Library Accessibility Services (LAS) and Campus Accessible Tech Space (CATS)

Within CATS we host an Assistive Technology lending library.  Patrons are able to borrow items such as:

• MAC laptop preloaded with Kurzweil 3000, Adobe Pro, JAWS, and Dragon Dictate (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• PC laptop preloaded with Kurzweil 3000, ZoomText 11, Adobe Pro, JAWS 18, as well as the standard complement of PC software found on Library Computers
• BOOX Concussion monitor/tablet: Fast, low-flicker, no glare, just like a Kindle Paperwhite. An interactive surface to replace light-projecting monitors, phone productivity software, or handheld pads. Great for those with migraines, ADHD, concussions, etc.
• C-Pen Reader Pen: Scanning and reading pen using OCR/Optical Character Recognition technology that has a built-in dictionary and a voice recorder. Great for sighted people, but difficulty reading printed text, such as those with dyslexia.
• Freestanding Snowball Microphone
• Headset with Microphone
• Livescribe EchoPen: Capture lectures and written text. Save it, search it, replay portions as needed
• DAISY Player: DAISY allows visually-impaired listeners to navigate something as complex as an encyclopedia or textbook, otherwise impossible using conventional audio recordings

Please contact Nancy Waite for more information

LAS is pleased to announce that we now offer a Braille Conversion Service!!  

Braille is a system of raised dots that correspond with letters, symbols and numbers used by visually impaired people to read.  Graphs, charts and images may also be converted into tactile Braille, though each image is unique, and the outcome is not guaranteed.

If you need Braille produced for an event or presentation, please submit a request.  Please submit requests in either Word or PDF.   There is a nominal charge to cover production charges.  $1/ page printing and $4/book for binding.  There is no charge for course-related printing.