The Library has a range of equipment
permanently located in the Special Equipment Area, Level 2 of the Library, for
use by students with disabilities. Macquarie University Library cardholders
with disabilities may obtain their own access card. A precondition of issue of
this card is an instruction session with the ISSS staff member (Geoff Evenden).
Loss of the card will incur a minimum replacement charge of $20.
A hands-free internal telephone (ext 7909)
and TTY unit (ext 6556) have been provided in the Special Equipment Area. For
assistance with equipment contact the ISSS ext 6557.
The Special Equipment Area has been planned
and equipped in consultation with users solely for the benefit of students with
disabilities. Other Library users are not entitled to be in this area unless
assisting with a specific project and then only by arrangement with the ISSS
staff.
Resources and facilities are provided
primarily for Macquarie students with disabilities. However, they are also
available to tertiary students with disabilities from other institutions when
this does not interfere with study or research by Macquarie students.
Non-Macquarie University students should speak to the ISSS staff member (Geoff
Evenden, ph. 9850-6557). Such students may be entitled to a Special Borrower
card which gives them access to services provided for Macquarie students.
Dragon Naturally Speaking (Preferred) Ver 7
Voice recognition
command of P.C. once trained to users speech pattern.
textHelp Software Ver 6
Spellcheck/Word
Predication system for students with learning disabilities.
JAWS Ver 5
Windows compatible
screen reader.
TextBridge Pro Ver 11.01
Scanning software
used to: scan material to voice output scan material onto disk scan material
and convert to Braille
Kurzwiel 3000 Ver 7.07
OCR
scanning software used to: scan material to voice output scan material onto disk scan material and convert to
Braille
Omnipage Pro Ver 12
OCR scanning
software used to: scan material to voice output scan material onto disk scan
material and convert to Braille
TextAloud Ver 1.479
Convert
text files to speech output MP3.
ZoomText Ver 8.12
Text
enhancement and speech output.
Duxbury Braille Translator Ver 10.4
Translates
text files to Braille for embossing
Window Eyes Ver 4.211
Screen
reader
Multimedia PCs
These PCs run a
number specialised hardware and software packages and provide network access.
Each PC has an individual laserprinter attached. Three scanners.
TTY
Contact No: 9850
6556.
Talking Book Machine
A 4-track cassette
player/recorder with pulse indexing button and variable speed control.
Vantage Print Enhancer
CCTV unit (green
screen), used to magnify print.
Magnifying Glass
A large
illuminated magnifying glass is available for print enlargement.
Perkins Brailler
Braille
typewriter.
Automatic Page Turner
For students with
muscular disabilities
Adjustable Slanted Desk
Designed to aid
students with mobility impairments.
Ergomonic Kneeling Chairs
Adjustable Foot Rests
Dictaphone Equipment
With foot controls
for notetaking and lecture tape replay.
Student ID must be produced in order to
borrow.
It is emphasised that equipment located in
the Special Equipment Area must be used in that room only.
At present we have for loan:
One Perkins
Brailler
Two Portable
Dictaphone Units - for note taking
For enquiries regarding any equipment issues
please email Geoff Evenden gevenden@library.mq.edu.au
or phone: 9850 6557.
From UHCS
UHCS have a limited number of laptop PCs
available for short-term loan to students with disabilities.
Suggestions for the purchase of specialised equipment for use by students with disabilities are welcomed. Acquisition of that equipment then depends on the success of the Equipment Subcommittee in obtaining funds. A representative from the Library is on that subcommittee and will be pleased to pass on specific requests from students. Requests should describe the function of the equipment, and if possible, give details of make, model and supplier.
Last Updated 4 August 2005