ATSO’s Hardware Loaner Program
MP3 / DAISY Players
MP3/DAISY Players are used to
Ergonomic Keyboards
An ergonomic keyboard is a computer keyboard designed with ergonomic considerations to minimize muscle strain, especially for people with
Adaptive Mice
Adaptive mice are a
Alpha Smarts
The Alpha Smart is a keyboard device used for word processing and functions like a digital typewriter.
Writing Tablets
A computer input device that allows one to hand-draw images and graphics, similar to the way one draws images with a pencil and paper. (For those who have difficulty accomplishing this with a mouse)
Digital Audio Recorders
Allows the user to record a lecture and playback the same later, with the capability to download it to a computer. Information on loaning this device on a semester-by-semester basis can be found here.
FM Listening Systems
The AM/FM transmitter system transmits the teacher’s voice wirelessly, and in real-time mode to a
Remote Captioning Laptop
For hearing-impaired students, loaner laptops are set up for
Electronic Spellers
Quicktionary pens and reading pens assist users with difficulty in recognizing or understanding words while reading.
Livescribe Pen
The Livescribe pen records as you write and links it to audio so that you don’t miss what is being said in lectures or meetings. To hear what you recorded on paper just tap on what you wrote. You can transfer your notes and recordings to your computer to play them back by downloading the software to your desktop. Information on loaning this device on a semester-by-semester basis can be found here. The guide to Livescribe’s Echo Pen can be found here, while the guide to Livescribe's 3 Pen can be found here.
Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTVs)
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Magnilink (CCTV)
The MagniLink Zip monitors have brightly colored screen edges, an anti-glare surface, provide crystal-clear sharpness, high contrast images, and a dimmer mode for light-sensitive users. The screen is built-in hi-definition and is easy to adjust by tilting it forward, backward, and for height. The low-vision adapted screens and an HD reading/distance camera rotates both vertically and horizontally. Information on loaning this device on a semester-by-semester basis can be found here.
Reveal 16
The Reveal 16 Full HD Portable Electronic Video Magnifier is an intuitive, easy to use and foldable digital magnifier that offers an unmatched crisp, and crystal-clear image quality thanks to its 10x optical zoom camera. Designed for seniors and elementary students, it enables to read documents, textbooks, and newspapers as well as to write down notes. Reveal 16 also allows you to view distant objects like artwork, your own backyard or even the whiteboard.
Revolabs xTag Microphone system
The Revolabs USB wireless microphone system enables you to get work done and participate in web meetings while away from your workspace – without requiring you to wear a headset or bulky transmitter. Its convenient plug-and-play design combines receiver and charger functionality into one sleek device, which comes with a safe, comfortable quick-release lanyard to wear around the neck. A compact charger base plugs directly into your computer via the USB port, and start-to-finish setup takes just seconds. Information on loaning this device on a semester-by-semester basis can be found here.
Ubi Duo
UbiDuo model continues to advance the state of the art in face-to-face communication technology with a sleek package that includes a color touch screen and sComm’s patented hinge system. At half the size of the original UbiDuo is the world’s foremost independent communication solution for people.