An Overview of the Assistive Technology Resource Center

Assistive Technology Services at CSU

ATRC StaffMarla Roll Director

Shannon LaveyService Coordinator and Provider

Allison Kidd Assistive Technology IT CoordinatorAccessibility Specialist

A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.

An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

-Cook & Hussey

Definition of Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC)

Ensuring equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and

employees with disabilities

Direct Services to Students and CSU EmployeesAssessmentsAccommodationsTrainingEquipment LoansResources

Electronic AccessibilityConsultationFaculty Resources

ATRC Services

AT to support a variety of Academic Needs

ReadingText to Speech programs- Natural Reader, Text

Aloud, WYNN, Read and WriteE book Reader -Easy ReaderMagnifiers – Zoom Text, KwikLoupeScreen overlays – SS Overlay, TbarOn-screen ruler – Vu BarSpeed Reading programs – Rapid ReaderScreen Reading - JAWS

Writing Speech Recognition Software◦ Dragon Naturally Speaking

Paper organization Inspiration

Writing supports Read and Write WYNN Ginger

AT to support a variety of Academic Needs