JAWS

JAWSforWindows:  Job Access With Speech, often called JAWS, is a screen-reading software for blind and/or vision-impaired users. The software can output text to speech or to a Braille display/keyboard, such as those in the Sage Hall isolation room.

Availability: On all lab stations. Windows only.

MAGic

MAGic: A screen magnification & contrast software. It also enhances user-interface elements such as cursors, mouse pointer and color.

Availability: On all lab stations. Windows only.

NVDA

NonVisual Desktop Access is an open-source, free screen-reading software for the blind that is similar to JAWSfor Windows, but also keep track of mouse travels. It also can output to a Braille display/keyboard.

Availability: On all lab stations. Windows only.

Apple MacOS

MacOS Accessibility

Many of the software we have on Windows also comes built into the Mac operating system. Please ask the lab manager for assistance or further information.

Braille Embosser/Printer

Braille Embosser/Printer is a device capable of printing documents in Braille. The device can be used only with a software called iBPrint. It can convert text-based documents into a Braille document.

Availability: By reservation. Please call or ask the lab manager for assistance.

Braille Display/Keyboard

Braille Display/Keyboard is a device capable of displaying user-interface elements into Braille and is used with the JAWS software on Windows.

Availability: Windows Only, by reservation. Please ask lab manager for assistance.

Height-Adjustable Tables

Two tables in the lab are height adjustable to accommodate wheelchair access. Please ask the lab staff for assistance.