Assistive Technology is any piece of software or equipment that helps a student to become a more independent learner and supports the student in achieving their full potential.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICE (ATS)
The DSS has its own dedicated Assistive Technology Service for our students. It includes a full time Assistive Technology Officer who meets and train students in all campuses, a dedicated computer lab based in the Student Centre (next to the Bank of Ireland) on the Bishopstown campus, as well as a range of software available on open access/library computers in the different campuses such as Read Write Gold and Inspiration Mind Mapping.
The ATS has a range software and equipment to help students access their lectures and notes such as:
- Proofreading /Mind-mapping/ Reading software
- Apps for phones and tablets
- Typing training (Touch Type Read and Spell)
- Recording devices (Live scribe pens/Digital recorders – use with lecturer permission)*
- Digital magnifier technologies (Optiverso)
- Hearing support technologies (Soundfield/Phonak Roger)
- Speech to text software (Dragon Naturally Speaking)
* Please note if you wish to record lectures you must ask permission to do this – DSS students receive an Audio agreement form that they can ask lecturers to sign for this permission.*
The computer lab is only available to DSS students and you access it with your student ID card. The lab has 14 computers, study space, a printer, and a scanner for scanning notes and handouts, plus a bookable room for voice-to-text software use.
There is also Texthelp Read Write Gold reading/proofreading and Inspiration mind-mapping software available on open access/library computers in the different campuses.
AT YOU TUBE CHANNEL / TWITTER
- Check out the AT YouTube channel for helpful videos and guides on the different assistive technology software: www.youtube.com/user/AccessATS
- ATS Twitter account for updates on resources: https://twitter.com/ATS_MTU
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Mark Burleigh is the full-time Assistive Technology Officer and his office is in the AT Service, Student Centre, Bishopstown campus.
- You may need to meet Mark for an AT assessment and training if this is recommended in your DSS Needs Assessment.
- Mark also runs training workshops during the year.
- Mark manages any equipment that you might be loaned by the DSS.
Mark is available to meet students by appointment Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Assistive Technology Service, Ground Floor, (beside the Bank of Ireland) Student Centre, MTU Cork Bishopstown campus
Tel: 021 433 5125 E-mail: mark.burleigh@cit.ie
