ADA Services

Arizona State University Libraries offers a variety of services for people with either temporary or permanent disabilities to ensure that all library users have access to the library’s resources and facilities.

The ADA Services room is located at the Hayden Library on the lower concourse level. It is a comfortable, user-friendly area with 8 workstations equipped with a wide selection of adaptive technology. The Science, Architecture, and Music Libraries also have single workstations available for patrons with disabilities.

ADA Services Staff is available most weekdays, evenings, and weekends (Hours). Appointments are encouraged when individualized assistance is required or if service is needed at the other ASU main campus libraries. (Contact Us)

Our services include:

• Orientation to the library and its materials
• Instruction on accessing and searching the Library Catalog, Online Databases, and the Internet
• Assistance with using various MS Office Applications
• Assistance with library research skills
• Book retrieval and assistance with photocopying and printing during staffed hours
• Training on our adaptive equipment and technology

Services Not Available

• Proofreading papers
• Accepting research requests over the phone
• Helping students write their papers

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Adaptive Hardware and Software Available

 

Hardware

• 8 workstations with adjustable-height tables
• Headphones
• Adjustable lighting
• CCTV (Closed circuit TV) for enlarging printed text
• Scanners for transferring a written document to an electronic file
• Microform Scanner converts microfilm and microfiche into electronic documents.
• Braille Printer
• TTY is a text telephone for patrons with hearing disabilities
• BigKeys Keyboard has keys 4 times larger than the standard size providing for increased accuracy for persons with decreased motor control.
• Large Print Reverse Print Keyboard has enlarged and bold printed keyboard keys to assist persons with low vision in finding the correct keys to depress.
• Micro Mini Keyboard is a compact keyboard for persons with limited range of motion or for one-handed typing
• Maxim Adjustable Keyboard is an adjustable, ergonomic-type keyboard that allows the user to set the angle and pitch for a more comfortable position.
• VersaPoint Wireless Keyboard
• Smart Cat Touchpad mouse uses a slight touch of the finger across the surface to move the cursor.
• Pro Trackball Mouse can control the cursor by using slight finger movements or an open palm with more shoulder movements.
• Roller Plus Joystick accommodates hand tremors by counteracting the movements to provide a smooth gliding of the computer cursor. The recessed buttons prevent accidental mouse clicks.
• Trackman Live! Wireless Mouse
• HP CapShare Portable E-Copier copies, stores, and send documents.
• Tracker 2000 – head tracker hardware device sits on top of the computer monitor and tracks a reflective dot that is placed on the forehead. This allows the user to control the computer cursor solely by head movements.
• Jelly Bean Switches are two large switches that can be plugged into the back of the Tracker 2000 for persons who prefer to perform mouse click manually.

Software (Hayden Library)

• Duxbury Braille Translator is used for translating text into Braille for use with the Braille printer
• JAWS Screen Reader - A program for reading text, both information that the user types in and information that is already provided on the screen, including the Internet, aloud in a voice.
• ZOOMTEXT – software that provides screen magnification up to 16 times the standard size and limited speech output for screen reading.
• OPEN BOOK – With the use of a scanner, this reading software converts printed material and reads the document aloud. Its main attraction is the ability to change the document font type, size, color, background, etc very easily.
• SofType On-screen Keyboard is a virtual keyboard software that appears on the computer screen. It allows text input for the user who cannot physically access a standard keyboard. Keys are selected via mouse or head tracker.
• Kurzweil 3000 is a reading comprehension software program that converts printed or electronic material into text that is read aloud. It highlights each word or sentence as it is read, allowing the user to follow along as they listen.
• Omnipage converts paper and PDF files into editable word documents.
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Noble Science Library

An adaptive workstation is located on the back wall of the main floor to the left of the elevators and Current Periodicals. (Map)
A quiet study room is also located on the third floor, room # 349. This room is reserved for patrons with disabilities and the key is available at the Circulation Desk.

Hardware (Noble Library)

• 1 workstation with adjustable-height table
• Headphones available at the Circulation Desk
• Adjustable lighting
• CCTV (Closed circuit TV) for enlarging printed text
• Scanner for transferring a written document to an electronic file
• Pro Trackball Mouse can control the cursor by using slight finger movements or an open palm with more shoulder movements.
  

Software (Noble Library)

• JAWS Screen Reader - A program for reading text, both information that the user types in and information that is already provided on the screen, including the Internet, aloud in a voice.
• ZOOMTEXT – software that provides screen magnification up to 16 times the standard size and limited speech output for screen reading.
• Omnipage converts paper and PDF files into editable word documents.
• Kurzweil 3000 is a reading comprehension software program that converts printed or electronic material into text that is read aloud. It highlights each word or sentence as it is read, allowing the user to follow along as they listen.
• MS Office 2003
  

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Architecture and Environmental Design Library

An adaptive workstation for patrons with disabilities is located in the Current Periodicals study room.

Hardware (AED Library)

• 1 workstation with adjustable-height table
• Headphones available at the Circulation Desk
• Adjustable lighting
• Pro Trackball Mouse can control the cursor by using slight finger movements or an open palm with more shoulder movements.

Software (AED Library)

• JAWS Screen Reader - A program for reading text, both information that the user types in and information that is already provided on the screen, including the Internet, aloud in a voice.
• ZOOMTEXT – software that provides screen magnification up to 16 times the standard size and limited speech output for screen reading.
• MS Office 2003

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Music Library

An adaptive workstation for patrons with disabilities is located just past the Circulation Desk, near the copier. (Map)

Hardware (Music Library)

• 1 workstation with adjustable-height table
• Headphones available at the Circulation Desk
• Adjustable lighting
• Pro Trackball Mouse can control the cursor by using slight finger movements or an open palm with more shoulder movements.

Software (Music Library)

• JAWS Screen Reader - A program for reading text, both information that the user types in and information that is already provided on the screen, including the Internet, aloud in a voice.
• ZOOMTEXT – software that provides screen magnification up to 16 times the standard size and limited speech output for screen reading.
• MS Office 2003