2. Universal Design Workshop
Wednesday 29th November 2006
Universal Design Workshop
Group B
Electronic Access

3. ELECTRONIC ACCESS “It’s OK, it’s all available on the Web.”
Access to education and training is increasingly dependant upon access to computer technology and digital communication.  This Workshop will explore the opportunities and limitations of the new technologies including:
accessible web design
learning management systems (e.g. WebCT, Blackboard etc.)
assistive technology and computer access
real time transcription and digital recording systems (e.g. I Lecture)

4. “Integrating Assistive Technology into the Standard Student Computer Image”
Trevor Allan

5. Integrated AT Project Trevor Allan, Manager, DSU

6. Integrated AT Project Brief History
1999 – 2001: DSU supplies, maintains & upgrades AT Hardware & Software – stand alone machines. No access to other student software
2001 – 2002: Division of Information (DOI) takes over supply of Hardware – still stand alone, Internet, access
2002 – 2005 DOI Hardware, DSU Software – separate DSU Image on 8 machines – access to regular student software
2002 – Networked Voice Files (Local Server)
2004 – Networked Voice Files (Mainframe)
2006 AT software fully integrated into Standard Student PC Image – available across all PCs on campus (including Halls of Residence)

7. Integrated AT Project Advantages:
Inclusive Practice/Universal Access Principles
Efficiency
Improved Network installation
Enhanced access for students
Improved access to AT for exams
Timely and wider access to AT
Same access to all other programs on student image

8. Integrated AT Project Disadvantages:
Not able to add or upgrade software outside regular programmed updates (each semester)
Need to test compatibility with other software
More rigid control over access, functions, etc.
Need to obtain Multi-user network licences, Corporate Install Key (Dragon) or key server (potentially more expensive than SULs)

9. Integrated AT Project Software Currently Installed:
JAWS 7 (5 User Network Licence)
Zoomtext 8.1 (5 User Network Licence)
Kurzweill 3000 (5 User Network Licence)
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8.0 (5 Licence CIS)
textAloud 2.0 (3 Licence Key Server)
Inspiration (on Main Menu) (Site Licence)

10. Integrated AT Project
Information Commons Opening Screen

11. Integrated AT Project

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15. Integrated AT Project Anticipated Developments:
Upgrade to Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9.0 (S1 07)
Inspiration (on DSU Menu) (S1 07)
OmniPage Pro 15
Log On Scripts for individual configuration
Monitor usage & developments for possible upgrades

16. Integrated AT Project
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