High Tech Center
The High Tech Center, also known as the HTC, is located near the Library in room C-114.
The High Tech Center is a computer facility for students with disabilities. Students
are encouraged to come to the HTC to learn about assistive computer technologies appropriate
to their disability. The HTC is also where students would go to discuss and pick up
Alternative Media Formats of their textbooks.
Location:
Library (LRC) C - 114
Phone:
619-660-4299
Fall Lab Hours:
Mon - Thur: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
DSPS High Tech Center staff
For questions about Computers, Assistive Technology or Accommodations
Jennifer Moore, Learning Assistance Center Specialist
619-660-6038 or 619-660-4299
For questions about Alternate Media, Assistive Technology or Visual challenges
Maico Moreno, Alternate Media Assistive Technology Specialist
619-660-4394
Come in and see us we are here to help!
Assistive Technology
HTC has available the following tools to help students with disabilities succeed with
their courses.
- Screen Reading Software (Kurzweil, Read and Write Gold, Jaws)
- Text Magnification Software/Hardware (ZoomText Software, DaVinci Hardware magnifier)
- Ergonomic keyboards and mice
- Voice Amplifiers for hearing impaired
- Digital Spellchecker and Dictionary/Thesaurus
- Enlarged Character Keyboard
- Large Monitors
- Magnifiers (hand held and digital)
- Notebooks with NCR 2 ply Paper for note taking
- Scanners
- Digital Recorders
- Other assorted software and hardware
Alternate Media
Alternate Media is provided to students with disabilities according to their individual
needs and preferences. Some of the textbook formats offered include:
- Electronic-Text
- Text-to-Speech/Audio
- Large Print
- Braille
- Other formats as necessary and available
For questions or requests to speak with a DSPS staff member, you may email our:
- Main office at cuyamaca.dsps@gcccd.edu or leave a voicemail message for our staff at (619) 660-4239.
- High Tech Center office staff at cuyamaca.htc@gcccd.edu or leave a voice mail message for our staff at (619) 660-4299.
- Test Proctor at cuyamaca.proctor@gcccd.edu or cuyamaca.testproctor@gcccd.edu
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing can reach Lois Aaron (DSPS ASL Scheduler) at Lois_Aaron@gcccd.edu
For answers to questions related to other Student Service programs, please visit the: Cuyamaca College Student Support Services Page