Penn State University Libraries - Adaptive Technology and Services

We provide assistance, training and support during office hours, M-F 8:00-4:30. 

Adaptive Technology and Services offers a wide array of services:

Alternative formats of books and journal articles

Research assistance

Assistance retrieving materials

Assistance and training operating assistive technology devices

Short-term loan of assistive devices

Mission Statement

Penn State University Libraries Adaptive Technology and Services is committed to providing services to meet the needs of disabled student, staff, and faculty in support of the academic mission of the University.

Partners

Penn State University Libraries Adaptive Technology and Services works together with the University's Student Disability Resources and Information Technology Services to provide individualized, flexible services and resources for persons with disabilities.

Research Guides

User Guides for JAWS

These guides will provide you with basic how-to information, tips and tricks and time saving search methods.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

ProQuest Databases

EBSCO Databases

CQ Researcher

Web of Science

IEEE Xplore

Access World Newsbank

Opposing Viewpoints

Hardware

Assistive Learning Devices (ALDs)

Transmitter/receiver that assists persons with hearing impairments

Headphones

Used with screen readers

Large Monitors

Provides continuous display of magnified material without excess scrolling

Scanners

Creates digital copies of print materials

Adjustable Desks

Allows for wheelchair access and adjustable height work surfaces

Audio/Tape Player

Allows for the taping lectures and books

Brailler

A Braille display: an electronic devise for displaying Braille

CCTV

Close-circuit monitor and camera system provides access to print and other materials by increasing their size

Speech Calculator

A talking calculator for individuals who are blind or have visual impairments

Tactile Image Enhancer

Raises the lines on a printed image to create a tactile image

Wheelchairs

For use by individuals to assist with mobility

Software

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Voice recognitions software

Jaws

Screenreader used by individuals who are blind or have visual impairments

Kurzweil 3000

Screenreader used by individuals with reading disabilities

Omni Page

Scanning application with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) processing

ZoomText

Screen magnification software for use on computers 

If there any other assistive technology devices that you are interested in, or if you have questions, please contact:

Susan Hayya
Adaptive Technology and Services
113 Pattee Library, west
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-0284
Email: ssh2@psu.edu