• Computer equipment
• Large non-computer equipment
• Small non-computer equipment
• Further information and special requests

Alternative Keyboards

Provide alternatives (Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro & Goldtouch Keyboard) to the standard computer keyboard.

• Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Hayden Libraries (14S-100, 1st floor).

Kurzweil 1000 and 3000 Scan and Read Software

Scans printed material and reads it out loud to user (headphones are available at the Service Desk).

• Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Hayden Libraries (14S-100, 1st floor) on specific machines equipped with a document scanner.

JAWS Software

Reads computer text (both computer application commands and web pages) out loud to blind or low vision users (headphones are available at the Service Desk).

• Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Hayden Libraries (14S-100, 1st floor) on specific machines.

ZoomText software

Magnifies text and graphics on the computer screen from two to sixteen times normal size.

• Current Locations: Barker (10-500), Dewey (E53-100) and Hayden Libraries (14S-100, 1st floor) on specific machines.

Telesensory Vantage 14" CCD

Low Vision Video Magnifier, 5x to 45x.

• Current Location: Hayden Library (14S-100, 2nd floor)

Cellophane windows

Reading Aid.

• Location: Hayden Library Service Desk (14S-100)

Flashlight

For reading call numbers in dim lighting.

• Location: Hayden Library Service Desk (14S-100)

ATIC (Assistive Technology Information Center) at MIT

ATIC is a resource on disability-related technology for the MIT community. 

Contact:

Kathy Cahill
- address: 7-143
- phone: 617.253.7808