Accessibility Resources

Hardware, Software, and Furnishings
in the Learning Technology Center that can assist those with disabilities:

Hardware

  • Tracker Pro
  • Braille Displays
  • Comfort keyboard
  • BAT Personal keyboard
  • Braille Blazer
  • CCTV
  • Magnifying Glasses
  • Keyboard with Braille stickers

Software

  • OS X University Access Tools (for Mac)
  • Jaws for Windows (for PC)
    • one license in LTC Computer Labs
    • one license in AT Lab
  • Zoom Text (for PC)
    • one license in AT Lab
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Duxberry Braille

Other

  • Wheelcair accessible tables in LCC, MML, PC Lab, and Mac Lab

For more information on the hardware and software listed above, please see the LTC Assistive Technology Lab’s list of available equipment. Contact Marcie Bump (471-4004 or mbump@teachnet.edb.utexas.edu) for information on the availability of these items.

The Assistive Technology Lab displays and demonstrates specialized equipment to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. For more information contact Contact Marcie Bump (471-4004 or mbump@teachnet.edb.utexas.edu).

Help & Contact Info

For assistance accessing the online resources listed below, contact the persons or organizations listed with each resource.

Web sites of the College of Education, Learning Technology Center, Assistive Technology Lab
Contact: Michael Arbore (475-7612 or webmaster@teachnet.edb.utexas.edu)
Web-based LTC applications, such as the LTC Reservation System and the Assistive Technology Lab survey.
Contact: Shaun McCormick (232-4123 or smccormick@edb.utexas.edu)
Technology Integration Services for College of Education faculty, including Web design training.
Contact: Learning Technology Center IDEA Studio, Coordinator Karen French (232-4199 or kdfrench@mail.utexas.edu)
UT Direct
Contact: Information Technology Service Help Desk (475-9400 or via their Web Chat or their Help Desk Web Form) or The Assessibility Institute (495-4288 or utaccess@www.utexas.edu)
UT Registration
Contact: Information Technology Service Help Desk (475-9400 or via their Web Chat or their Help Desk Web Form or Registration (475-7656 or registration@austin.utexas.edu)
UT Web Mail
Contact: Information Technology Service Help Desk (475-9400 or via their Web Chat or their Help Desk Web Form) or Dean’s Office for Students with Disabilities (471-6259 or video phone 1-866-327-8877, then 232-2937 or email at ssd@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Blackboard
Contact: Information Technology Service Help Desk (475-9400 or via their Web Chat or their Help Desk Web Form) or the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment

Other Assessibility Resources

UT Web Accessibility Policy
Provides an overview of the University's Web acessibility guidelines and links to additional information.
Accessibility Institute at The University of Texas at Austin
  • provides free classes on Web accessibility
  • helps with planning and testing of the accessibility of Web sites
  • provides accessibility links and information regarding guidelines and policies
  • Contact Kay Lewis, 232-5683
Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Texas Technology Access Project in the Texas Center for Disability Studies
TATP's mission is to increase access for people with disabilities to assistive technology.
Knowbility
Provides accessibility training (fee required) for Web developers and accessibility consulting services to help organizations understand and comply with accessibility standards
Last updated on February 7, 2008


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