Resources in the Access Technology Lab

This document summarizes the resources in the Access Technology Lab that provide access to computing for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities.

Contents

• About the Access Technology Lab
• Campus Contact Information
• Resources in the Access Technology Lab
  • Access for Mobility/Orthopedically Impaired Users
  • Access for Visually Impaired Users
  • Access for Learning Disabled Users
  • Access for Hearing Impaired Users
  • Company Contacts for Hardware and Software

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About the Access Technology Lab

The ATL provides students, faculty, and staff with disabilities with access to campus computing resources, specialized equipment and software, staff assistance, and training. The Access Technology Lab is located in the Mary Gates Hall Computing Resource Center (CRC), and is wheelchair accessible. The following services are available in the Access Technology Lab:

• Access to equipment and software for users with mobility/orthopedic, visual, learning, or hearing impairments. For a complete list, see Resources in the Access Technology Lab.
• Staff are available to provide assistance to lab visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The lab is open during the same hours the Computing Resource Center (CRC) is open.
• Windows and Apple computers, software, peripherals, and training materials.
• Laser and color printing are available for a charge using the UW Husky Card. Current pricing can be found at the EPLT printing information.
• A Braille embosser capable of single- or double-sided Braille, and software that translates electronic text into Braille. Materials in standard print can be scanned with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. To have course syllabi, short class handouts, letters and other small documents produced in Braille, see Braille Embossing Service at the ATL.
• Orientation and training in the use of adaptive hardware and software. For general training, see the Computing & Communications UW Computer Training Catalog or call the Access Technology Lab at 685-4144, or send email to atl@u.washington.edu.

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Campus Contact Information

For more information about adaptive technology that can help individuals with disabilities, contact the Access Technology Lab:

For general information about accommodations for students with disabilities at the University of Washington, or if you are a student at the university who would like to request accommodations for a documented disability, please contact the Disabled Student Services office at 206-543-8924 (voice/TTY), 206-616-8379 (fax), email uwdss@u.washington.edu, or stop by the office in Schmitz Hall, Room 448.

The Disability Services Office provides general information about accommodations for faculty, staff, and members of the general public and the processes for requesting accommodations for a documented disability. Phone 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or email dso@u.washington.edu.

A guide to accessible UW campus routes and building entrances is available at all campus reference stations. The guide can also be accessed via the World Wide Web at Access Guide for Persons With Disabilities. Problems with the operation of university facilities such as automatic doors and elevators should be reported to the Physical Plant Trouble Number at 685-1411.