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ADA Accommodations
Synapse has developed a completely integrated
menu-driven full compliance workstation which answers ADA requirements for reasonable
accommodations. Our ADA workstations solve hardware compatibility issues. Synapse ADA
workstations meet the needs of individual employees with one or more disabilities, and of
multiple employees with varying disabilities who use the same workstation. Our
workstations can be configured to address the unique needs of your library, special-needs
laboratory or vocational setting.
Special Needs Laboratory
This the ideal workstation to start or augment your
special-needs laboratory. Custom configurations can be designed to serve all populations
requiring access or mitigation.
School or Library
The Synapse ADA workstation is an academic
equalizer for the school or library setting, a superior tool for the mitigation of
learning differences, blindness, low vision, mobility impairments and access to library
online catalog system.
Our trained staff offers custom-tailored classes for
teachers, librarians, rehabilitation professionals, and support staff. These sessions
address issues of the special-needs population, with the goal of increasing proficiency in
the use of assistive technology and assessment practices.
Learning Differences
The Synapse ADA workstation is a powerful instrument
when used for the mitigation of learning differences. Individuals with dyslexia,
dysgraphia and dyscalcula receive compensatory benefits of "saying-the-word" and
"seeing-the-word" (voice recognition) or "seeing-the-word" and
"hearing-the-word" (screen or text-to-speech).
Assessment Tool
The Synapse ADA workstation is the diagnostic
assessment choice of rehabilitation centers, independent living centers, corporations and
vocational rehabilitation agencies. The ADA workstation can assist in determining
appropriate adaptive and assistive technology in the academic, rehabilitation or clinical
setting.
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Voice Recognition
Delivers a large vocabulary (60,000 active words)
voice recognition technology offering voice command and control of applications and
dictation. .
Screen-to-Speech
Converts Windows computer screens into easy
to understand speech.
Text-to-Speech
Scans and translates printed materials into easy to
understand speech with a single push of a button.
Synapse ADA Workstations at the San
Francisco Main Library
E-Text
Reads BookManager's and RFB (Recordings for the
Blind) electronic text documents, periodicals and books.
Screen Magnification
Magnifies Windows applications for low vision
users up to 16 times.
Print Magnification
Scan and magnifies printed materials through a
high-resolution scanner. Images can be printed out at increased magnifications. Also
Available
Braille
Braille keyboard tops, Braille translation software,
refreshable Braille displays and Braille embossers.
Workstation Furniture
Wheelchair accessible motorized and adjustable work
surfaces.
Ergonomics
Ergonomic keyboards, mouse pads, adjustable monitor
and keyboard arms. Ergonomic chairs and workstation furniture.
Connectivity
Hardware interface to networks and access to
mainframe computers. Voice recognition solutions for workstation platforms such as Silicon
Graphics and Sun. PC/Decade based voice recognition solutions for newspapers supporting
Coyote terminals.
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