Assistive Technology Initiative Office
The Assistive Technology Initiative provides the following services
- Informal Assistive Technology assessments for Mason employees and students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Technical Support and training to the Mason community related to access to information technology and compliance with the Virginia Information Technology Accessibility (VITA) Standards. The VITA standards themselves are based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
- Training for the Mason community on recommended adapted techniques, software, and/or devices.
- Training and technical resources for Mason employees who support computer technology at GMU.
- Provision of accessible text to students, faculty, and staff with print-related disabilities.
- Provision of accessible media to individuals with disabilities who require equal access to the university curriculum and other resources.
- Collaboration with KIHd in the maintenance and operation of the Kellar Assistive Technology Lab located in Aquia Building, Room 219.
To learn about the Assistive Technology available at Mason
- See ATI Training page - See a listing of assistive technology hardware and software that is available for demonstration and loan (in certain circumstances) from Mason's Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities (KIHd).
READ & WRITE GOLD AT HOME
Use Read&Write GOLD (RWG) at home! Any individual with a Mason ID can purchase a license of the RWG application from Patriot Computers for $30.00. RWG is available for both PC and Mac users! Be sure to request the version you need. Contact the ATI if you have any questions or need assistance with installing the software.