Overview

The Assistive Technology Lab (ATL), located in room 139 Durham, provides access to assistive technologies that are used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. The ATL is available for ISU students and staff. Faculty can also request a tour of the facilities.

Features

Services available in the ATL include:

• Adaptive computer access systems
• Low vision aids
• Job and classroom accommodations
• Reading and writing supports
• Information and referral
• Product training
• Confidential technology evaluations and demonstrations

Some of the specific assistive technologies available in the ATL include:

• Kurzweil 3000 enables conversion of print to electronic text. Text is spoken and words are highlighted as they are read or typed, aiding both auditory and visual learners.
• JAWS (Job Access With Speech) Screen Reading Software provides the user with access to information displayed on-screen via text-to-speech.
• Duxbury Braille Translator provides translation and formatting capabilities to automate the process of converting from regular print to Braille (and vice versa), and also provides word-processing functions for working directly in the Braille and print.
• Dragon Naturally Speaking is a speech recognition software that allows the user to dictate and have their speech transcribed as written text or use speech to launch applications, open files, control a mouse, and more.
• Braille embosser renders text as Braille cells.
• Ergonomic and large key keyboards assist with movement and vision disabilities.
• High quality scanners import print text into software programs.