1. Misty Patinelli, MA Assistive Technology Specialist Wake Technical Community College

3.  Scanning textbooks  Captioning  Providing course materials in an alterative formats  Setting up and training on equipment  Implementing AT and accommodations in the classroom and online  Evaluating the accessibility of web-based tools and documents

4.  Converting and formatting course materials in alterative formats  Obtaining information about textbooks and class locations  Moving and setting up AT equipment  Providing information to students related to course materials and online tools  Problem-solving and trouble shooting issues  Communicating with staff, faculty, and students on multiple campuses

5.  Receiving computer assistance for online courses, tools, and software/hardware implementation  Cross-training of other departments, colleges, staff, and faculty  Assisting students with accessing web-based documents, media, and online tools  Being proactive about implementation of student accommodations

6.  Bookstore  Computer Services (ITS)  Distance Education  Facility Services  Individualized Learning Center/Tutorial Services  Instructors/Departments  Library  Print Shop  Registrar/Data Management College Departments

7.  Obtaining textbook information for ordering from publisher and agency databases  Determining the textbook ISBN numbers when the books are in bundles  Assisting students with visual impairments with purchasing used textbooks without markings

8.  Consulting about purchase of AT software and hardware  Installing AT software  Moving AT equipment  Trouble shooting AT computer-related issues  Communicating when new computers are installed on campus  Assisting with networking of software and maintenance of licenses

9.  Consulting on accessibility of online courses and educational management systems  Assisting with conversion of inaccessible online documents  Trouble shooting problems with online presentations and tests  Assisting with access for students to the college website and external websites  Training on new technology  Collaborating with DSS in captioning online multimedia

10.  Assisting with moving and relocation of AT equipment  Providing general set up of AT equipment in the classroom and other areas for student use  Storing furniture for equipment in the warehouse

11.  Setting up computer stations for students with disabilities to access documents with AT  Training and consulting with staff on AT software/hardware  Maintaining AT software and equipment for student use

12.  Assisting with implementation of student accommodations  Collaborating to facilitate document and textbook conversion and course accessibility  Consulting with instructors on alternative accommodations when online tools are inaccessible  Training with staff and faculty on tools and AT software/hardware

13.  Setting up computer stations for students to access documents, texts, and online tools with AT  Training with library staff on AT software/hardware  Maintaining and updating AT software and equipment for student use

14.  Assisting with cutting bindings off textbooks for scanning purposes  Hole-punching textbooks for students for easy storage and to carry to class

15.  Having DSS priority registration facilitates:  Early communication with faculty  Equipment set up  Classroom adjustments  Preparation of documents/textbooks in alternative format  Captioning  Training on online tools and AT software/hardware

16. Thank You

17.  ( U.S. Access Board, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards 36 CFR Part 1194 § 1194.4 Definitions. [Published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2000]. (May 04 2001). Retrieved December 10, 2004, from http://www.access- board.gov/sec508/standards.htm