Accessible Computer Workstations
DID YOU KNOW… that there are Adaptive Computing stations...and that these computers are available for all students to use.
In brief summary:
Anchorage offers both DSS maintained and IT maintained stations that are configured with a wide range of students in mind. These stations support use by a wide range of students including those with disabilities. There are also adaptive computing workstations in Eagle River, Mat-Su, Kenai, Kachemak Bay, and other UAA locations as well as on the campuses of UAF and UAS.
DSS maintained stations
Full Adaptive Computing Stations can be found in the DSS Adaptive Computing Lab, the Consortium Library, the Learning Resource Center, the University Center, the Gateway Learning Center, and additional locations as needed. These stations have:
- Raised or adjustable height tables for wheelchair clearance
- Large flat screen monitors on flexible mounts
- 11 by 17 printing
- Color duplex scanners
- Read and Write Gold (with advanced literacy support)
- Magic (with both magnification and speech)
- ABBYY FineReader (OCR software)
- Premier Accessibility Suite (filereaders with text to mp3 support)
- JAWS (screenreader)
- Wide range of free and low cost adaptive computing options
IT maintained stations
DSS does not maintain stations in IT labs. If there are problems with these stations please notify both IT and DSS. IT Accessible Workstations Have:
- Raised or adjustable height tables for wheelchair clearance
- Large monitors with flexible m
- Ergonomic keyboards
- Standard software
- Premier Accessibility Suite
**Please Check with IT for changes to Lab Schedule**
