Representative Duties
Provide for the installation, configuration and maintenance of alternative media using a variety of computer peripherals and equipment.
Review and communicate adaptive access issues related to college web pages; provide resource information, training and support for universal access; provide access assistance in web design.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the computer field, as well as advances and changes in assistive technology.
Provide training on adaptive technology to faculty, staff and students to ensure that instructional materials are provided in various accessible formats, depending on students' disability-related needs; network with regional and state agencies to ensure appropriate services are made available to students.
Coordinate and develop a process to meet institutional brailling and captioning needs, ensuring that all college information, including college catalog, schedules and brochures, is made available in alternative formats.
Perform conversion of text to alternative media; monitor the provisions of providing Recording for the Blind services and other acquired materials to students.
Survey college access technology needs; identify and recommend adaptive software and hardware.
Provide guidance to faculty in the design and re-design of distance education materials and formats to ensure they meet access requirements.
Provide information to students, faculty, staff and the public regarding the department and the adaptive services provided.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in a field that provides the exposure and understanding necessary to accomplish the essential functions and two years experience related to adaptive computer technology, software and/or hardware, as a user or computer technician.
