Assistive Technology Services
Assistive technology is software, tools and other technology solutions which ensure people with disabilities have equal access to information, activities and resources.
Assistive Technology Services (ATS) is a team of specialists who consult, train and support students, instructors and staff on using assistive technology in the classroom.
Eligibility and Obtaining Assistive Technology
If you have questions about how assistive technology can support your disability or accommodations, ask your Access coordinator to refer you for an assistive technology consultation.
An assistive technology specialist will meet with you to understand your disability, the impacts and barriers you experience as a student, and the ways technology can support your coursework and goals.
ATS will make recommendations based on your consultation, which could include accommodations related to assistive technology or a referral to other campus resources.
Alternative Format Materials
Students who experience reading difficulties due to their disability may be able to receive course materials in alternative formats including:
- Electronic text (PDF, EPUB or Word)
- Large Print
- Braille
Students who want to request alternative format materials for their classes should do so in the Alternative Formats dashboard of their AIM portal.
Funding for alternative production is generously supported in part by The Association of Former Students.
Adaptive Software and Hardware
Assistive technologies are available in many computer labs across campus and usually includes:
- Read&Write (text-to-speech)
- JAWS for Windows (screen reader)
- Fusion (screen magnifier)
- Video Magnifiers/CCTVs
- Adaptive mice and keyboards
- Adjustable height desks
Additional technology may be obtained and installed on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about the availability of technology in specific labs or a departmentally-managed lab, please contact Assistive Technology Services at [email protected].
Equipment Loan
ATS maintains a limited inventory of equipment which can be loaned to students with accommodations. Common items available for checkout may include:
- Digital voice recorders
- Smartpens
- Assistive listening devices
- Bluetooth microphones for remote transcription
- Orion TI-84+ Talking Graphing Calculator
Students should contact their Access Coordinator if they would like to borrow any of the available equipment.