[Athen] Assistive/adaptive software & hardware & iMac... oh my

[normajean.brand]

Fellow ATHENians,
Is anyone on the list using assistive/adaptive software (ZoomText, JAWS,
Kurzweil, WYNN, etc.) installed on an iMac? And, if so, how
successfully?
 
The Academic IT Support team, where I am employed, is considering
pulling all PCs from the classrooms and labs and installing iMacs, with
Windows OS running in the background or foreground depending on the boot
sequence. I have used Macs off and on since 1984 and they have some very
good qualities about them, however I am concerned that ZoomText and
other assistive software and possibly hardware will not run effectively,
or at all, on the iMac environment. Not to mention segregating and
calling attention to those users who may need the PC environment to
access learning materials with assistive/adaptive software and hardware,
I have major concerns regarding this plan of action. 
 
Any thoughts? Constructive suggestions/criticisms welcome. Dodging
bullets here as they try to shoot the messenger...
 
Thank you for sharing...
 
NJ

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NJ Brand
Houston Community College-NW
Technical Support and Innovation Center
Assistive Technology Specialist/Sr. Lab Assistant
Town and Country Square Campus
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