Adaptive Technology
Disability Services has many labs around the U campus that are open exclusively for students with disabilities. Each computer is equipped with ADA software and hardware.
CDS adaptive technology lab locations:
Union Building Room 162, Disabilities Office
Disability Services has two computer labs right here in our office. In the main lab, there are two computers on adjustable tables. In addition, there is a high-speed scanner and two flatbed scanners. For more information, please consult the CDS lab technician.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and ZoomText
ADA Hardware: One high-speed scanner and two flatbed scanners.
Open Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:45pm (Fall and Spring semesters: Tuesdays until 5:45pm). (Map)
Union Building Room 162, Small Lab
In the small lab, we have a computer with a CCTV that can be used simultaneously with the computer using split-screen technology. This computer also has a high-speed scanner and a flatbed scanner. This lab requires an appointment. To schedule the small lab, please call (801) 581-5020 and we will be happy to setup a time for you to use the lab. In addition, this quiet location is perfect for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and ZoomText
ADA Hardware: One high-speed scanner, one flatbed scanner, and a CCTV.
Open Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:45pm (Fall and Spring semesters: Tuesdays until 5:45pm). (Map)
Residence Halls: Sage Point Building 811, Open Lab
The newest addition to our labs, this lab has four computers, a high-speed scanner, two flatbed scanners, and a CCTV. In addition, during open hours, a lab technician is always on hand to answer any questions or to assist with any problems. The lab is open to all CDS students, even if you don't live in the residence halls. In addition, this quiet location is perfect for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and ZoomText
ADA Hardware: One high-speed scanner, three flatbed scanners, and a CCTV.
Open Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm (Map)
Marriott Library, The Carrel
The Carrel is a great study space! Located in a private, quiet room, the Carrel has a computer on an adjustable table with a high-speed scanner and a flatbed scanner. The room is also equiped with another desk, so if you need to spread books and papers out to help you study, it is a perfect location. The Carrel can be used seven days a week, anytime the library is open. In addition, this quiet location is perfect for use with Dragon Naturally Speaking.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and ZoomText
ADA Hardware: One high-speed scanner and one flatbed scanner.
Open Hours: Same as Marriott Library Hours (Map)
Accessible Computers in Student Computer Labs
We also have computers in public labs across campus. Computers in these labs are marked with the ADA symbol and are equipped with accessible software such as Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, and ZoomText (unless otherwise noted here).
Multimedia Center
The Marriott Library Multimedia Center (MMC) has three ADA computers and two flatbed scanners. In addition, one computer has a a CCTV that can be used simultaneously with the computer using split-screen technology.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, and ZoomText
ADA Hardware: Two flatbed scanners and a CCTV.
Open Hours: Same as Marriott Library Hours (Map)
Union Lab
The Union Lab is located on the lowest level of the Union buliding, in the Crimson Underground. The lab has two ADA computers.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, and ZoomText
Open Hours: Same as Union Hours (Map)
Benchmark Computer Lab
The Benchmark Computer Lab (Peterson Lab) has one ADA Computer.
ADA Software: Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, and ZoomText
Open Hours: See Hours of Operation (Map)
Other Labs
- The computer lab in the MBH has a computer with ZoomText. (Map)
- The computer lab in AEB 311 has a computer with ZoomText. (Map)
- The computers in BEH S 101 have ZoomText. (Map)
Contact Us
For questions concerning adaptive technology or if you would like to report a problem, please contact us.