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The Assistive Computer Technology (ACT) Unit at AMAC provides training services, technical support, and resource materials to individuals at member institutions. AMAC trainers provide services via onsite visits, online technologies or by toll-free telephone line. ACT Unit staff have in-depth knowledge of instructional technologies with an emphasis on assistive technologies for individuals who have print-related disabilities. The ACT Unit also evaluates new and emerging technologies in order to make recommendations to member institutions and strives to provide quality customer service in accordance with the Customer Service Initiative Plan. |
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology can be described as any piece of software or hardware that helps facilitate an individual's productivity in the school, work or social environment. Examples of Assistive Technology include spell checkers, grammar checkers, amplified telephones, screen readers, flashing alarms, and screen magnifiers (just to name a few). These tools support an indivdual's access to the world around them that may otherwise pose a challenge due to a disability. AMAC provides Members with Assistive Technology that gives access to the Alternative Media produced and distributed by AMAC.
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Training is an essential part of AMAC services. The ACT Unit strives to provide the most up to date information about placing orders, using technology to access book files, and delivery of services. |
There are three ways to access Technical Support at AMAC
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DAISY Consortium has released Obi More Software Options for AMAC Members:
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Printable Guides & Instructions
- Student Guide (pdf) (Easy Print B&W) (Easy Print Color)
- DSP Guide (pdf)
- Student Book Download Process (pdf)
- DSP Book Download Process (pdf)
- Quick Reference Guides
Video Demonstrations
Personnel
- Melinda Pethel, M.Ed., ATP Assistive Computer Technology Specialist
- Javier Morales Assistive Computer Technology Specialist
- Marti Slaughter Digital Media Accessibility Coordinator
External Resources
- Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
- Premiere Literacy
- Humanware Digital Talking Book Players
- Bookshare.org
- Claro Software
