Assistive Technology is a partnership between the Information Technology Department and Disabled Student Programs & Services.  Below are the four major categories of services we provide:

• ALTERNATIVE MEDIA -  We provide assistance for the creation of textbooks, instructional materials, and other printed information converted to another format such as Braille, large print, or electronic text.   Alternative Media Production Guidelines

• ASSISTIVE SOFTWARE -  We purchase, install, and support the computer programs provided by Cerritos College for use on the campus.  This software includes screen readers, screen magnification programs, and text to voice programs.  Software Locations :  Where assistive software and hardware are located.

• CAPTIONING -  We establish standards and oversee the captioning process (words superimposed on television or motion picture frames) that communicate or translate audio dialogue .

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT -  We assist in the assessment for purchasing software and/or hardware across the campus.  As an entity of the State of California receiving Federal and State funding Cerritos College is bound by SB105 and Section 508 guidelines.

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Last update: 02/06/08