Services for Students with Vision Impairments

Assistive Technology Lab (AT Lab)
Willard Hall 333

AT Lab Contact Info:
E-mail: DSinfo@colorado.edu
Web Site
Lab: 303-492-8672 (V)
DS Main Office: 303-492-8671 (V/TTY)
Fax: 303-492-5601

Services and Accommodations
The Disability Services Assistive Technology Lab (AT Lab) assists students with conversions of printed books, syllabi, readings, and other materials to tape, electronic format, or Braille. The AT Lab is equipped with five computers containing a range of adaptations, including the following: computers with voice output software (JAWS, Window-Eyes), scanning and reading systems (OpenBook, Kurzweil 3000), a Braille printer, closed circuit TV (for enlarging hard copy), and a tactile printer (for creation of tactile graphics and maps).

The AT Lab provides consultative support with computer and college labs & classes. Staff will assist in providing access to labs and classrooms on campus where access is needed by students with vision impairments and other disabilities. Staff also consult with students in the selection, training, and support of adaptive equipment, computers, and other devices. The AT Lab also loans equipment depending on need and availability.

Satellite Stations
On-campus, unrestricted use AT Satellite Stations are located at the following locations: Norlin Library Reference section, Room E130, 1st floor; Mac Computer Lab, Room N310, 3rd floor; Engineering Center: ECCR 225A, 2nd floor (behind help desk office); Muenzinger Psychology, Room E311, 3rd floor. On campus restricted use AT Satellite Stations are located at Hale Science: Room 347, 3rd floor, Graduate Student Research Lab; and Fleming Law Building, 2nd floor Law Library.

For more information regarding AT resources, equipment, services, workshops, eligibility, lab hours, and conference updates, visit the AT Lab on the DS website.