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Assistive Technologies Lab

The Assistive Technologies Lab has been developed in conjunction with the Disabilities Services Office specifically to aid students and other library users with disabilities.

Equipment in the lab is located on height adjustable tables. In addition to the standard software, the Assistive Technologies Lab include assistive software, equipment and 21 inch monitors.

Equipment includes:

Braille workstation
MagniSight Explorer Station
Specialized keyboards and mice
Web-based screen reader software (Jaws, Kurzweil, etc.). *Please contact the Educational Counseling and Disabilities Services Office (ECDS) for instructions on accessing the software.

The Assistive Technologies Lab is located on the 1st floor of FLITE, in room 119. For access to the lab, a key may be obtained from the Checkout Desk.

Manuals for Assistive Technology Equipment

Juliet Classic Braille Embosser
Braille Embosser/Printer located in the Assistive Technologies Lab, FLITE-119
MagniSight Explorer
User's manual for the Magni-Sight Explorer

Manuals for Assistive Technology Software

Dragon Naturally Speaking
A speech recognition application that allows users to transcribe or dictate text to the computer.
Easy Reader 6.0
Designed for readers with dyslexia, low vision or blindness
JAWS
A computer screen reader that provides text-to-speech output for users who are visually impaired.
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil is used by those who have reading or learning differences. It is most used as a text-to-speech application. It combines a read-aloud feature with highlighting and other reading/writing tools.

Subject Guide

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