Explore our assistive technology accommodations

Find details on the various assistive technology accommodations we may support during your testing experience.

Zoom Text

Adjust brightness and zoom level with this screen magnification software.

JAWS

Access information with this text-to-speech screen reading software.

DRAGON

Turn spoken words into text with this speech recognition software.

Intellikey Keyboard

Easily type and execute commands with this customizable, programmable keyboard.

Learn more about these assistive technologies

Zoom Text

Zoom Text is a screen magnification software. We currently use ZoomText version 9.1 which supports the following magnification ranges and levels:

  • Magnification Ranges: 1x–36x in whole unit increments (1x, 2x, 3x, etc.)
  • Magnification Levels: 20 Levels (using keyboard commands only)

The following ZoomText features are currently not available:

  • Dual Monitor Support
  • xFont
  • Color Filtering
  • Pointer Enhancements
  • Cursor Enhancements
  • Focus Enhancements
  • Mouse Wheel Zooming
  • Pointer Routing
  • Desktop Finder
  • Web Finder
  • Text Finder
  • Magnified Setup Program
JAWS

JAWS ("Job Access With Speech") is Text to Speech, screen reading software that allows blind and visually impaired candidates to hear the exam read aloud. We currently use JAWS version 18 which supports the following features. 

 

FeatureIs it Supported?
Number of VoicesYes, One Voice Supported
Announces ApplicationsYes
Reads Menu ItemsYes
NarrationYes
Inflection on Capital LettersNo
Announces PunctuationYes
HotkeysLimited Functionality
Braille Output CapableNo
Read Text StylesNo
Echo LettersNo
Pronunciation CorrectionNo
Echo WordsNo
Reads with Mouse OverNo
Screen ZoomNo
Intellikey Keyboard

An intelligent, programmable keyboard that provides access to the computer for individuals who have difficulty using a mouse or standard keyboard. It enables users with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities to easily type, enter numbers, navigate on-screen displays and execute menu commands. 

DRAGON

DRAGON speech recognition software supports candidates unable to type responses. Supported features are listed below.

*During the testing experience, the candidate has just one opportunity to create a profile and train Dragon.

 

FeatureIs it Supported?
Recognition Accuracy (turns voice into text with up to 99% accuracy)Yes
Recognition Speed (displays words on screen 3x faster than typing)No
System ConfigurationNo
CorrectionYes*
Accuracy tuningNo
Dictation BoxYes
User InterfaceYes
Help System and TutorialsHelp System and Tutorials Limited Functionality
Editing and Formatting TextNo
Command and ControlYes
Application Support WebNo
Application Support Word ProcessingNo
Application Support (email, spread sheets, and presentations)No
Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Web SearchNo
Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Email and Desktop SearchNo
Text To SpeechNo
Advanced Correction/EditionNo
Multiple Dictation SourcesNo

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