Computer lab assistive

technologies K. Michelle Younkin

Introduction • When designing an accessible computer lab, you should have the

following in mind:• 1) PROPER training of lab employees• 2) accessibility for the following:

• Blind, low vision• Deaf, hard of hearing• Learning disability• Motor disability• AND OTHERS

Training of Lab employees

• Employees need to be frequently trained in the most current assistive technologies available.

• Employees should be able to use and access information on a wide variety of assistive devices.

• Lab operators should help each consumer login using assistive technology features of Windows when they arrive.

Fair means accessible• Leave room for Wheelchairs and mobility devices - motor• Include adjustable tables and chairs for the lab - motor• At least some chairs need to have wrist and forearm rests - motor• Large print keytop labels – vision • Scanner and optical character recognition software – vision • At least one LARGE monitor for low vision – vision • Alternative, mini, or extended keyboards for fine motor skill disabilities • High quality headsets and headphones for hearing impaired

List of costsVision

Low vision keyboard $23.99

Braille stickers for keyboard $19.95

CCTV magnifier $2,074.00

screen magnifier $119.99

Wheelchair/ motor

48' height adjustible computer desk $299

height adjustable computer chair $91.93

ergonomic arm rest $32.99

ergonomic wrist rest $10.49

ergonomic keyboard tray $84.99

Hearing

Quality headphones $22.99 headset (for controlling computer) $15.29

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