The DSPS High Tech Center (also known as the HTC) provides students with technology support, training, assistive technology workshops and registration assistance. Please see below for a list of the assistive technology training provided. Students do not need to register in DSPS-304 to use the High Tech Center services.
Email: DSPS High Tech Center (dspshtc@collegeofthedesert.edu), Bonnie Russell, Serah Tucker
Phone: 760-776-7397
Location: Cravens Student Services Center (CSSC), Room 118
Online: DSPS Instagram
The DSPS High Tech Center offers in-person assistance Monday through Thursday (please check the open lab hours below).
The lab is available for DSPS students to use during open lab hours with or without assistance.
The High Tech Center will be closed from May 27 through June 7, 2024. (Only open for training workshops to students with scheduled appointments.)
Monday through Wednesday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Friday - Closed
The High Tech Center will be closed from August 5 through August 23, 2024 for computer maintenance and training workshops for students with scheduled appointments.
The lab will reopen the first day of fall semester, August 26, 2024.
The High Tech Center will be closed on the following dates:
Closed May 27, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Closed June 19, 2024 - Juneteenth
Closed July 4, 2024 - Independence Day
Closed August 5 - August 23, 2024
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The High Tech Center provides technology support, training and workshops for certain assistive technology. Training and workshops are by appointment. Technology support is available in-person during open lab hours. Please inquire with the HTC for details.
Training: If you need training on Kurzweil or Otter.ai, please schedule your appointment by calling Bonnie or Serah at 760-776-7397 or emailing Bonnie Russell.
Training is provided for the following assistive technology. Certain assistive technology requires counselor approval as an accommodation.
JAWS - Computer screen reader software for the blind
Kurzweil 3000 - Text-to-speech software which allows textbook scanning and reading, as well as other features
Recording Apps - Applications which provide audio recording and notetaking assistance
ZoomText Fusion - Magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired