Assistive Technology Lab (AT Lab)

Providing Computer Access and Assistive Technology Services to Students with Disabilities at the University of Colorado at Boulder

Services for Students with Vision Impairments
Resources and Equipment
Services Available
Workshops and Open Houses
Eligibility
Lab Hours
Contacting the Lab
Other Assistive Technology Web Resources

Mission:

• The goal of the Assistive Technology lab is to enable students with disabilities to access computer systems, information resources, and on-line services such as the World Wide Web and other Internet services. The AT Lab is funded by the President's Office through the Total Learning Environment initiative.
• The lab also provides students with tools for both alternate access to print material and for writing.

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Resources and Equipment

The lab consists of five adaptive workstations, four PC machines, and one Macintosh system. A satellite station is also available in Norlin Library. Adaptations include the following: speech controlled computers; screen readers (voice output) and screen enlargement; alternate and ergonomic keyboards, adaptive and ergonomic pointing devices; scanning and Optical Character Recognition systems with voice output for access to hard-copy items; closed circuit TV for enlarging hard copy material; ergonomic furniture and workstation accessories; Braille printers.

List of equipment available in AT Lab

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Services Available

• Assistive Technology Overview
• Demonstration and tryout of adaptive equipment
• Training and support in use of adaptive equipment and systems
• Reservation for lab time
• Workshops and Open Houses (call or check web site for upcoming events)
• Access to e-mail, the World Wide Web, and other Internet services
• Information and referral (in areas related to assistive technology and computer access)
• Printing of Braille material

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Stop by for information! Watch for workshops!

In addition to training and support services, the lab is a resource for assistive technology information. The lab conducts open houses and workshops, where faculty, staff, and students are able to learn about and evaluate adaptive and ergonomic equipment. Faculty and staff are also invited to stop by informally to ask questions and learn how assistive technology might benefit their students.

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Eligibility

All students, staff, and faculty with a documented disability are eligible to reserve lab time and receive other direct services from the Assistive Technology Lab. Please contact us at the number below if you have any questions regarding documentation.

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Lab Hours

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Contacting the Lab

Contact Howard Kramer, lab coordinator, at 303-492-8672 to set up an appointment or for more information. You can also reach the lab through e-mail:

E-mail: hkramer@colorado.edu
Voice: 303-492-8672
TTY/TTD: 303-492-8671
Disability Services main office: 303-492-8671
Fax: 303-492-5601

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Other Assistive Technology Web Resources

Trace Research and Development Center - Information Resources and Software for Assistive Technology (www.trace.wisc.edu/)

EASI - Equal Access to Software and Information (www.rit.edu/~easi)

WID - World Institute on Disability (www.wid.org)

RESNA - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (www.resna.org)

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