ATL Services
Below is a description of services offered by the ATL. Please let us know if you have any suggestions as to how we can improve our services.
ATL Tours
We have a large variety of equipment at the ATL. Questions about Access Technology options for specific disabilities may be answered during a tour of our facility. Demonstration and discussion of hardware and software are available. To arrange for an overview of the Access Technology Lab, please call (206) 685-4144 or email atl@u.washington.edu to schedule an appointment.
Training class
P375: Introduction to Access Technology for Computer Users
Accessible Design Consulting and Testing
Ensure that electronic resources are accessible to all by assessing their clarity and ease-of-use when accessed through a variety of adaptive hardware and software.
Braille Translation
The ATL has a Braille embosser capable of single or double sided Brailling. Any electronic text may easily be translated into Braille. Physical materials may be scanned using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software available in the Lab.
- Options for Brailling Electronic Information
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- Send the information as either Microsoft Word or HTML format to the Braille Embossing Service
- Bring an electronic copy of the text to the ATL and we can help you create it. See Braille Embossing FAQ for more information on preparing material for Braille.
- How to Braille Physical Materials
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- Scan the material with Openbook or other OCR software.
- Proofread and edit the file.
- Send the file to the Braille embosser. See Braille Embossing for more info.
Equipment
The ATL has a variety of equipment that provides access to computers for almost any disability. See Resources in the Access Technology Lab for a list of hardware and software at the ATL.
For specific details about hardware and software, or if you have questions about accessible technology options for specific disabilities, please schedule an appointment with an ATL Assistant by calling (206) 685-4144 or email atl@u.washington.edu.
