ATC - Directions and Hours
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- Other Accessible Computing Locations on Campus
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Directions to the Access Technology Center (ATC)
From Outside of Mary Gates Hall
The ATC is located in Mary Gates Hall, a building that is centrally located on the UW Seattle campus.
The ATC is located in the basement of Mary Gates Hall room 064. (Link to campus map, MGH indicated)
Enter Mary Gates Hall at the north entrance of the building (opposite Suzzallo Library). As you head into the building, use the stairs or elevator on the left down to the basement. Follow the hallway, make the first right, then make a right again at the end of that hallway. The ATC is in room 064, and has an automatic door opener. The Center is in room 064B, through the reception area.
Directions to Central Campus via Public Transportation
Look here for information on bus routes serving the University.
Information on campus parking locations and costs and parking for people with disabilities.
Directions to the ATC
Central Campus via I-5 Southbound
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- From I-5 southbound, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169).
- Turn left onto NE 45th Street. Continue east nearly one half mile to 15th Avenue NE and turn right.
- Head south on 15th Avenue three blocks to NE 41st Street.
- Turn left at Gate #1 into the underground Central Plaza Garage.
- Stop at the gatehouse inside the garage for directions and a parking pass.
Parking for visitors with disabilies is also available directly behind the Husky Union Building with a valid placard/permit.
Directions to Central Campus via I-5 Northbound
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- From I-5 northbound, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169).
- Turn right onto NE 45th Street. Continue east nearly one half mile to 15th Avenue NE and turn right. Head south on 15th Avenue three blocks to NE 41st Street.
- Turn left at Gate #1 into the underground Central Plaza Garage.
- Stop at the gatehouse inside the garage for directions and a parking pass.
Parking for visitors with disabilities is also available directly behind the Husky Union Building with a valid placard/permit.
Directions to Central Campus via State Route 520
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- Coming from the east, use State Route 520. Take the Montlake Boulevard exit and bear right.
- Continue north on Montlake Boulevard, and cross the drawbridge.
- At the first traffic light after the bridge, turn left onto NE Pacific Street.
- Proceed west on NE Pacific Street to 15th Avenue NE. Turn right and head north on 15th Avenue to NE 41st Street signal.
- Turn right at Gate #1 into the underground Central Plaza Garage.
- Stop at the gatehouse inside the garage for directions and a parking pass.
Parking for visitors with disabilties is also available directly behind the Husky Union Building with a valid placard/permit.
Other Accessible Computing Locations on Campus
The Access Technology Lab works with a number of departments on campus to provide accessible computing stations in a variety of locations. At these workstations, users can find accommodations such as:
- an adjustable height table;
- screen enlargement software;
- reading software;
- speech input software and microphone; and
- a trackball as mouse alternate
Workstation Locations
- Center for Social Science Computation and Research (CSSCR)
- Location: Savery basement
- Map: Map to Savery
- Contact: Fred Nick
- Phone: 543-8110
- Other info: CSSCR web site
- Odegaard Undergradute Library Computing Commons
- Location:OUGL 2nd floor, north side
- Map: Map to Odegaard
- Contact: Ari Tencate
- Phone: 616-7173
- Other info:Computing Commons FAQ
- Architecture and Urban Planning
- Location: Digital Commons, Gould 007
- Map: Map to Gould
- Contact: Mark Baratta
- Phone: 543-4872
- Health Sciences Library Learning Commons
- Location: Health Sciences T-334
- Map: Map to Health Sciences
- Contact:Adam Garrett
- Phone: 616-4142
- Other info: Health Sciences Library web site
Schedule
The Access Technology Center is open for users from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Dan Comden, Access Technology Consultant
- Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
General expertise on all adaptive/assistive hardware and software. Lab manager, answers questions on ATC policy and provides consulting for accessible design. To contact send email to danc at uw dot edu.
Access Technology Center Student Assistants are available to provide assistance and answer questions about access hardware and software. For more information about an Assistant's expertise or to make an appointment, please contact the ATC.
