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Computer equipment | Large non-computer equipment | Small non-computer equipment | Further information, special requests

 

Computer Equipment

Alternative Keyboards

Provide alternatives (Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro & Goldtouch Keyboard) to the standard computer keyboard.

Kurzweil 1000 and 3000 Text-to-Speech Software

Scans printed material and reads it out loud to user (headphones are available at the Circulation Desk).

  • Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Science Libraries (14S-100) on specific machines equipped with a document scanner.

JAWS Software

Reads computer text (both computer application commands and web pages) out loud to blind or low vision users (headphones are available at the Circulation Desk).

  • Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Science Libraries (14S-100) on specific machines.

ZoomText software

Magnifies text and graphics on the computer screen from two to sixteen times normal size.

  • Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Science Libraries (14S-100) on specific machines.

Large Non-Computer Equipment

Reading Edge Machine

Scans printed material and reads it out loud to user. This older type of equipment can be used to make an audiotape recording.

  • Current Location: Dewey Library (E53-100) in a second floor typing room. Ask for assistance at the Dewey Circulation desk.

Visualtek Read/Write System

Closed circuit TV that magnifies print material.

Perkins Braille Writer

Manual Braille typewriter.

Electric Braille Writer

Electric Braille typewriter.

Closed Caption Video Viewing Stations

  • Available in the Lewis Music Library (14E-109). Ask at the circulation desk for a remote control unit.

Special arrangements can be made to have the above non-computer equipment transported to the library nearest you.

 

Small Non-Computer Equipment

AlphaSmart 3000

Portable notetaking device with a 4-line LCD display. Students who have difficulties with notetaking can type notes into 8 different buffers and upload their notes to a Mac or PC via cables or an Infrared connection.

Cellophane windows

Reading Aid.

Magnifiers

Clamp (with flexible arm) & hand-held.

Flashlight

For reading call numbers in dim lighting.

Canvas bag

For carrying materials.

 

Further information or special requests

The ATIC Lab (Adaptive Technology Help for Information and Computing) at MIT

The ATIC Lab is a resource for persons needing training or more extensive equipment or software.

Contact:
Kathy Cahill or Mary Ziegler
- address: 7-143
- phone: 617.253.7808

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