Student DSS Resources
Guides, Handbooks, and Forms
Procedures and Guidelines
- DSS Complaint Resolution Procedures
- DSS Remote Testing Procedure for Students
- Guidelines for Service Animals
- How to Register for Classes
Academic Support
- Online Tutoring
Free 24/7 online tutoring and homework help for California students.
Alternate Media, Inclusive Technology, and High Tech Center
Alternate Media Applications
| Title | Platform | Description | Price |
| Fusion | Windows | JAWS and ZoomText combo | Free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
| Kurzweil 3000 / 1000 | Windows/MAC Standalone and web versions | E-text reader, comprehensive study tool (Scan, Read, Write) | Free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
| JAWS | Windows | Screen reader | On-site license. Free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
| ZoomText | Windows | Magnification | On-site license free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
Inclusive Technology
Mobile Apps
| Title | Platform | Description | Price |
| Seeing AI | iPhone/iPad | Reads text from camera, identifies product barcodes Recognizes currency | Free |
| Be My Eyes | iOS/Android | Allows blind/low vision individuals to receive ssistance through someone via a video call | Free |
| Voice Dream Reader | iPhone/iPAD | Can read and highlight text from various file types (DOCS,PDF,TXT) Can also scan in documents with optional Scanner app. | Paid |
| BlindSquare | iOS | Helps users navigate areas and identify points of interest | $39.99 |
| Talkback | Android | Screen Reader built into Android phone | Built in accessibility feature |
| VoiceOver | iOS | Screen Reader built into iPhone | Built in accessibility feature |
Web and Mobile App Resources
| Title | Platform | Description | Price |
| Natural Reader | Windows/MAC/iOS/Google | Reads content from the web | Free/paid for advanced features |
| Ghost Reader | MAC | E-Text Reader/Writing Tool | 15-Day Trial |
| Equatio | Windows/MAC/iOS/Android | Math equation creator | Paid |
| Read Aloud | Google Chrome | Web based text reader | Free |
| Accessible Periodic Table | Windows | Works with screen reading software | Free |
| Otter Web Based Notetaking | Windows/iOS Compatible with MAC, must use Chrome browser | Record lecture, auto-generates text transcription of lecture, insert comments/pictures into notes | Free (600 min per month), $9.99 (6,000 min per month) |
Cypress College High Tech Center in DSS
All students who are registered with DSS have access to our High Tech computer lab during normal business hours. All computers are equipped with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Reader. Adaptive software/hardware is also available. This includes:
- Zoomtext Screen Magnification
- JAWS Screen Reading
- Kurzweil 1000
- Kurzweil 3000 (student account login)
- Scanners
- Mini-Keyboards
- CCTV