Access Technology Committee
The Access Technology (AT) Committee works to increase accessibility for students with disabilities, using a portion of the Student Technology Fee.
Examples of investments from the AT Committee include
- Site-wide licensing for software like JAWS, ZoomText, and Read&Write
- Loaner devices such as laptops and chromebooks
- Matched fund initiatives to improve accessibility in Learning Gardens, STEAM Centers, Testing Centers, and the Library
To learn more about the AT Committee check out our committee page for the PCC community.
Contact us
To join the committee or to request a purchase that will increase accessibility for students, contact us.
Recent work
Here are some examples of equipment and software that were recommended to the committee and were purchased:
Adapted PE equipment
The AT Committee has contributed matched funds to purchase adaptive equipment for the Sylvania, Cascade, and Rock Creek Physical Education departments. At Rock Creek, we helped purchase a functional trainer and upper body ergometer. The department added a rope pull trainer that simulates arm movements when skiing. These items can be used by people with and without disabilities and are placed in areas with access in mind.
The Keiser Functional Trainer is located in an open area in the workout room. It has two adjustable arms that can be used in a variety of training positions, with controls for resistance levels. Randi, a PCC graduate, is pictured above using the equipment in the Adapted PE class.
Marc Spaziani, instructor and Department Chair at Rock Creek teaches Adapted Physical Education. This class is co-listed with weight training to ensure that all students can participate and work towards their personal goals. Marc provides individual instruction to adapt training activities for each student.
Join an adapted physical education class
- Classes are offered every term
- Classes meet at Sylvania and Rock Creek Campuses
- See the current schedule of adapted PE classes
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Note taking technology
Every year, the AT Committee purchases note-taking technology to support students in their classes.
The most popular technology for many years was the Echo Pen (pictured). These pens contain a camera and audio recorder, and students take notes using the special “dot paper.” The bonus is that students can then click on the note and hear what was being said at the time they wrote it, allowing them to add to their notes later! Students can also transfer these files to a computer.
Many students find it helpful to use class recordings, often with transcription tools. Our AT Committee has invested in digital recorders, power banks, microphones, and other tools to support both students and instructors.