LIBRARY ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
The Library offers a number of services for
individuals with a disability including
research assistance; book retrieval for
individuals unable to access the Library’s
book and journal stacks; extended loan
periods, subject to demand for the material;
and the provision of print library materials in
an alternate format.
What students say…
“The environment is quiet, without any
(auditory) distractions; access to PC and
other hardware services, comfortable
seating”.
“I feel more comfortable at the Adaptive
Technology Centre than anywhere else on
campus”.
Alternative and Accessible Formats
Requests for textbooks or course materials
in alternate formats (e-text, digital audio,
Braille, etc.) can be made through the
Library by contacting Carol Tennant at
tennantc@queensu.ca or visit Carol in her
office, room 120C, the Adaptive Technology
Centre.
This service is available to students with a
print disability who have been given
alternate format as an accommodation.
To facilitate this process, students are
responsible for providing the material they
need to have scanned, as well as other
necessary information such as course
outlines and reading lists.
Students interested in this service are urged
to contact Carol as soon as possible.
The
Adaptive
Technology
Centre
Providing a range of services,
specialized software, computers,
assistive devices, and private study
rooms for students with disabilities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit our web site at:
http://www.queensu.ca/atc
Or e-mail us at:
chittend@queensu.ca
We are located at:
Queen’s Learning Commons
Room 120, Stauffer Library
Queen's University
Kingston, ONT, K7L 5C4
Call (613) 533-2833
TYY (613) 533-3346
Or visit us at
http://queensu.ca/atc/home
THE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAB
The Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC),
located in room 120, Stauffer Library,
includes Library Accessibility Services, an
Adaptive Technology Lab, the Technology
Support Office, and the Adaptive Office of
the Queen’s Accessibility Coordinator.
The Adaptive Technology Lab offers a
range of adaptive technologies, assistive
devices, and computers for students with a
disability.
The Adaptive Technology Lab is for the
exclusive use of students with disabilities
and their assistants. Students will be given
their own pass key to the Lab.
Adaptive Technologist
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Adaptive Technology Centre is open
during the building hours of Stauffer Library:
Monday-Sunday, 8:00am-2:00am
Hours will vary during exams and in the
summer.
For more information, please go to:
http://library.queensu.ca/slcirc/hours.htm
The office of Anne Newman, Adaptive
Technologist, is located in room 120D, in
the Adaptive Technology Centre. Anne will:
 Give you an introduction to the Adaptive
Technology Lab.
 Assess your AT needs.
 Show you how to use AT devices and
software programs.
 Advise you on the purchase of AT
products.
 Show you how to use specialized
software to improve your academic
performance.
 Help you customize your computer to
better meet your needs.
Anne may be contacted by e-mail at:
newmana@queensu.ca
Assistive Software and Devices
The following software programs and
assistive devices are available in the
Adaptive Technology Lab:
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Kurzweil 1000 and Kurzweil 3000
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
JAWS for Windows
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader
TextHELP! Read & Write
Inspiration
Livescribe Smartpen
iPads
Scanners
Height-adjustable tables
Equipment Loan
A limited number of LiveScribe Pens and
other devices are available for loan.
Study Space
The Adaptive Technology Lab provides
spaces for quiet study. There are two
private study rooms located within the
Adaptive Technology Centre.