Information for Students
Technological Resources
Increasingly, higher education employs technology in delivering academic
programs and services. UTSA is part of this exciting computer/internet
based technological trend.
At UTSA (both in the 1604 and downtown campus), the following technologies
are available in the Adaptive Technology section of the student computing
labs:
- Voice recognition (Dragon Naturally Speaking)
- Screen reader (JAWS and Window Eyes)
- Text scanning with Optical Character Recognition
- Adaptive mouse (glide point, track ball)
- Zoom text
- CCTV
- Braille embossing
These hardware and software technologies are for exclusive use by DS-registered
students.
An adaptive technology specialist is available to familiarize students
on the use of these technologies. To make an appointment for familiarization
and training on the use of these equipment, including the use of course
related technologies such as Web-CT and internet access, call the adaptive
technology specialist at 458-4558.
In the 1604 campus, the student computing labs are located in MS 1.03.06
and BB 2.01.20. In the downtown campus, the computing lab is in FS 2.404.
Other Resources
Assistive devices available in the DS office include:
- Motorized scooters (Amigos)
- Teletypewriter (TTY)
- Audio enhancement systems
- Large-print dictionary
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