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Accessibility Tools and Resources for Students at Texas State University

Texas State University is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment, utilizing the "Do Whatever It Takes" philosophy. The Office of Disability Services collaborates with Information Technology Services (ITS) to offer specialized tools in Lab ASB 201 for students and faculty. The lab features advanced assistive technologies like JAWS, ZoomText, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Duxbury, and various hardware adaptations. All members of the university community can access these resources to enhance their educational experience and support academic success.

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Accessibility Tools and Resources for Students at Texas State University

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  1. Disabilities Support – Texas State University

  2. Philosophy “Do What Ever It Takes”

  3. Classrooms & Labs • Students and Faculty Referred to ITS From Office of Disability Services • Anyone May Come to the Lab in ASB 201 and Use or Test the Tools

  4. ASB 201b – LabsAssessment and Testing Software Hardware Embosser Scanner Sorenson Phone 2 32 inch Monitors Adjustable Keyboard Tray & monitor arm 1 magnify CCTV 1 Combination monitor & magnifier Modified Keyboard Trackball Projector • JAWS • ZoomText • Dragon Naturally Specking (types what you speak) • Duxbury (Braille translator) • Openbook • IBM Lanschool

  5. Zoom Text & Scanner

  6. Zoom Text

  7. Zoom Text + 32” Screens

  8. Zoom Text + Projection

  9. Document Projection

  10. Document Projection

  11. Brail Printer

  12. Keyboard & Trackball

  13. Classroom Podiums • Used by Faculty, Staff, & Students • Combine Lab 201 Software Tools with Physical Adaptations to Podiums

  14. Podium & Standard Keyboard Tray and Monitor Arm

  15. Reduce Height Keyboard Tray and Standard Monitor Arm

  16. Reduce Height Keyboard Tray and Standard Monitor Arm

  17. Automated Controls Access (Moveable)

  18. Equipment Access

  19. Enterprise Software • SAP – Business System (Commercial) • Banner – Student Information System (Commercial) • TRACS/ Sakai – Learning Management System (Open Source) • GATO/ Magnolia – Content Management System (Web)(Open Source)

  20. Acquisition Process • Standard State Contract Requirements – State Acquisition List • VPAT • Section Based on Weighted Operational Criteria • ADA Compliance Required…Implementation Varies • ITS Makes Up the Gap Between Implementation and User Needs

  21. Testing ASB 201 • Disabled Staff • Use Tools to Evaluate and Find Solutions to Shortfalls • Priority Testing of Open Source

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