The ATIC (Adaptive Technology for Information and Computing) Lab located on MIT's main campus in 7-143, provides specialized computer equipment to assist individuals with disabilities, and those working for or with them, in achieving equal opportunity in academia or employment.
The following are some of the adaptations supplied by ATIC:
Alternative Input:
Alternative Keyboarding
Voice Recognition Software
Alternative Mice / Trackballs
Digitizing Tablets
OCR Scanner
Alternative Output
Braille Translation and Embossing
Voice Synthesis
Screen Magnification
Tactile Imaging Devices
The ATIC Lab is equipped with Macintosh and DOS/Windows computers (and three UNIX platforms) which contain word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, communications, and other software which can be used in conjunction with the devices mentioned above.
ATIC Lab services are free. Once the student is established as an ATIC Lab client, the Lab is open 24-hours-a-day and training is available from the ATIC Lab staff. For further information on ATIC services, contact the Coordinator at 253-7808 or e-mail atic@mit.edu.
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Arrangements can be made for persons with disabilities to have books and journals retrieved from the shelves of a specific library by contacting the circulation desk of that library. Members of the MIT community can also specify another person on their card to borrow materials for them by completing an "Added Borrower" form at any MIT Library circulation desk.
The Libraries are also equipped with a Reading Edge machine, a Visualtek Read/Write System, a Perkins Braille Writer, and an electric Braille writer. For more information on how to access available Library services please contact Library Services at 253-9349.
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Medical Transportation: The MIT Campus Police Department will provide medical transports for persons with a disability (temporary or permanent) for up to a four (4) week period. During the first week of transports, the MIT Campus Police will provide up to two (2) round trips within one day. For the second and subsequent weeks of transports, they will provide one round trip per day. In cases where the medical needs of the person with a disability might extend for a short period of time beyond the four week period, MIT Medical will conduct a case review and advise Campus Police if there are special needs. For more information, call 253-9751.
MIT Medical Department: The MIT Medical Department staffs a wide range of medical specialists, including social workers, who can provide medical care and counseling to individuals with disabilities at MIT. General appointments - 253-4481; Urgent Care (24 hour line) 253-1311.
Facilities: Disabilities Services works closely with Physical Plant in identifying physical barriers evident on campus and planning for their elimination. Physical Plant is also responsible for the design and implementation of barrier removal projects.
Safety Office:The Safety Office is responsible for matters relating to particular instances or recommendations of safety on campus and also for all matters related to worker's compensation. This office should be notified in the case of hazardous effects or physical barriers detected on campus, and instances of injury incurred while on the job. Call 253-4736.
Counseling and Support Services (CS&S): Personal and academic counseling is available through Counseling and Support Services (bldg. 5, room 106), within Undergraduate Education and Student Affairs. CS&S can offer students with disabilities guidance regarding personal and academic decisions, and direction to available resources on campus.
Information Center: Access to MIT: A Guide to Facilities for the Handicapped is available through MIT's Information Center (bldg. 7, room 121, 253-4795). This guide is a color-coded map of the MIT campus which features recommended routes for individuals with ambulatory disabilities, including the locations of curb cuts, ramps and accessible entrances to buildings on the MIT campus.
Tutorial Services: The Office of Minority Education Tutorial Services Program has provided tutoring to undergraduates for nearly twenty years. Academically advanced upper-class and graduate students deliver tutoring in any subject requested. Students may also inquire within each department if tutoring is available. Formal tutoring services are available in the Tutorial Services Room (TSR) by appointment. The TSR (Room 12-124) is open 7 days a week from Sunday to Thursday: 2-10pm, and Friday and Saturday: 2- 6pm. The 24-hour line is 253-8406.
Housing: Students who require specific housing needs due to a disability should contact the MIT Residential Life Office at 258-5488.
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