Assistive Technology

Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology

On this page you will find equipment, links to websites, software and other resources for Assistive Technology designed to enhance your independence, academic success, and campus experience.

Assistive Technology and Equipment

  • Access a variety of apps and tools designed to support learning, communication, and accessibility needs
  • Explore resources for note-taking, reading, studying, writing, researching, hearing, vision, dictation, organization, and more
  • Find technology solutions that support individualized learning preferences and academic success
  • Available for use on computers, tablets, and mobile devices 

Available for Students who Qualify*— with approved accommodation for use.

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*Note: Images are for reference only; the actual equipment may vary.

A C-Pen Reader on white background.

C-Pen Reader 2

  • Scan full paragraphs or single words of physically typed text and listen to the text being read out loud automatically
  • Access definitions to scanned words with the built-in dictionary
  • Text to speech with a variety of languages to choose from
  • Stores voice memos or entire books worth of pages for continuous review
  • Connects to wired earbuds
  • No Wi-Fi required

A C-Pen Exam Reader 2 on white background.

C-Pen Exam Reader 2

  • Scan full paragraphs or single words of physically typed text and listen to the text being read out loud automatically
  • Offline, closed system with no save or record functionality
  • Approved for use by many major exam boards
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity

An Explorē 5 Pocket-Size Video Magnifier on white background.

Explorē 5 Pocket-Size Video Magnifier

  • Portable, compact vision aid with high-def image and precise autofocus
  • 18 different enhancement contrast modes
  • 2x-22x magnification
  • 5-inch LCD screen
  • Take pictures and save images to view later

Woman sitting at a desk using a CCTV Desktop Magnifier.

CCTV Desktop Magnifiers

  • View books, documents, handouts, notebooks, etc. on the magnified screen
  • Change contrast, view with black text on white background, white text on black background, or other color variations for visual needs
  • Some models have a swivel arm to view the board or stationary objects in the room on the magnified screen
  • Can be used in class, testing, and lab settings

Hand of a blind person reading some braille text on page paper to learn.

Braille Embossing

  • Convert digital text into embossed Braille documents
  • Produce tactile materials for reading and classroom use
  • Print single or double-sided Braille documents
  • Available for handouts, exams, and other course materials

An example of Swell Printing showing raised-line tactile graphics on a paper.

Swell Printing

  • Create raised-line tactile graphics from printed images
  • Produce tactile maps, diagrams, charts, graphs, and illustrations
  • Enhance access to visual materials for individuals who are blind or have low vision
  • Available for classroom materials, exams, and instructional resources

A variety of Bump Dots that are designed to help people with low vision or blindness.

Bump Dots

  • Raised adhesive markers for tactile identification
  • Place on keyboards, calculators, appliances, or other frequently used items
  • Improve navigation and orientation without visual cues
  • Available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors

Image shows two different types of talking calculators side by side.

Talking Calculators

  • Perform calculations with speech output
  • Read numbers, equations, menus, and results aloud for increased accessibility
  • Explore graphs using audio and tactile feedback (model dependent)
  • Designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision and approved for use in many educational settings

A UbiDuo 3 Wireless system on white background.

UbiDuo 3 Wireless

  • Face-to-face communication technology for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing to participate in a dynamic, fully engaged, real-time conversation with a hearing individual
  • Real-time split screen interface using encrypted low-frequency wireless radio signal between the two halves
  • Lightweight technology, wireless connection, quick processing, with storage for conversations
  • 8 hour battery life
  • Can connect to a TV or projector for class demonstrations or conversations with an audience
  • Halves can work together or separate for flexible spacing
  • Real-time split screen interface
  • Customizable fonts (12 point to 72 point) with customizable text and background colors for increased accessibility and personalization

A portable assistive hearing device designed to amplify sound and cut through background noise.

FM System

  • Wireless assistive listening system that reduces background noise and improves access to spoken communication
  • Transmits a speaker’s voice directly to a student’s hearing device or receiver
  • Helps improve speech clarity in classrooms, meetings, and other learning environments
  • Allows individuals with hearing loss to better hear lectures, discussions, and presentations at a distance

An advanced Stethoscope featuring a tunable analog/digital chest piece, on a white background.

Amplified Stethoscope

  • Amplifies heart and lung sounds to improve listening clarity
  • Reduces background noise to help isolate important sounds during examinations
  • Provides adjustable volume settings for individualized hearing needs
  • Supports students with hearing loss or difficulty using traditional acoustic stethoscopes
  • Available for classroom and testing

An electronic stethoscope with a round digital display, resting against a white background.

Digital/Visual Stethoscope

  • Amplifies heart and lung sounds to improve listening clarity
  • The full-color display shows 1-lead ECG, exam details, and device settings directly on the stethoscope
  • Integrated 3-lead ECG offers a comprehensive view of the patient’s heart
  • Improved access to auscultation and diagnostic learning tools through amplification and visualization
  • Available for classroom and testing

Hands sorting through Color Overlays on a dark wood table.

Color Overlays

  • Tinted, transparent plastic sheets
  • Place over sheets of paper, textbooks, and other written or typed text
  • Reduces visual stress and relieves eye strain
  • Available as full-page sheets or reading rulers

Different colors of Original Pencil Grips on an arrary of pencils.

Pencil Grips

  • Slide onto pencils or pens for improved grip and control
  • Promote proper finger placement for writing
  • Reduce hand fatigue during extended writing tasks
  • Available in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet individual needs

An Ergonomic Keyboard on white background.

Ergonomic Keyboards

  • Reduce strain on hands, wrists, and forearms during typing
  • Promote a more natural hand and wrist position
  • Improve comfort during extended computer use

A black lumbar support cushion attached to the back of a chair with dual adjustable straps.

Lumbar Pillows

  • Provide additional lower back support while seated
  • Promote proper posture during extended periods of sitting
  • Reduce discomfort and improve seating comfort
  • Available for use in classroom and testing

Two styles of ergonomic desk chairs. One black mesh task chair and a brown executive leather chair.

Ergonomic and/or Padded Desk Chairs

  • Provide adjustable support for improved posture and comfort
  • Reduce strain on the back, neck, and hips during extended sitting
  • Adjustable features may include seat height, armrests, lumbar support, and backrest position
  • Available for use in classroom and testing

A Genio Logo on white background.

Genio

  • Audio record the lecture and type your notes simultaneously while syncing PowerPoints, pictures of the board/screen, images from the web, definitions from the built-in dictionary, and more
  • Sync typed notes with audio recording to find the corresponding subject matter of lectures or notes
  • Access audio transcriptions, live captioning, AI summaries and outlines, QuizMe feature, task list, key-term searches, simplified focus mode, and more
  • Available online in a web browser or as a mobile application

A Digital Voice Recorder on white background.

Digital Voice Recorders

  • Record lectures
  • Listen to lectures on the device or upload them to your computer
  • Organize recordings by class via a folder system built into the system

Agencies and Organizations

Amarillo City Transit & Paratransit (ACT-Connect)

SafeHome SHCC

  • Transportation Safety

Texas Workforce Solutions - Texas Panhandle

  • Amarillo Phone: (806) 372-5521
  • Borger Phone: (806) 274-7171
  • Hereford Phone: (806) 364-8600

Amarillo College Counseling Center

Family Support Services - Counseling

  • Phone: (806) 342-2500
  • 24-Hour Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Helpline: (806) 374-5433
  • 24-Hour Helpline Toll-Free: 1 (844) 363-3452
  • Suicide Hotline — Call or Text: 988

Northwest Texas Healthcare System - Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

  • Phone: (806)354-1810
  • No Cost 24/7 Assessment: (806) 351-7150 or 1 (800) 537-2585

TPC - Texas Panhandle Centers

  • Administration Services: (806) 358-1681
  • Non-Crisis Behavioral Health: (806) 337-1000
  • Crisis Hotline: (806) 359-6699 or 1(800) 299-3699 or 988

Coalition of Texans with Disabilities

Disability Rights Texas

  • General Questions — West Texas: (806) 765-7794
  • Intake Phone: 1 (800) 252-9108
  • Sign Language Video Phone — (deaf callers only): 1 (866) 362-2851
  • Purple 2 Video Phone — (deaf callers only): (512) 271-9391

Uniting Parents, a Program of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc.

  • Amarillo Phone: (806) 337-1700
  • Dumas Phone: (806) 420-4098
  • Lubbock Phone: (806) 420-7365

Bookshare

  • Free textbooks in accessible formats for those who qualify

Texas State Library Talking Book Program

Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness

  • Community. Advocacy. Education. Accessibility.

Amarillo College Advocacy & Resource Center

Panhandle Independent Living Center

  • Phone: (806) 374-1400

Turn Center

  • Phone: (806) 353-3596

Office for Civil Rights

  • Phone: 1 (800) 421-3481
  • TDD: 1 (800) 877-8339
  • Email: OCR@ed.gov
  • Address:
    U.S. Department of Education
    Office for Civil Rights
    Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
    400 Maryland Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20202-1100

Disability-Specific Resources

ADDitude- ADHD Science & Strategies

Attention Deficit Disorder

  • Phone: (800) 939-1019

Autism Society - Texas

Autism Society of America

  • Phone: (301) 657-0881

Cerebral Palsy Guide

  • Phone: (855) 220-1101

Epilepsy Foundation of Texas

  • Amarillo Area Phone: (806) 352-5426

The Arc of Texas

Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

International Dyslexia Association

Learning Disabilities Association of Texas

National Center for Learning Disabilities

  • Phone: (301) 966-2234

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Contact Us

Washington Street Campus, Enrollment Center - Suite 700
P.O. Box 447
724 W. 24th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79109

Regular Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed

In-Person and Virtual services available.

 

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