Accessibility and Resource Center

The University of the District of Columbia extends a warm welcome to applicants, undergraduates and postgraduates with disabilities. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your academic studies and university life to the fullest. Our many students and alumni with disabilities who have gone before you have made us proud of their academic and personal achievements.

Assistive Technology

KURZWEIL 3000

KURZWEIL 3000 Kurzweil 3000 is an educational software tool that will read several types of documents, create speech to text, translate into different languages, has writing tools for research papers, and much more. The software also offers magnification functionality for users with low vision. Kurzweil 3000 includes multiple features which enhance writing understanding and organizing ideas, such as word prediction, translator, talking dictionaries and calculator, notetakers, bookmarks, graphical organizers, and others. It offers additional tools for educators to create tests for students using Kurzweil 3000 in the classroom. The software functions on Windows, Mac browsers, and iPad. Please see the video below to see how Kurzweil 3000 can help you. Through the Accessibility Resource Center, Kurzweil 3000 is FREE for all students, faculty, and staff with a valid UDC e-mail! Videos • How to access Kurzweil 3000 • Quick overview of Kurzweil 3000 • Kurzweil 3000 Getting Started Guide for Web Browsers • Discover the benefits of the Kurzweil 3000 Platform Visit the Kurzweil Academy to explore new features, updates, tips, and tricks! Kurzweil 3000 Assistive Learning Technology and Literacy Tools from Kurzweil Education. Unlock your student's potential with Kurzweil 3000 assistive technology and literacy tools! Kurzweil 3000 is an educational software tool that will read several types of documents, create speech to text, translate into different languages, has writing tools for research papers, and much more. The software also offers magnification functionality for users with low vision. Kurzweil 3000 includes multiple features which enhance writing understanding and organizing ideas, such as word prediction, translator, talking dictionaries and calculator, notetakers, bookmarks, graphical organizers, and others. It offers additional tools for educators to create tests for students using Kurzweil 3000 in the classroom.

The software functions on Windows, Mac browsers, and iPad.

Please see the video below to see how Kurzweil 3000 can help you. Through the Accessibility Resource Center, Kurzweil 3000 is FREE for all students, faculty, and staff with a valid UDC e-mail!

Videos

Visit the Kurzweil Academy to explore new features, updates, tips, and tricks!

Kurzweil 3000 Assistive Learning Technology and Literacy Tools from Kurzweil Education. Unlock your student’s potential with Kurzweil 3000 assistive technology and literacy tools!

Accessibility Resource Center

The ARC has moved all operations online and staff are working remotely. ARC is open virtually Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. For assistance during business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm):

 

 

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Students can choose whether or not to disclose health conditions to faculty members or classmates. Accessibility resource Center staff will not disclose health issues or specific diagnoses.