Learn here about the features of the Adaptive Technology and Learning Lab.
Specialized software, hardware, and height-adjustable tables are available. Isolation areas are available upon request. Should you have any questions, contact the UIT Help Desk.
Telephone: 940-565-2324
Email: helpdesk@unt.edu | Website: Help Desk Online
Help Desk: Sage Hall, Room 330D | Adaptive Lab: Sage Hall, Room 330
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JAWS
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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
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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
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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 |
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MacOS Accessibility
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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. |
Hardware
Braille Embosser/Printer
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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
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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. |
Other Resources
Height-Adjustable Tables
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Two tables in the lab are height adjustable to accommodate wheelchair access. Please ask the lab staff for assistance. |