Adaptive Equipment

Introduction

PCC makes a variety of equipment available to students. Much of this equipment can be borrowed directly from the library by current students with active library accounts. Specialized items require approval and coordination through Disability Services. The information below outlines the types of equipment that are available and provides links to view the current holdings. Please contact your Disability Services Counselor if you need an item that doesn't seem to be available.

Items that are Loaned out through the Library

The following items are available to current students for checkout through the library. No prior approval is necessary.

Alphasmarts

Alphasmart

These lightweight units run on AA batteries and can go days without a recharge. They offer a full keyboard and the ability to save multiple documents or spreadsheets. Files can be sent to computers or printers via USB cable.

AT Laptop for short term use

This is a Dell 6530 that can be checked out for four hours at a time by students who need to use voice recognition software. We recommend reserving one of the library rooms to ensure a quiet space in which to work.

Keyboards

Ergonomic Keyboard

There are a wide range of keyboards available for use. Units can also be placed in classrsoom locations upon request.

Mouse Options

Ergonomic Mouse Options

There are a variety of alternate mousing options including trackballs, tablets, and other input devices.

Amplification

Amplification Systems

There are a variety of tools available that can be used to amplify the sound of those who are speaking.

Accessories

Adaptive Accessories

There is a large range of accessories available.

Magnification or Display Aids
Calculators and Dictionaries
Microphones
Players
Ergonomic Supports

Digital recorders

These small devices are often used in lectures, for dictation, and for notes to self.

Note that the library also has digital recorders that can be borrowed for up to one week at a time. If you wish to borrow the units for the full-term you will need to specify this at the time of check-out.

 

Items that are loaned through Disability Services

The items loaned through Disability Services are provided on a term by term basis. Approval is required and training is available. Please consult with your DS Counselor if there are questions or concerns about the loan process.

Laptop Computers

Dell Laptop

These are typically loaded with specialized software or are needed for other specific reasons.

Note that the library also has laptops and ipads that can be checked out for use within the library for set windows of time.

Specialized Magnification Options

Livescribe System

livescribe

The Livescribe Smart Pens and Dot Paper are used to create mulutimedia notes. Loaners are provided on a "try it before you buy it" basis that is limited to a single term.

Note that the bookstores also sell livescribes and supplies which can be purchased with financial aid and that DIsability Services offers training for anyone who wants to attend (students, staff, and faculty).

iPads

The Disability Services IPads are for loan to students who experience specific vision impacts that make it important to have a portable CCTV option, zoom and/or text to speech. Loaners are prioritized for those with both alternate format and direct classroom needs.

iPad

Classmate Readers

These portable players feature a color touch screen and play materials off of SD cards. They function as authorized Learning Ally players and can be used to access DAISY, HTML, Doc, RTF, TXT, or MP3. Loaners are prioritized for those with alternate format needs who do not have other playback options.

Classmate Reader

Additional Notes

In addition to the items that can be checked out from the library, there are also specialized hardware and software applications that can be loaded onto computers as needed to ensure equal access, and Ergonomic Furniture such as chairs, podiums, and height adjustable tables that can be placed in classrooms and labs across our campus and extension sites as appropriate to meet individual need.

See our Adaptive Computing page for details on open access computing stations across our campuses that are equipped with enhanced features such as larger monitors, height adjustable tables, scanners, CCTVs and specialized software.

TTY and Video Phone locations

  • Telecommunication Devices
    • Cascade Campus
      • Student Services Building, payphone at street level entrance
      • Student Center Building, library, free
    • Central Portland Workforce Training Center
      • Payphone at street level entrance
    • Portland Metro Workforce Training Center
      • Career Center (no charge for career center trainees/emergency calls)
    • Rock Creek Campus
      • Building 9, Information Center (no charge)
    • Southeast Center
      • Mt. Tabor Hall, payphone at street level entrance near Crossroads CafĂ©
    • Sylvania Campus
      • College Center (CC) Building, payphone behind Information near the glass doors
      • Health Technology (HT) Building, payphone on lower level near parking lot doors
      • Science Technology (ST) Building, Disability Services office
  • Video Phone for deaf students (located in the Sylvania DS office in ST 229)
Related Pages
Request for Alternative Media Format Services