V. Other Services
A. Accessible Technology Learning Center
The Accessible Technology Learning Center (ATLC) is designed for students who have a visual, physical, or learning disability and who have registered with OSD. Students are trained to use various types of assistive technology, which will enable them to participate fully in the university environment.
The ATLC houses twelve computer workstations. Each computer is loaded with a variety of different assistive technologies. These computers and related technologies include: screen enlargement software, screen readers for Windows, Internet access, speech synthesizers, large monitors, and scanning with speech technology. Other technologies include closed circuit televisions, voice activation software and track balls.
Accessible technology equipment and software are also located in open-access lab sites and the library. For additional information regarding lab locations and hours, please call the Office for Students with Disabilities at (323) 343-3140, or consult the web site at Accessible Technology Learning Center .
B. Library Media and Services
The University Library provides alternative media for materials on reserve. Students can request this service with the OSD/Library Alternative Media form located at the library circulation desk and in OSD. The form should be submitted to the library circulation desk. The material will be available on CD for pick up at the circulation desk approximately five to seven working days from the time the request is submitted.
In addition, the Golden Eagle Retrieval Service provides retrieval of books and other printed materials, and copying of printed materials and microform for qualifying students with disabilities. To use the retrieval service, students submit a copy of a signed Golden Eagle Retrieval Authorization Form to the Loan Desk, First Floor, Library North. Students should contact OSD to obtain the authorization from your Disability Specialist.
C. Psycho-educational Assessment
OSD may provide a psycho-educational assessment in order to inform or update a student about his/her strengths and weaknesses in relation to a learning disability and recommended learning strategies. Students should submit any psycho educational assessment completed within the last three years. Students can request an assessment from their respective Disability Specialists who will arrange an intake appointment with a learning disability specialist. Students who do not have a Disability Specialist should complete an Intake Assessment Form (See Appendix D) and turn it in to the OSD. An OSD staff member will contact the student to arrange an intake appointment with a Learning Disability Specialist.