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Assistive Technologies & Accessibility

 

Mission Statement:

The NSU Libraries are committed to providing services that can improve the accessibility to resources and materials and to aid students, staff, and faculty with individual needs. The Libraries work together with Student Affairs and the campus Student Disabilities Services Advisory Board to help improve access and assistance for people with disabilities in support of the academic mission of the University.

The NSU Libraries provide a number of assistive technologies that will help meet this mission.

John Vaughan Library:

  • Assistive Technology Workroom - 2nd Floor, Room 212; 2 workstations
  • Assistive Technology Workstation - 1st Floor, near Atrium; 1 workstation
  • Adjustable desk for wheelchair accessibility
  • Enlarged keyboard
  • Trackball mouse
  • Microphone and Audio headset
  • Topaz visual magnifier
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • JAWS Windows Screen Reader

Broken Arrow Library:

  • Accessible PC - 1st floor south of central staircase
  • Wheelchair-height desk
  • Enlarged and high-contrast keyboard
  • Trackball mouse
  • Microphone and Audio headset
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • JAWS Windows Screen Reader


The library staff can address additional needs as they arise.

Services:

We have screened all pages on this site to the best of our ability to meet web accessibility standards.

We can provide some training to staff and faculty who are interested in developing their skills and/or teach it to their students. Any training must be scheduled in advance through the library Disability Services Committee.

Usage Procedures:

  • In Tahlequah, the Assistive Technology Workroom may be reserved ahead of time. 
    • Please call (918) 444-3235 to make a reservation.
  • When the Workroom is not reserved, drop-in patrons are welcome on a first come, first served basis. 
  • Patrons who have registered their accommodation needs with the Office of Student Affairs will take priority over other patrons.

 

  • In Broken Arrow, the Assistive Technology computer station is available on a first come, first served basis.