The LARRK Assistive Technology Lab provides students with opportunities to explore assistive software and receive basic training Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Mountain Time) by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please reach out to DSP@du.edu.
The AT Lab includes:
Kurzweil 3000
Dragon Naturally Speaking
JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
Livescribe Pulse Pens
Glean
Duxbury
Tiger Designer
Juliet Pro Braille Embosser
ViewPlus Rogue Embosser
If you are trying to request a book in an alternate format, please go to the appropriate request form below:
DSP does not provide hardware or software for personal use. For students who need access to assistive software on personal devices, several options for download or purchase are available. Remember to always ensure that any software you purchase is compatible with your specific hardware and software. There are many variables and sometimes restrictions on files from certain vendors.
Kurzweil 3000 is a screen reader for the Windows and macOS operating systems.
If you don't already have an individual Kurzweil account please email dsp@du.edu to request one. Once your account has been established, you will receive an email with instructions for downloading, installing, and using Kurzweil.
Kurzweil is not compatible with Respondus Lockdown Browser. Refer to VoiceOver (for Mac) or NVDA (for Microsoft) below for alternative options.
VoiceOver is a screen reader built into the macOS and iOS operating systems. VoiceOver describes exactly what is happening on the screen along with providing auditory descriptions of each online element.
NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free, open-source, portable screen reader for the Windows operating system.
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) provides some of the best NVDA tutorials but tutorials are also available on the AFB webpage. Those preferring a text guide can access the NVDA User Guide.
NVDA is compatible with Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Read&Write is a literacy support tool for the Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android operating systems that offer help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments, and proofing written work.
Several options exist for obtaining ebooks and audiobooks. Students approved for Alternate Format Text (AFT) as accommodation(s) can always Request Books through DSP, but the following resources are great for students seeking more independence, as well as for personal and post-college reading: