Library Services for Persons With Disabilities
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Important: If you would like use the Adaptive Technology workstation at the Library, please contact the University Disability Support Services office at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2615, then contact Computing & Network Service Help Desk at (203) 254-4000 ext. 4069 or helpdesk@fairfield.edu for a User Name and Passport in addition to your NetID.
Adaptive Equipment and Software
A variety of adaptive equipment and software is available on the Adaptive Technology workstation at the Library in the Media Department at the lower lever unless otherwise specified:
ABBYY FineReader:
An OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and PDF conversion software. It provides functionality for converting images received from a scanner, a digital camera or by fax, as well as PDF files, into editable and searchable formats. The program accurately retains formatting and layout of documents and supports a wide range of recognition languages and output file formats.
Brief Guide & Full GuideDragon Naturally Speaking:
Speech to text software, available at the workstation.
Help Guide& University of Toronto Tutorial
Ednalite VIP Masterlens:
Magnifies print and provides lighting; available at the Circulation desk, main level.
JAWs:
A screen reader that works with a computer to provide access to software applications and the Internet.
JAWs TrainingCanon DR-2850C Scanner:
This is a duplexing scanner. The instructions are located at the Adaptive Technology Computer next to the scanner.
Kurzweil 1000:
A scanning, reading and writing software for use by people who are blind, visually impaired, or who have specific learning disabilities.
Reference Guide, Using The Keypad, Keypad Maps, and Quick Tour Guide.Also includes a Classic Literature CD
The Classic Literature CD is a portable library of approximately 1,800 electronic texts, selected from public domain material available from websites such as www.gutenberg.net.Kurzweil Reading Edge:
Scans print material and converts it to an audible format.
Loud-r Hearing Enhancer:
Allows hearing impaired patrons to converse more easily with staff; available at the Circulation desk, main level.
ZoomText:
Adaptive software that provides advanced screen magnification for vision impaired computer users.
In addition to the product materials and documentation linked to above, a binder is available in the Library at the Circulation Desk (on Permanent Reserve) that contains documentation on how to use the adaptive technology software and equipment. If you require training or assistance with using these technologies, please contact the University Disability Support Services office at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2615.
If you are in need of library research support, Philip Bahr, Reference & Media Librarian is the library liaison to Disability Support Services. He can be reached in the Library at (203) 254-4000 ext. 4206 or e-mail pbahr@fairfield.edu for assistance.
If there are any technical issues please contact the Circulation Desk and ask for Technical Assistance at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2188 and ask for Roxann Riskin.
Materials in Alternative Formats
The library Media Department purchases non-print materials, including DVDs (most of which provide subtitles), music CDs, CD-ROMs, and streaming formats. If the library does not own what you need in an accessible format, Fairfield University Disability Support Services (203) 254-4000 ext. 2445 can secure copies in Braille or large print, or on CD (RFBD). They will also provide screen readers and other readers.
Telephone Assistance
Connecticut Relay Service relays calls between TDD users and non-TDD users within the United States.
1-800-842-9710 (TTY/TDD)
1-800-833-8134 (VOICE)
Fairfield University Student Support Services
The Office of Student Support Services provides support services to help all students achieve academic success. Students can take advantage of Peer Tutoring, and they may receive individualized assistance in many skill areas necessary for academic achievement.