Harper College Access and Disability Services

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Access and Disability Services

Building D, Room D119
Mon -Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Phone: 847.925.6266
TTY: 847.397.7600
Hours may vary during summer session or vacation periods.

Allstate Assistive Technology Lab

What is the Assistive Technology Lab?
The lab is located adjacent to Access and Disability Services in room D116. It is equipped with several computers which have a variety of specialized software and hardware applications. Assistive Technology is any software and or hardware tool(s) that facilitate easier access to computers for learning. Using special software packages and changing means of input or output will allow people with disabilities to use a computer.

Who benefits from the Assistive Technology Lab?
Students with disabilities or others who need alternative ways to read, write, research, type, etc. on campus computer systems.

Where can I learn more about the Assistive Technology Lab?
Call x6266 from any campus phone or call 847.925.6266 to make an appointment for an orientation or training time with an AT Specialist. The training is done in the Allstate Technology Lab, D116, which is located in Building D. Orientation takes approximately one hour depending on the software.

What is the Allstate Technology Lab?
The Assistive Technology lab in ADS is named the Allstate Lab because of a longtime partnership between ADS and Allstate Insurance Co. Allstate provided the College with multiple grants over a period of 12 years, for use in purchasing software and hardware.

Where can I find computers with assistive technology software on them?
Computers can be found throughout Harper. The majority of them are located in the D116. Other computers are located in the mega lab in I223. Students can also find computers in F233. Some offices may have individual computers as well. If a student needs software or hardware temporarily installed on a classroom machine, that can be arranged. Contact the assistive technology specialists at 847.925.6266 for more details.