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Use assistive technologies

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The Library has adjustable tables, screen reader software and computer screen magnification software installed on computers in each building.

Daley Library

There are adjustable computer tables and computers with assistive technology in the IDEA Commons and the classroom (computer lab).

The following software is on all disability access computers in the IDEA Commons (exceptions noted).

  • FSReader - navigation tools for reading (see Start menu in lower left corner).
  • JAWS 18.0 - screen reader software (on computer desktop).
  • Kurzweil and scanner - Text to speech reader software; contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for log in information (see Start menu in lower left corner).
  • NaturalReader - screen reader software that allows you to listen to text (on computer desktop).
  • ZoomText 11 - text magnification software (on computer desktop).

LHS-Chicago

On the first floor, in the computer lab (room 123) there are three adjustable height tables, two of which have computers with assistive technology software in the computer lab (room 123).
There is also one computer that is on a non-adjustable table in the area with the printers that has assistive technology software on it.

On the third floor, there is an adjustable desk located along the north wall in the northeast corner (the carrel area). This does not have a computer on it, to allow for users to use it with their laptops.

All of these tables are marked with a "Priority Access" sign to indicate that users with accessibility needs should be given priority.

These computers have the following software installed:

  • Fusion (includes JAWS 18.0– screen reader software and  ZoomText 11 – text magnification software)
  • Kurzweil 3000– Text to speech reader software; contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for log in information
  • NaturalReader – screen reader software that allows you to listen to text (on computer desktop).
  • FSReader – navigation tools for reading
A trackball-style mouse is also available for check out at the circulation desk.
 
Note (8/29/22): We are currently working on acquiring additional adjustable tables, and adding additional computers with accessible software, including DragonNaturally Speaking.

LHS-Peoria

Computers in Library Learning Lab include these tools:

  • NaturalReader - screen reader software
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking - speech recognition
  • Kurzweil
  • ZoomText - text magnification software

LHS-Rockford

The Library of the Health Sciences-Rockford has a computer with a large monitor in the Dean's Lab.

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