Accessible Technology and Learning Center (ATLC)
Summary
The ATLC is a unique disability resource facility supporting the students who have disabilities at California State University, Los Angeles. Services include training, assessment, technology assistance, advisement and academic support.
Centrally located on campus, the facility is on the first floor of the Palmer Wing (Library South) in room 1080. The tutorial, writing, academic advising and testing centers and the Information Technology Help Desk are in close proximity to the center. At the center student will find twelve open workstations, one training workstation and the office for the ATLC Coordinator; plus students now have 4 new workstations located on the third floor of Library South that can used on an appointment basis only. Call 323-343-3138 if you have any questions.
Technologies
The center provides access technologies for students with disabilities for locations all over campus and has some loaner CCTV equipment for those with visual disabilities. All public computing labs at Cal State LA have licensed copies of Jaws, Magic and Kurzweil 3000 installed. Accessible test taking equipment is also available.
Many locations offer cctv equipment for the visually impaired including the library and private rooms. Students are able to scan materials they need in all the public labs and at the ATLC. Voice activated computing is also in place for those needing hands-free typing. Plus wheelchair accessible tables are in place in most of the public and classroom computing labs on campus.
Training
Training is provided in three ways at the Accessible Technology Learning Center. Student Assistants are in the lab to help students learn how to use a variety of standardized software applications including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Tutorial training for those using assistive technology is arranged by contacting the ATLC Coordinator at 323-343-3138. Students who are eligible for the Waiv or Trio DSSS programs are able to arrange training on an appointment only basis through OSD by calling 323-343-3140.
Academic Support
Students who need academic support are able to use the Academic Tutors who work out of the ATLC. Students are provided assistance with their writing through this program. The focus is improving student's library literacy, technology and writing skills. Funding is provided through a federal grant from the Department of Education TRIO program.
Technology Access
CSULA is implementing the ATI, Accessible Technology Initiative, as sponsored by the Cal State University system Chancellor's Office. This initiative is promoting access to instructional materials and web pages. The ATLC is used for testing of these materials on a limited basis, to help the university develop better procedures and policies related to information and computer access.
Assessments
Students are able to have an evaluation of their needs for accommodations by scheduling an interview with the ATLC Coordinator. Medical and enrollment verification are required. For those working with the State Department of Rehabilitation, a report is generated for the student's counselor documenting what accommodations are necessary for the student to be successful at the university.
ATLC Lab Hours
The lab is open from Monday to Thursday from 9am to 6 pm. Fridays, the lab is open from 9 am to 5 pm. Hours are subject to change related to the Library's schedule. The lab is not open during quarter breaks, weekends, holidays or furlough days.