You could consider posting a statement on a computer along the
lines..."Priority for the use of this equipment is given to those who use
the adaptive technology installed on this computer." You could be more
specific about what technology is installed on the machine. The issue
should not be whether or not a student has a disability but rather whether
he/she benefits from the use of the specialized hardware and/or software
installed. Sheryl

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Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.
Director, DO-IT & UW Access Technology Lab; Co-Director, AccessIT
Computing & Communications
University of Washington, Box 355670
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-0622          FAX (206) 221-4171
http://staff.washington.edu/sherylb
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On Wed, 11 Feb 2004, Jack Clevenger wrote:

> Hi all in EASI-land,
>
> I have a rather peculiar question to ask from those of you that are experts
> with this listserv and I really need your advice.
>
> Our Adaptive Computer Lab has become a very popular place for our
> students with disabilities to go to and use its many accessibility features
> such as JAWS, ZoomText, large screen monitors, Dragon Naturally
> Speaking and so on.  It is located on the same floor of our library and
> its computing commons area.
>
> The situation is this.... we have a group of deaf students that feel that
> the Adaptive Computer Lab is also for them to be in since they have a
> "disability" even though they do not need any of the specialized
> accessibility software and hardware that is meant for use by students
> with disabilities who need the adaptive technology for their academic
> work.
>
> The question I have is this.....do any of you have guidelines or policies
> as to the appropriate use of the adaptive technology in a dedicated
> computer lab room students with disabilities in general?  How have you
> managed the use of the adaptive technology so that those students that
> really do need the technology are in fact being able to use it as needed
> and as intended?
>
> Is this question making sense to the situation that I described?
>
> Again, I really need some advice here and I would appreciate anyone
> offering suggestions.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jack Clevenger, Coordinator
> Disability Resources and Services
> Mesa Community College
> Mesa, AZ
>
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 See EASI Special October Bonus offer at http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
EASI November courses are:
Barrier-free E-learning, Accessible Internet Multimedia and Business Benefits of Accessible IT Design:
http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi

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