MassHire Malden Career Center

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• Computers
• Internet Access
• Copier
• Printer
• Resource materials to assist you in many parts of your job search.
• Industry and Labor Market information.
• Business and trade publications.
• Information on training providers.

Large Print Keyboard – Enables key selection by variable hand and finger motion

Audio Cassette Recorder – Enables user to tape our workshops

Cushion for Back-Support – Provides comfort for individuals with back/spinal conditions

JAWS (Job Access With Speech) – software (used with headphones) converts text on a computer screen to speech, enabling access to the internet and other computer resources

Scanner – Transfers written materials into a digital/computer format such as PDF

Trackball – Mouse replacement assists individuals who lack fine motor skills

Video Relay Service with Sign Language Interpretation – Convo Relay video service connects sign language users with a live interpreter who translates conversations between sign language and spoken language. This service can be used in a private area for job interviews.

Sorenson VRS – Video relay service connects sign language users with a live interpreter who translates conversations between sign language and spoken language. This service can be used in a private area for job interviews.

Visual Magnification Equipment – Freedom Scientific TOPAZ and Clearview 500 magnifier provide users the ability to view books, job and recruitment flyers. An enlarged image of the object is displayed on a large screen.

PEARL Camera – A camera that works with JAWS scanning and reading software, brings blind and low vision users access to printed material. The camera is connected to job search workstation and snaps a picture of the reading material.

Wheelchair-accessible computer – in our Resource Room

Keyboard Wrist support cushion– for carpal tunnel syndrome

ZOOM TEXT – A fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users. Magnifier/Reader enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, echoes your typing and essential program activity, and automatically reads documents, web pages, email.