Assistive technology – Guidance and Advice
You may Borrow Noise Protector Headphones, Lap Top with assisting software or FM equipment , following a security deposit check which will be returned when equipment is returned.
Request to borrow equipment should be addressed to negisgut@runi.ac.il
What is assistive technology?
Assistive technology is a general term used for tools or systems that enable an individual to do things he might otherwise not be able to do, or to help and increase the individual confidence performing various tasks. Assistive technologies are applications in a novel technological environment that help students with disabilities live their life independently, with minimal dependency on others.
Assistive technologies allow almost anyone with a disability to use the computer (people with sensory disabilities, such as blindness, deafness, etc., motor disabilities, or cognitive disabilities.) In addition assistive technologies compensate for issues that hinder their ability to study. These technologies can be beneficial not only for students with disabilities: for instance the spell-check, which is a necessary tool for people with learning difficulties, can be beneficial to all students.
Many applications can be used by remote access, via the personal center Icon "IDC APPS"
For a full explanation about the use of remote applications and assistive technologies, you can enter the:
personal center > "Service and Support" icon > "Students" tab and select "IDC APPS".
What Assistive Technologies are available in the Center?
1. Software that is installed on the Center's computers and on the accessibility station at the library
Alma Reader – Hebrew/ English
Reading: Word documents, emails, etc. (not including PDF files and images) User controlled voice and speed.Focus: the program points and highlights the line currently read and allows navigation within the document.
Recording: the software enables to record and save the read files in MP3 format. Writing: increasing writing accuracy by providing word prediction and reading the written text.
OCR – Abby fine reader Converting scanned text and images into word documents in order to enable the reading software, read them.Target audience:
• People who have language/reading difficulties (such as dyslexia).
• People who have impaired vision which affects reading for a long time.
• People who have difficulty in concentrating or focusing while reading.
IZOOM and ZOOMTEXT
Increase font size. With eight different enlargement features (camera lenses, split window, etc.).
This software is compatible with the reading software mentioned above.
Target audience:
• Mostly for students with impaired vision and students with attention deficit disorders.
NVDA
Screen reader – reads the entire displayed screen.
Target audience
• Mostly for blind students.
Dragon - Speech to Text
A software that enables speech to be transferred into text. English only
Target audience
• Mostly for blind students.
2. Technology
3. Ergonomic assistive devices
4. Assistive Application for Hearing
Audio Everywhere
Assistive application for hearing is installed in 22 classes around the campus. The application can be downloaded for free to your mobile device and listening can be done using the students personal earphones.
The application is installed in the following 22 classes:
Arison-Lauder Building – A109, A206, A318, L101, L201
Arazi-Ofer Building – Cb01, Cl03, Cl05
Radzyner - Sustainability Building – Sl101, Sl201, Sl301, Sl401
Hangar Classes - H1, H4
Ivcher - Tiomkin Building – Peb10, Peb20
Adelson School of Entrepreneurship Building – E403
The Marc Rich Library – S1
Offer Halls – 04, 05
Alpern Auditorium
Ivcher Auditorium
Adelson School of Entrepreneurship Building - EL-03