Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands provides a comprehensive Assistive Technology (AT) service that is central to the facilitation of students with disabilities. AT refers to any item, piece of equipment or product system that may be used by a person with a disability to perform specific tasks, improve functional capabilities and become more independent.
Assistive Technology support:
- Assistance in selecting appropriate technology to maximise productivity and independence.
- Training in computers and assistive technology to students registered with the Disability Support Service.
- Technical support – software installation on laptops supplied and repairs/maintenance of equipment.
- Response to general assistive technology queries from students.
Assistive Technology hardware and software available to students:
- Literacy support software – ClaroRead.
- Note-taking software – Glean.
- Online File Conversion Tool – SensusAccess
Facilities throughout the institute:
- AT-enabled computers in various locations, such as the Assistive Technology Centre, Open Access, Goldsmith Library, and computer rooms.
- Adaptive software such as text enlargement, voice recognition, read/write scanning, screen reading and word predictive software installed, as well as college-wide availability of “ClaroRead”.
- Portable devices such as laptops, adaptive keyboards, and alternative mouse controls.
- A screen magnifier is available in the library.
For more information visit the Assistive Technology page on the Disability Support Service page