Disability Support Services
Fee For Services - Assistive Technology Evaluation and Consultation

Assistive Technology Evaluation Overview

In an effort to maximize independence and academic success, Disability Support Services at Southern Illinois University Carbondale provides training and access to a wide variety of assistive technologies. These devices range from simple input devices, to screen reading software, to brainwave and eye response technology.

Consultation and Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations are provided on a fee-for-service basis through our department. Individuals who undergo an AT evaluation will be provided with an individualized, detailed report that provides recommendations on what types of AT software or devices would most benefit them and how to proceed in attaining and utilizing AT in academic, domestic, and/or professional settings. Consultation is also available for institutions wanting to set up their own AT or Alternative Text Conversion Lab. In-house or onsite services are available.

For more information or cost estimates, please call Bryan Dallas, Coordinator at 618-453-5738 or e-mail dallas78@siu.edu.

The following is a list of just some of the technologies available:

Available Technologies

Co-Writer 4000

Cyberlink (Brainwave Technology)

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Dolphin Producer

ERICA (Eye Response Technology)

JAWS (Job Access With Speech)

J-Say

Kurzweil 1000 & 3000

Magic

Opal Portable Magnifier

Open Book

Premier To Go

Reading Pen

Read Please Plus

Refreshable Braille

Zoom Text

Zoom Twix

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