Assistive Technology

Jefferson Community College provides accessible computer technology and adaptive equipment. We are happy to help you understand your specific technology needs, review campus equipment and assistive technology, and offer guidance as you make personal decisions about equipment.  If you wish to access these accommodations, you must first document your disabilities with Student Success Services.  You may purchase privately or through an alternative funding source.

The following assistive technology is available at Jefferson Community College:

Amazon Kindle
Provides access to digital textbooks and can be used for note-taking. Students are responsible for textbook costs.

Apple® iPad
Available for checkout as note-taking tools. Pre-loaded with applications designed to support specific accessibility needs.

Computer Screen Magnifier
Enlarges screen images from 2 to 16 times normal size.

Digital Voice Recorders
Records lecture material and stores audio files on a USB device to assist with note-taking.

Headphones
Compatible with audio recorders and computers. Available for checkout with a valid SUNY ID in the Testing Center (Building 15, Room 130).

Intel® Reader
Features a built-in camera that captures printed text, converts it to digital file formats, and reads it aloud.

Kurzweil Reader
Screen-reading software that converts e-text and scanned materials into speech. Available in the Library and the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC).

Large-Screen Internet Station
High-visibility computer stations located in the Open Lab (6-204) and the Library.

Large-Screen Microfiche
A screen magnification system for microfiche documents, located in the Library.

LiveScribe SmartPen
Synchronizes recorded audio with handwritten notes to help organize and review lecture content.

Microsoft Windows Accessibility Features
Built-in operating system tools for visual support, including high-contrast mode (white text on a black background) and display scaling.

Speech Recognition Software
Software (such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking) that converts spoken speech into text and accepts voice commands to navigate the computer, write, and edit documents without a physical keyboard. Initial voice profile setup takes approximately 30 minutes.

Talking Calculator
Audibly reads numbers, operations, and results as they are entered.

Tape Recorders
Used to record lectures for note-taking or to play back audio texts for students who require alternatives to standard print.

Trackballs
An alternative input device that performs the functions of a standard mouse for users with limited motor control.

Word Prediction Software
Predicts words based on the first few letters typed, offering choices to reduce keystrokes and assist students with physical or learning disabilities.

For more information about any of the items on this list or about support for special needs, please contact the Student Success Services.

Student Success Services

Deans Collaborative Learning Center
Building 15, first floor
(315) 786-2288
studentsuccess@sunyjefferson.edu 

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
(Summer: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)