly made mistakes and abbreviation expansions to save time while typing.

Four-Track Tape Recorders and Franklin Spellers

Four-track tape recorders and hand-held Franklin Spellers are available for check-out for one semester at a time. Failure to return checked-out equipment will result in an administrative hold being placed on University records and/or the equipment being reported stolen to FSU Police.

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