Student Experiences

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“Right now is the best time for someone with a visual impairment to get into RTV (radio broadcasting). I was in RTV classes. These classes where not accessible for me at first. A lot of it was very visual. The Jaws screen reader program has made the technology accessible for me. With the assistive technology, I was able to learn how to edit and be more self sufficient. I could do the work on my own. I look forward to working in a radio studio.”

Santos Gonzalez

“Don’t be afraid try something new and never be discouraged because others read faster then you.  Well, before I didn’t like to read. I started the reading group. Now, I can read a lot faster and I am able to store stuff in my head. The screen reader allows me to read something that interests me. I do not want to put the book down, I want to read faster, and I understand more, even if I read for a long time. Reading in a group has been very supportive. We are all able to share our views of what we are reading. Sometimes, our views are the same and it is exciting knowing you are connecting with another person.”

Santos Gonzalez

“I think DSPS is really important, because if we don’t have these kind of programs it could be hard for the special needs people and the people with disabilities. I think it would be hard for us to learn. The technology helped me a lot with my school work. Most of all it has made it easier for me to read. I couldn’t be on campus if mobility was not here. I could not push myself and I need to get around."

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"I want to encourage people to come to school, especially if you are someone with a disability. I think for someone who wants to go to school, just go ahead and try. I think you can learn a lot if you come in here and get some help. You can make more friends and have fun. For me it’s just a lot of fun to go to school.”

Janet Tabora   

“I am finishing up my AS degree. I would suggest that a new student that has a disability that may affect them at Delta first go to the DSPS office and see a counselor. Next, you should go to testing center and take a test. And then be sure to check into the adaptive technology classes. Take the adaptive technogy classes first. It is harder to take them after you have already started your other courses. They may really help you with your courses.

I learned there is a way to get help when you need it at Delta. There are adaptive technology classes. These programs can help you with your learning. I use the voice recognition program called Dragon Naturally Speaking and the screen reader program called ReadPlease.”

Joanne Martinez