Disabled Students Programs and Services
Adaptive Computer Technology (ACT)
The ACT is the DSPS hub of support devices and also houses low-vision aids for visually
impaired students, as well as specialized equipment for hearing impaired students.
Students may request tutorial assistance or check out specialized equipment at the central
counter.
Some of the adaptive technology includes:
1. Computers: Pentium 4, 512 Mgs of RAM, 80 Gig Hard Drives, 3D Video Card,
CD Writer/DVD Player (for media books and captioned academic video)
2. Adjustable Tables
3. Trac ball Mouse
4. 21” Monitors
5. Ergonomic Keyboards
6. Left and Right Handed
Keyboards
7. Kurzweil Machine
8. Braille Keyboard
9. Large Print Keyboards
10. Screen Magnifier
11. Magnifying Wands
12. Magnifying Sheets
13. Scanners
14. Digital and Analog Recorders
15. CCTVs
Some of the adaptive and learning software includes:
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Alge-Blaster
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Dragon Dictate Naturally Speaking
JAWS for windows
Math Blaster
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
The Oregon Trail
Precision Writing
Russian 6-Pak
Text Help
Ultimate Word Attack
Reading Edge
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Captain’s Log
Critical Concepts Manager
Inspiration
The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain
Math Blaster Mystery
Omni 1000 and Omni 3000
Parrot Software
Reading For Critical Thinking
Spell It Deluxe
Ultimate Phonics
WYNN Software
Zoom Text Xtra
Student Rights and Responsibilities with Adaptive Technology
DSPS student responsibilities (Title V # 56010)
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Student will provide DSPS with the information, documentation, and/or forms
(medical, educational, etc.) deemed necessary by DSPS professionals to verify the
disability.
2. Student will meet with a DSPS professional to complete a Student Educational
Contract (SEC) and then meet with the professional once annually to update the SEC.
3. Student will be responsible to make measurable progress towards my declared
educational and career goals and meet academic standards established by VVC.
4. Student will be responsible in following VVC procedures for academic
accommodations. Student will comply with the student code of conduct adopted by
Victor Valley Community College. Additionally student will utilize loaned equipment
in a responsible manner. If loaned equipment is lost or stolen students will be placed
on hold to bring in loaned equipment or pay DSPS program for replacement(s) to
continue service to other DSPS students. (Example: loss of Digital and Analog
Recorder $50.00 or greater)
5. Student will utilize the Disabled Student Programs and Services in a responsible
manner and understand the consequences of failing to do so as outlined in the
following policy:
POLICY FOR SUSPENSION OF DSPS SERVICES
If the student fails to be responsible in his/her use of DSPS services or fails to adhere to
the written policies and procedures pertaining to each service a DSPS professional will
notify the student in writing that he/she is failing to comply with the rules for responsible
use of DSPS services and that if the student continues to fail to meet the requirement,
services may be suspended. The student will be invited to discuss the issue in a meeting
with a professional. A written notice will be sent to the student before any action is taken
to suspend services. The written notice would afford the student an opportunity to appeal
the decision following the VVC accommodation grievance procedure.