Assistive Technology software such as Kurzweil 3000, Fusion, JAWS, ZoomText and Read & Write are available on most campus computers which includes the following locations listed below. Some computer stations are also equipped with height adjustable tables to accommodate various wheelchair sizes.
- BCTC managed teaching spaces
- Collaborative spaces and computer labs
- Student Academic Consulting Center (SACC)
- Student Disability Services
- Testing & Evaluation
- Various Classrooms
- Writing Center
UbiDuo
To accommodate students who are deaf or hard of hearing, UbiDuos are available at the locations below. The device is a pair of wireless keyboards with integrated screens that allows for communication. Please ask a staff to use the device and they will be happy to accommodate you.
- Career Development Center
- Counseling Center
- Security Desk (Vertical Campus-24th street)
- Student Academic Consulting Center (SACC)
- Student Affairs Office
- Student Disability Services
- Testing & Evaluation
- Writing Center
- Student Life
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Undergraduate Advisement & Orientation
A brief UbiDuo tutorial is available.
Newman Library: Technology Loan Service Desk
The following assistive technologies are available for use at the Technology Loan Service Desk located in the Newman Library.
Orcam Reader
This is a small handheld base unit attached to a camera on a non-prescribed glass frame. The user can take a picture of text and the device will begin to read the text. Earbuds & headphones are recommended during read-back.
HandHeld Portable Video Magnifiers
These devices are used to magnify text on the written page. Background & text color can be changed to enhance contrast when viewing materials. The Ruby 7 HD & Explore 5 video magnifiers are available.
Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator
All the functions of the calculator can be performed by a blind or low vision user. This is the standard TI-84 Plus calculator with the Orion unit integrated to make the calculator accessible and usable to a visually impaired individual.
Roger System
A transmitter & receiver pair designed for hard of hearing individuals. This device can be used for one-to-one communication as well as for communicating within a small group setting.
Noise cancellation headphones
These are for users who have difficulty with focusing and attention. These headphones will reduce ambient noise, thus increasing the user’s focus and attention.
Laptop with Assistive Technology
These Windows laptops have the following assistive technologies installed:
- Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional
- Fusion
- JAWS
- ZoomText
- Kurzweil 3000
- OpenBook
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
The IPad has built-in assistive technologies that are easily activated.
13-inch MacBook Pro
These MacBook Pros have the following assistive technologies installed:
- Kurzweil 3000
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
Other built-in assistive technologies such as a screen reader and magnifier can be easily activated.
Focus 40 Blue Refreshable Braille Display (32-Cell)
This device can be used by blind or deaf/blind users to access information on a computer or a tablet. Typically a Refreshable Braille Display uses a USB port and drivers are installed on a computer. They connect to a tablet via Bluetooth. They are driven by a screen reader which has to be present on the computer/tablet. On the tablets, screen readers are already built in. Baruch College has the JAWS screen reader installed on computers throughout the campus.
UbiDuo
This device is a pair of wireless keyboards with integrated screens that allows for communication. It can be used by deaf & hard of hearing individuals and those with speech impairments. The UbiDuo can be used to communicate in a one-to-one and group study session. Think of “texting” but where each user is able to see what the other is typing in real-time.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 32GB
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has built-in assistive technologies that are easily activated.
Victor Reader Stream
An audiobook reader, player & recorder that is accessible to visually impaired users with auditory feedback.
Rock Adapted Joystick
To be used by those who cannot use a traditional mouse or trackpad.
Wave Rollerball
To be used by those who cannot use a traditional mouse or trackpad.
Zoomtext Large Print Keyboard
For low vision users who need to visually identify the keys on a keyboard. This keyboard contains all of the standard keys of a traditional keyboard, in additional to shortcut keys designed to work with the ZoomText screen magnification software.
Assistive Technology Lab
Our state of the art Assistive Technology lab located within the office of Student Disability Services is equipped with the latest assistive technology. Our computers are equipped with the following types of software:
- Text to Speech Reader
- Screen Reader
- Screen Magnifier
- Speech Recognition software
- Braille Translation software
A Braille embosser and CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) is also available, in addition to other assistive technology devices used by individuals with disabilities.
Our computer tables are height adjustable to accommodate various wheelchair sizes.
Assistive Technology Lab Rules
- Always sign in and out
- The lab is only to be used for course related work
- No eating or drinking allowed in the lab
- No talking on cell phones
- Turn off cell phones or put them on vibrate
- Always handle the equipment with care
- See Reginald Coupet (room 2-263) or Ron Bissessar (room 2-275) or other SDS staff if there is a problem with the equipment
- Always leave your work station clean and tidy
- Do not leave your work station unattended for more than 10 minutes. An unattended work station for more than 10 minutes will be given to another student if needed.
- Do not use the lab as a holding space for items and belongings. SDS staff is not responsible for personal belongings left behind.
- Please note the lab closes at 5:00 PM from Monday through Friday.
