Installations as Needed
Assistive Technology Locations – Word
Assistive Technology Locations – PDF
- Your Home Computer – We are able to install many of our software solutions on students’ personal computers. In cases where our licensing doesn’t permit home installs, we have other solutions available.
- Your Departmental Computer Lab – If the majority of your work is done in your major’s departmental computer lab on campus, we will work with the appropriate IT coordinator to ensure assistive technology is available.
- Your Classroom – If you are taking a class that meets in a computer lab, we can install assistive technology in your classroom. We will bring the assistive technology you need to the location on campus where you complete your school work.
- Your Office – If the majority of your work is done in a specific office on campus, we will work with the appropriate IT coordinator to ensure assistive technology is available. This is particularly helpful for graduate students with offices.
Assistive Technology Hardware Loans
The Assistive Technology Resource Center has a variety of hardware options that can be checked out to students or placed in a campus location depending on need. Availability is limited, so check with your ATRC service provider. Examples include (but are not limited to):
- Epson Scanners – Available in Morgan Library AT Rooms
- Alternative keyboards, mice, and other alternative access accessories
- Ergonomic keyboards, mice, and other ergonomic accessories
- Magnifiers
- Digital voice recorders
- Livescribe pens
- Daisy / Audio book players
Software Loans
The ATRC has several software licenses that allow students to install the software on their home computers. Available software includes:
- Read&Write Essentials
- Kurzweil 3000
- Zoomtext
- JAWS
- Mindview
- Glean
Some restrictions apply:
- Licenses are limited on some of the software titles, so they will be offered on an as-needed basis
- Hardware must meet minimum requirements
- Computer must be free of viruses and malware and functioning normally
- Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader must be installed before you bring your computer to us (both Mac and PC). Other software such as Open Office is not compatible.
- Students can now install Microsoft Office through CSU licensing. Instructions are at Office 365 for Students
- Adobe Reader is free to download from Adobe’s website
- ATRC software will be deactivated when you are no longer an active student at CSU
Available Technology Campus Locations For All Students
General Labs with Read&Write
- College of Engineering
- College of Health & Human Sciences
- Morgan Library
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Vet Med & Biomedical Sciences (A202)
- Warner College of Natural Resources
Morgan Library - Checkout Mac Laptops and iPads
Checkout Mac Laptops and iPads
126 Macbooks are available for checkout to students for a period of six hours at Morgan Library. The following AT software is installed on all checkout Mac laptops:
- Kurzweil 3000
- NaturalReader (Free)
- Open Dyslexic Font (Free)
- Screen Shades (Free)
70 iPads are available for checkout at Morgan Library for a period of one week. The following AT apps are installed:
- ClaroPDF
- Google Drive
- iCam Magnifier
- Inspiration Maps
- Learning Ally
- Notability
- Study Blue
- VizWiz
- Voice Dream Reader
Morgan Library iMacs - Public Lab
All 10 iMacs in the public walk-in lab have the following AT software installed:
- Kurzweil 3000
- NaturalReader (Free)
- Open Dyslexic Font (Free)
- Read&Write
- Screen Shades (Free)
Behavioral Science Building - Laptop Checkout
Laptops are available for checkout to all CSU students in the main lobby of the Behavioral Science Building for a period of six hours. Ask for a laptop with Assistive Technology at checkout. Student ID is required.
PC Laptops
Fifteen PC Laptops have the following AT software installed:
- Central Access Reader(CAR) (Free)
- Kurzweil 3000
- Open Dyslexic Font (Free)
- Read&Write
Mac Laptops
Two Mac laptops have the following AT software installed:
- Central Access Reader(CAR) (Free)
- Open Dyslexic Font (Free)
- Kurzweil 3000
- Read&Write
Available Technology Campus Locations Eligible Students Only
Morgan Library - Assistive Technology Rooms
Morgan Library has several options available for users of Assistive Technology.
Assistive Technology Rooms
- The Assistive Technology rooms are available for use by any student working with ATRC.
- The Morgan Library has five private assistive technology rooms on the 1st floor (map of 1st floor), and one group study room (Room 184) also has AT available.
- Each room contains our Standard AT Software, adjustable height tables, microphone headsets, printers, and scanners.
- The rooms have windows for natural lighting and the lighting in all rooms can be customized.
- You must scan your student ID to enter the rooms. Please contact the library helpdesk if you have problems.
- Room 179 is equipped for students who are blind or have low vision. Contact your ATRC service provider if you need to be oriented to this room. In addition to our Standard AT Software, this room also has:
- Duxbury Braille Translator v.11.2
- 80 character refreshable braille display
- Juliet Pro braille embosser
- Digital video magnifier with speech
- Room 180 is equipped for students with mobility impairments. Contact your ATRC service provider if you need proximity scanner access to the room. In addition to our Standard AT Software, this room also has:
- Buddy Gooseneck Microphone
- Kensington Trackball Mouse
- Assistive Technology rooms can be reserved using our online reservation system or by calling the library helpdesk at (970) 491-1841.
Academic Advancement Center
- The AAC tutoring center in Gibbons is open to students registered with the Center.
- All 11 computers in the lab have Kurzweil 3000 and Read&Write installed.
- One computer in the lab has a complete package of our Standard AT Software.
Adult Learner and Veteran Services
Adult Learner and Veteran Services
- These computers are available for use by students registered with ALVS.
- All seven computers have Read&Write and Kurzweil 3000 installed.
- One computer has a complete package of our Standard AT Software.
- A microphone headset is available for checkout from the front desk.
Athletics Department Computer Lab
Athletics Department Computer Lab
- These computers are available for students registered with the Athletics department.
- All 30 computers in the main lab have Kurzweil 3000 and Read&Write installed.
- One computer in the quiet study room has a complete package of our Standard AT Software.
