Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology includes, but is not limited to, any technology based means to aid a student. For Disability Services (DS), the assistive technology used includes screen readers, dictating software, magnification software, laptop computers, assistive listening devices, recorders, foot rests and other items.
DS goal is to provide technology access and support for students with disabilities. This allows students to receive demonstration of accessibility software, such as:
Students can also rent equipment from DS for a period of time. For a student to be eligible to receive equipment and/or software loans from our office, the student has to be registered with DS and proper Documentation has to be submitted, supporting the necessity of the equipment and/or software. All equipment is loaned for academic and course related purposes only. For more information on how to rent equipment, please review our Policies.
Our Location
Our assistive technology room is located in our main office, which is in the Eielson building room 110. We are located on the first floor, across from the Office of Financial Aid. Please feel free to stop by any time.
Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment!
If you would like to set up an appointment or have any questions regarding assistive technology, please feel free to Contact Us. We are available by phone at 907-474-5655, or by e-mail at: uaf-disability-services@alaska.edu.