Computers for Students with Disabilities
The University provides adaptive information technology on campus for students with disabilities. This technology includes both software and hardware to enable students to access, use, and submit academic and administrative information.
This technology includes such things as:
- Talking Computer software - Jaws for Windows
- Voice Recognition - Dragon Dictate and IBM Via Voice
- Visual Learning - Inspiration
- Screen Magnification - Magic
- Speech, spellchecker, voice etc. - Texthelp Read&Write
Much of this technology is currently housed in the Baillieu Library and can be accessed through referral from the Disability Liaison Unit. The Graduate Research and some Faculty Computer Laboratories also provide some of this technology.
Training in the use of this technology is not available through the University. Students are requested to obtain such training externally, prior to using the technology.
For more information, visit the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU):
Masson Rd. , Parkville Campus - http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/about/contact.html
Phone: (03) 8344 7068
Email: dlu-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Library Services for Students with Disabilities |
Assistive Technology Rooms in Baillieu Library are designed to assist student with disabilities in literature searching, writing up assignments and completing associated tasks that cannot be performed at a standard computer available in the library.
In addition to above software these rooms also have special equipment.
- Room 5 - PC with assistive software, heater, fan and telephone and CCTV.
- Room 6 - Pc with assistive software, heater and and fan.
- Room 7 - PC with DOS, special software for Braille users, scanner, Braille embosser etc.
Baillieu First Floor - Percy Baxter Collaborative Learning Centre
- 1 x Assistive Technology Room. Contact the Helpdesk at the Centre to get access.
- Room 304 - PC with assistive software, printer and Halogen lamp.
- Room 305 - PC with assistive software, printer and scanner.
Reference Service and Consultations
Staff at the Information Desks will provide assistance to users requiring general help with locating materials and research. Students with special needs should contact the relevant library staff member to make an appointment for special consultations. Any student wanting know more about assistive technology software and/or rooms with special facilities please ring 834-40058 or send an email for an apppointment.
More info: http://www.lib.unimelb.edu.au/services/disab/disab.htm