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Lab Infrastructure and Equipment

Tables | Flooring | Smartboard

view of the Assistive Technology Lab from the front of the room

The assistive technology lab was designed to be an ideal instructional environment. It incorporates several design features and instructional technology tools to increase the effectiveness of teaching and learning for both people with and without disabilities. A few of these features are listed below.

Height Adjustable Computer Tables

adjustable computer tables

These tables are ADA accessible. They lab patrons to adjust the height of the table on the fly using a hand crank.

Raised Flooring

one tile of the raised floor tiles is missing from the floor to show cables underneith

The lab was designed with raised flooring to minimize the cables on the floor which can cause a tripping hazard and damage to the cables. In addition, power outlets are positioned under the floor on 8-foot extensions to allow for flexibility.

Rear-Projection SmartBoard

rear-projection smartboard

A smartboard is provided for the instructor to project both a PC and Macintosh computer onto a large, touch activated screen. The instructor can also connect their own laptop to the smartboard if desired.


 

Contact Information

Last updated: Friday April 13, 2007
Contact: Kristine Neuber (kneuber@gmu.edu)