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Assistive Technologies

Lied Library offers a variety of technology items for lending to UNLV affiliates. For for more information and to borrow items, visit the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor of Lied Library.

Before you borrow

Fill out the technology and laptop user agreement form.

Dell Latitude E5550 laptop open with a blue geometric pattern on the screen.

Assistive laptops

4 hour loan

Dell Latitude E5550 laptop with added accessibility software.

Check availability for assistive laptops
Tablet with a 7-inch screen, able to magnify videos up to 24 times. Buttons to assist with settings located at either sides of tablet.

Handheld video magnifier

72 hour loan

Portable video magnifier up to 24x magnification.

Check availability for handheld video magnifier
Foldable camera with cord that connects to computers. Able to capture images of texts and read them aloud instantaneously.

Portable Reading Camera

4 hour loan

Freedom Scientific Pearl

Motion sensor device able to recite printed material after picture is captured.

Check availability for portable reading camera
Large scrolling ball placed in the center of the mouse. Mouse connects through bluetooth.

Wireless trackball mouse

4 hour loan

Large trackball and scroll wheel mouse, connected via bluetooth.

Check availability for wireless trackball mouse
Video magnifier able to fold like a laptop. Provides a display of images with settings of magnification and high-contrast color modes.

Topaz PHD portable video magnifier

24 hour loan

Read and view images with magnification, high-contrast colors, and auto focus.

Check availability for Topaz PHD portable video magnifier

Assistive Technology Pod

The Assistive Technology Pod has computer workstations with specialized software and hardware along with other assistive technology devices. All 5 workstations have one-touch, powered adjustable-height desks.

You can find the pod on the 1st floor of Lied Library, right next to the Computer Help Desk.

Learn more about use of the Assistive Technology Pod.

Electronic magnifier displaying a diagram and text, with a book open below it.

Topaz PHD portable video magnifier

Read and view images with magnification, high-contrast colors, and auto focus.

ZoomText keyboard with high-contrast yellow keys and black letters.

ZoomText large-print keyboard

High-contrast keys for fast and accurate typing. Helps with eye strain and fatigue.

A document scanner with a metallic arm and black and white base, holding a paper with printed text.

ZoomText Imagereader

Tool that assists with reading printed materials. Text is able to be displayed in various fonts, colors, and texts.

Terms of use

  • You will return the equipment and all of its accessories, pieces, and parts safely to the Lied Library Circulation Service Desk by the correct due date/time.
  • You assume full responsibility for the equipment during the loan term, including any damage, loss, or theft, and agree to pay all appropriate replacement and/or repair expenses due to negligence.
  • You are responsible for setting up and operating the equipment and understand that the University Libraries does not provide technical support.
  • You will pay all late fees associated with returning the equipment after the given due date/time.

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