Technology

Students at the University of Denver have access to the LAARK Assistive Technology (AT) Lab where they can:

• Explore software and receive basic training Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. (by appointment only)
• Use the lab during testing if they need a specific accommodation

Our lab includes:

• Two Dell desktop computers
• Two iMacs
• 10 Dell laptops
• Kurzweil 3000
• Dragon Naturally Speaking
• WindowEyes and VoiceOver
• Livescribe Pulse Pens
• Juliet Pro Braille Embosser

We do not provide hardware or software for personal use. If you need an assistive technology on a personal computer, you have several options for download or purchase.

• Text-to-Speech and Literacy Software
  • Kurzweil 3000
  • Read&Write Gold
  • ClaroRead
  • Natural Reader
  • Apple's built-in text-to-speech
• Dictation Software
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking / Dragon Dictate
  • Apple's built-in dictation
  • Windows' Voice Recognition
• Note-taking Technology
  • Livescribe Pens
  • Audio Notetaker
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Notability (iOS)
• Books in Alternate Format

  Students who need and have an approved accommodation for alternate format text can request books through the Disability Services Program (DSP). The resources below are also beneficial for independence-building and for personal and post-college reading.

  • Bookshare
  • Learning Ally
  • Project Gutenberg
  • Audible.com
  • CourseSmart
  • Vital Source
  • Publisher websites

  Be sure to verify that your purchase will work with your specific software as there are many variables and restrictions on files from certain vendors.