Adaptive Technology at Ultimo College Library

The Adaptive Technology Access Centre (ATAC) provides specialist equipment and software for people with disabilities. To access the ATAC, students need to be introduced by the Disabilities Coordinator. Bookings can be made by phone on 9217 3356.

The ATAC is located in room DG44 on the ground level (LearnSpace) of the library. Wheelchair access is available from the entrance near Harris Street, or by lift from Levels 1 and 2 in the library.

Any student who has a disability and is a client of a teacher/consultant (T/C) for students with disabilities can use the ATAC. T/Cs can be contacted via the Counselling Unit at each college to arrange registration for the ATAC.

Facilities available at ATAC

Windows PC – Station 1: Adaptive Technology, JAWS Screen Reader, Microsoft Office, Internet Access, MYOB Accounting Software.

Windows PC – Station 2: Adaptive Technology, IBM Voice Type speech to text software, Zoomtext (large font and speech software program), Microsoft Office, Internet Access, MYOB Accounting Software, Printing available

Apple Macintosh Computer – Station 3: Adaptive Technology, Outspoken – speech reader, One handed keyboarding, Co-writer software, Headwriter, Screen Doors (on screen keyboard), Microsoft Office, Printing available

Kurzweil Reader Machine
An optical character reader with speech and large font output