About the Adaptive Technology Centre
Welcome to the Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC), a dedicated quiet study area for students with disabilities. Located in Stauffer Library room 120, the ATC is equipped with a relaxation area, three study rooms, computer docking stations, and a computer stations with assistive software. The ATC offers specialized software to meet your specific learning needs. The ATC is for use by students registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) or directly with the Adaptive Technology Centre. The ATC is home to Queen’s Library Accessibility Services and the Accessibility Hub.
Please note that due to the Stauffer Library Ground Floor Renovation, the Adaptive Technology Centre and its services are temporarily located on the ground floor of Douglas Library. This information reflects our post-renovated space in Stauffer Library. Learn more about the temporary location.
Access
The Adaptive Technology Centre is a keycard-only study space for use by students registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) or students directly registered with the ATC.
A keycard is required to access the Adaptive Technology Centre’s study space. ATC Access Keycards are available to students registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS). Keycards are issued by Library Accessibility Services staff. Please email library.atc@queensu.ca if you would like access to this space. A keycard is not required to access the Library Accessibility Services staff offices. Please review our guidelines before using the space.
If you are a student with a disability and not registered with QSAS, please contact the Library Accessibility Services staff at library.atc@queensu.ca to make arrangements to use the space.
We are happy to welcome you to our Adaptive Technology Centre, a dedicated study space for students with accessibility needs. To ensure the best experience for all our students, please follow these guidelines.
Who Uses the ATC?
The spaces and technology in the Adaptive Technology Lab are available for students registered with Queen's Students Accessibility Services (QSAS) or with the Adaptive Technology Centre. Interpreters, interveners, attendants, and support persons may accompany students into the Lab. If you are a student with a disability and not registered with QSAS, please contact the Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC) staff at library.atc@queensu.ca to arrange for lab and technology use. A keycard is required to access this space. To request a keycard, please email library.atc@queensu.ca or visit us in person Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Adaptive Technology Lab
The Adaptive Technology Lab is a quiet study and work environment.
- Students should not have prolonged or loud conversations in the space.
- Phone, Zoom or Teams calls are not to made in the Lab space.
- Students needing to make a call may use the seating area located at the entrance of the Adaptive Technology Centre or book one of the ATC study rooms for this purpose.
- Group work is not permitted in the Lab. There are several bookable group study rooms available throughout Queen's University Library.
- Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct for Library Users. Those who are loud or disruptive to others may be asked to leave the space. Students are also expected to respect the Food & Drink in the Library policy.
- Please do not leave any personal belongings unattended in the Lab.
- Please return any library books or reserve equipment when finished. Please do not leave them in the lab.
Adaptive Technology Study Rooms
The Adaptive Technology Centre has three bookable study rooms that are accessible and provide access to a variety of assistive technologies. They are also equipped with height-adjustable desks and a whiteboard.
- Study rooms are primarily for quiet study or for the use of adaptive technologies.
- Students must book these rooms in advance.
- Study rooms are for students registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS). If you are a student with a disability and not registered with QSAS, please contact the Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC) staff at library.atc@queensu.ca to arrange to use a study room.
- These rooms are for individual use. However, a support person may accompany a student into the study room with a maximum of two people in the study room at any given time.
- Please do not leave any personal belongings unattended in the rooms.
- Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct for Library Users. Those who are loud or disruptive to others may be asked to leave the space. Students are also expected to respect the Food & Drink in the Library policy.
- Please do not leave any personal belongings unattended in the study rooms.
- Please return any library books or reserve equipment when finished. Please do not leave them in the study rooms.
Lab, Lounge, and Lockers
The Adaptive Technology Centre (ATC) offers a quiet study space to students registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) or with the Adaptive Technology Centre. Persons who provide support may accompany students into the ATC. Please review our guidelines before using the space.
Software available in the lab includes:
- Text-to-Speech software that allows students to scan their texts into the computer, which converts the text into a digital format and uses a speech synthesizer to read it aloud. Examples include:
- Kurzweil 3000
- Read&Write
- Digital Math and STEM software to create equations, formulas, and more, digitally and accessibly. Examples include:
- EquatIO
- Voice-to-Text software that allows users to speak into a microphone while the computer transcribes their voice into a digital format. Examples include:
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Screen Reading software that reads the computer screen aloud to students, replacing the graphical user interface with auditory interface. Examples include:
- JAWS
- Mind-Mapping software that assists students in the brain-storming process and thought organization which assists the writing process. Examples include:
- Inspiration
- Screen Magnifier software that allows students to magnify the size of documents and other software applications that appear on the screen. Examples include:
- ZoomText
Writing software that assists students with word prediction, grammar, and spelling errors in documents. Examples include:
- Inspiration, Kurzweil 3000
The following physical accessibility features can be found in the lab:
- Height-adjustable desks
- Large screen monitors
- Desktop scanners
- Relaxation area
- OPTELEC Clearview CCTV
- Printer/scanner
- Students can print from their own device or from any of the lab workstations to the printer/scanner in the lab using the library’s printing (PrintQ) system.
- Scanning is available through the desktop scanners and through the scan to email function on the lab's printer/scanner.
- Learn to print, scan, and copy
The Adaptive Technology Lab offers a limited number of lockers for student use. Access to these lockers is managed by the Adaptive Technologist. Students interested in using the lab's lockers should speak to the Adaptive Technologist at the beginning of each semester.
Please be advised that due to the Stauffer Ground Floor Renovation that lockers are unavailable in our temporary Adaptive Technology Centre in Douglas Library.
The Adaptive Technology Lab has a lounge/sensory area with three comfy chairs and a small table.
Please be advised that due to the Stauffer Ground Floor Renovation that the lounge/sensory area is unavailable in our temporary Adaptive Technology Centre in Douglas Library.
Study Rooms
Please be advised that during the Stauffer Library Ground Floor Renovation that there is only one available study room in our temporary Adaptive Technology Centre in Douglas Library.
The study rooms are for individual use by students registered with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) or with the Adaptive Technology Centre. Interpreters, interveners, attendants and persons who provide support may accompany students into the study rooms.
Assistive Technology in this Room
- Dragon Naturally Speaking, a speech recognition software for creating documents from speech to text.
- ZoomText, a magnifier and screen reader software which automatically reads text on the screen, including typing.
- Kurzweil 3000, a text to speech with additional notetaking and assignment planning features.
- JAWS, a screen reading software equipped with both text to speech and Braille capabilities.
- Inspiration, a mind-mapping software with templates for planning projects and assignments.
- Read&Write, which allows students to have their documents read aloud.
- EquatIO, which allows students to create formulas and equations digitally.
We also provide a docking station workstation for those who wish to use their own laptop.
Assistive Technology in this Room
- Dragon Naturally Speaking, a speech recognition software for creating documents from speech to text.
- ZoomText, a magnifier and screen reader software which automatically reads text on the screen, including typing.
- Kurzweil 3000, a text to speech with additional notetaking and assignment planning features.
- JAWS, a screen reading software equipped with both text to speech and Braille capabilities.
- Inspiration, a mind-mapping software with templates for planning projects and assignments.
- Read&Write, which allows students to have their documents read aloud.
- EquatIO, which allows students to create formulas and equations digitally.
Equipment in this Room
- Whiteboard
- Height adjustable desk
- Headphones
- Speakers
Assistive Technology in this Room
- Dragon Naturally Speaking, a speech recognition software for creating documents from speech to text.
- ZoomText, a magnifier and screen reader software which automatically reads text on the screen, including typing.
- Kurzweil 3000, a text to speech with additional notetaking and assignment planning features.
- JAWS, a screen reading software equipped with both text to speech and Braille capabilities.
- Inspiration, a mind-mapping software with templates for planning projects and assignments.
- Read&Write, which allows students to have their documents read aloud.
- EquatIO, which allows students to create formulas and equations digitally.
Equipment in this Room
- Whiteboard
- Height adjustable desk
- Headphones
- Speakers
The Adaptive Technology Centre is excited to open a new study room as a result of the Stauffer Library Ground Floor Renovation. More information on this room will be available closer to our reopening.
Related Services
The Adaptive Technology Centre is home to Queen’s Library Accessibility Services and the office of Queen’s Accessibility Hub.
Library Accessibility Services
Includes alternate format, adaptive technology, and mediated research help services. Temporarily located in Douglas Library suite 402.
Queen's Accessibility Hub
Dedicated to building an inclusive and accessible Queen's community. Part of the Human Rights and Equity Office.
Contact Us
Library Accessibility Services staff are here to assist you with your questions about the Adaptive Technology Centre. You can contact library.atc@queensu.ca or one of our specialists:
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