Assistive technologies at UM
The University of Montana offers a range of assistive technology to support the campus community. Students with disabilities may use these tools as part of their approved accommodations. Some technologies, such as Genio, require prior approval from the Office for Disability Equity (ODE).
Software
- Genio - note-taking and recording app
- Read & Write - reading software
- Orbit Note - reading web tool
- JAWS - screen reader
- JAWS Fusion - screen magnification
The list is available from the UM Solution Center page.
Locations
Dragon Naturally Speaking, JAWS, NVDA, JAWS Fusion, or ZoomText is available at the following campus locations:
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Public computers in the Mansfield Library and the Payne Family Library at Missoula College
Software training
IT provides demonstration and training for students to use AT.
Contact your access consultant, who will connect you with the appropriate IT staff member for training.
Hardware
- Assistive Listening Systems: FM listening systems & personal amplifiers
- Bluetooth wireless microphones
- iPad to use real-time captioning
Hardware check-out
IT Presentation Technology Services (PTS) in the Mansfield Library handles hardware lending and instructions.
Contact your access consultant, who will connect you with PTS to check out the equipment at the Mansfield Library. You will return the equipment to the Mansfield Library by the due date.
Assistive listening system supported venues
Several pre-wired classrooms, lecture halls, theaters, and auditoriums are equipped to support Assistive listening systems.
Additional campus and community resources
- Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library - All public computers include screen reader and reading software. Scanners are available on the third floor. The Accessible Technology Room (Room 209) provides a quiet area with assistive technology, including Dragon Naturally Speaking.
- MonTECH: Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities - MonTECH provides equipment loans and one-to-one instructions.