SASS Assistive Technology and Tools at MCC

Technology Available to Support You!

Our technology includes:

Adjustable tables/desks: for students who use wheelchairs or other mobility related equipment
Audio recorders
Carbonless notebooks
Jaws: Screen reader software that speaks to a student who cannot see the information
Livescribe Smartpen: A computerized note taking pen that synchronizes audio recording with written notes.
Naturally Speaking/Dragon Dictate: Speech recognition software that allows the student to dictate to the computer instead of typing
Personal amplification system: Used by students who are hard of hearing to amplify instructor's voice
Read&Write: Software available throughout campus that combines screen reader and speech recognition software
Zoom Text: Enlarges information on the computer screen for sight-impaired students

Please note! Equipment and software that is assigned to a SASS student may not be used by anyone else. Chairs and tables placed in classrooms or labs by SASS should not be moved without contacting us first.