Adjust brightness and zoom level with this screen magnification software.
Access information with this text-to-speech screen reading software.
Turn spoken words into text with this speech recognition software.
Easily type and execute commands with this customizable, programmable keyboard.
ZoomText is a screen magnification software. We currently use ZoomText version 9.1 which supports the following magnification ranges and levels:
The following ZoomText features are currently not available:
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.
| Feature | Is it Supported? |
|---|---|
| Number of Voices | Yes, One Voice Supported |
| Announces Applications | Yes |
| Reads Menu Items | Yes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Inflection on Capital Letters | No |
| Announces Punctuation | Yes |
| Hotkeys | Limited Functionality |
| Braille Output Capable | No |
| Read Text Styles | No |
| Echo Letters | No |
| Pronunciation Correction | No |
| Echo Words | No |
| Reads with Mouse Over | No |
| Screen Zoom | No |
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 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.
| Feature | Is 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 Configuration | No |
| Correction | Yes* |
| Accuracy tuning | No |
| Dictation Box | Yes |
| User Interface | Yes |
| Help System and Tutorials | Help System and Tutorials Limited Functionality |
| Editing and Formatting Text | No |
| Command and Control | Yes |
| Application Support Web | No |
| Application Support Word Processing | No |
| Application Support (email, spread sheets, and presentations) | No |
| Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Web Search | No |
| Dragon Voice Shortcuts for Email and Desktop Search | No |
| Text To Speech | No |
| Advanced Correction/Edition | No |
| Multiple Dictation Sources | No |