Minimum Lab Requirements
Click here to view the PDF version of CATS Minimum AT Recommendations.
The following table represents the CUNY Assistive Technology Services (CATS) recommendations for assistive technology labs throughout CUNY campuses.
CLASSROOM LAB / INSTRUCTIONAL ‘"“ 10% OF WORKSTATION PER LAB
|
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION |
UTILIZATION BY DISABILITY |
CATS RECOMMENDATION |
|
Height Adjustable Table |
[Wheelchair](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/mobility-and-hand-function-disabilties/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
[Monitor - 24" Or Larger](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Computer - i5, RAM 8GB Minimum 16GB Preferred |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Accessible pay-to-print workstation |
All |
Specifications provided by CATS upon request |
|
[Screen Magnification Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/screen-enlargers/ |
[Low Vision](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
|
[Reading & Writing Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/reading-writing-software/ |
[Learning Disabilities, Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/learning-disabilities/ |
Kurzweil 3000 / Read and Write Gold |
|
[Reading & Writing Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/screen-readers/ |
[Blind](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
|
Screen Reading Software |
Blind |
JAWS for Windows |
|
Headphones |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
CCTV
(Contact CATS for Quantity) |
[Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
Specifications provided by CATS upon Request |
COMPUTING CENTER AND/OR LIBRARY ‘"“ 10% OF WORKSTATIONS
|
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION |
UTILIZATION BY DISABILITY |
CATS RECOMMENDATION |
|
Table - Height adjustable |
[Wheelchair](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/mobility-and-hand-function-disabilties/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
[Monitor - 24" or larger](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[ Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Computer - i5, RAM 8GB Minimum 16GB Preferred |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
[Accessible pay-to-print workstation](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
All |
Specifications provided by CATS upon request |
|
[Screen Magnification Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/screen-enlargers/ |
[Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
|
[Screen Reading Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/screen-readers/ |
[Blind](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
|
[Reading & Writing Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/reading-writing-software/ |
| Learning Disabilities | Visual Disabilities |
|
[Reading & Writing Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/reading-writing-software/ |
[Blind](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
Kurzweil 1000 |
|
Scanner |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Headphones |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
CCTV
(Contact CATS for Quantity) |
[Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
SPECIALIZED LAB FOR STUDENTS w/ DISABILITIES ‘"“ ALL WORKSTATIONS
|
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION |
UTILIZATION BY DISABILITY |
CATS RECOMMENDATION |
|
Table - height adjustable |
[Wheelchair](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/mobility-and-hand-function-disabilties/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Monitors -24" or larger |
Visual Disabilities |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Computer - i5 or better, RAM 8GB Minimum 16GB Preferred |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Accessible pay-to-print workstation |
[All](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
Specifications provided by CATS upon request |
|
[Screen Magnification Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/screen-enlargers/ |
[Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
|
[Screen Reading Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/screen-readers/ |
[Blind](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
|
[Reading & Writing Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/reading-writing-software/ |
| Learning Disabilities | Visual Disabilities |
Kurzweil 3000 / Read&Write Gold |
|
[Reading & Writing Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/reading-writing-software/ |
[Blind](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
Kurzweil 1000 / OpenBook |
|
Scanner |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Headphones |
All |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
CCTV
(Contact CATS for Quantity) |
[Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
[Optical Character Recognition Program (for E-text production)](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/optical-character-recognition/ |
All |
|
DAISY Reader Software for RFB&D |
[Learning Disabilities, Visual Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/learning-disabilities/ |
Specifications provided by CATS upon request |
|
[Voice Recognition Software](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/voice-recognition-software/ |
All |
|
Headset - For [Voice Recognition](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/assistive-technology/voice-recognition-software/ |
All |
Andrea, Plantronics or Nuance Recommended |
SOME ADDITIONAL A/T TO SUPPLY UPON REQUEST
|
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION |
UTILIZATION BY DISABILITY |
CATS RECOMMENDATION |
|
Audio Book Player (DAISY) |
| Learning Disabilities | Visual Disabilities |
Any RFB&D model or Humanware Stream |
|
Braille Devices; embosser, writer, refreshable display, etc| |
[Blind](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/visual-disabilities/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Alternative input devices; trackball, joystick, touchpad, etc| |
[Physical Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/mobility-and-hand-function-disabilties/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Keyboard Overlay |
[Physical Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/mobility-and-hand-function-disabilties/ |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
FM System |
[Hearing Disabilities](#broken |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |
|
Note Taking Devices |
[Learning Disabilities](/cuny-assistive-technology-services/teaching-tips/learning-disabilities/ |
LiveScribe Pulse Pen, Recorders |
|
Large print keyboard |
Visual Disabilities |
[Specifications provided by CATS upon request
](#broken |