2. SUPPORTING DIVERSE LEARNING STYLES WITH ALTERNATE FORMATS OF INFORMATION UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

3. So does UD in the Learning Environment! Universal Design for Physical Environment benefits ALL !

4. Multiple formats of information Technology to access, engage with and communicate information UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING INCLUDES PROVISION OF:

5. Alternative Format Centre facilitates ACCESS FOR SUCCESS by providing ALTERNATIVE FORMATS of information and training in the use of ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Disability Resource Service’s

6. Conversion of print/scan into Electronic screen readable format ALTERNATE FORMATS - 1

7. Diagrams into tactile format with English and Braille labels ALTERNATE FORMATS - 2

8. Transcription of recorded audio files into digital text & vice versa ALTERNATE FORMATS - 3

9. Captioning of video files, provision of transcripts ALTERNATE FORMATS - 4

10. Sourcing electronic copies from publishers ALTERNATE FORMATS - 5

11. Includes word processing & printing ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - 6

12. 1. Hands on training is provided Screen Reader Screen Magnifier Voice Recognition Spelling & Grammar Checker Mind Mapper Ipad Apps Digital Note-taking Microsoft Accessibility Tools Google Tools ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY to access and create information

13. JAWS reads out content on the computer screen ACCESS - 2 Text to Speech Software for the Blind

14. MAGic enlarges content on computer screen ACCESS - 3 Screen Magnification for Low Vision

15. ZoomText enlarges and reads content on computer screen ACCESS - 4 Screen Magnification with Screen Reading

16. Arkenstone Open Book scans & reads text aloud ACCESS - 5 Optical Character Recognition

17. Boosts reading, writing and research skills ACCESS - 6 textHelp Literacy Support Software

18. SmartView CCTV for reading printed material ACCESS - 7 Text Magnification

19. 8. Dragon NaturallySpeaking transcribes speech into digital text ACCESS - 8 Hands Free Computer Use

20. Concept mapping software ACCESS - 9 Visual Learning

21. Ginger writing tools for writing English quickly and accurately ACCESS - 10 Writing Support

22. Free and Open Source Assistive Technology Screen Readers: - Natural Reader - NVDA - Thunder - Balabolka Daisy Book Reader - AMIS Multiple Study Support - MyStudyBar

23. For more information: Contact Samuel Maddimadugula Alt Format Centre/Asst Tech Coordinator Disability Resource Service Room 312, Puaka-James Hight (Central Library) New Zealand, Tel: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 93487 http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/disability/afc/index. shtml