Adaptive Educational Services
AES Educational Learning Center
The Adaptive Educational Learning Center is located on the third floor of the University Library in rooms 3135 H and N at the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Campus. Professional staff at the learning center provide consulting services and assist individuals with disabilities. Through the use of adaptive technology, our goal is to increase our student, staff or faculty's independence so he or she can more easily perform their daily academic tasks and achieve their goals.
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Directions
For directions to the learning center located in the library, visit the IUPUI University Library directions & maps page.
Operation Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
- Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
If needed, other times may be arranged by calling the Adaptive Educational Services Office at (317)-274-3241.
Adaptive Technology
Adaptive Hardware
CCTVs (Closed Circuit Televisions)
The CCTV is a valuable magnification tool for low vision users. It has the ability to enlarge text based documents for easier reading.
Large Screen TV/Monitor
Displays enlarged fonts and images for low vision students working on a computer.
Various Input Devices
Available to students is a trackball mouse that requires less arm and wrist motion than a conventional mouse. Also available is an Intellikeys alternative programmable keyboard.
Typing Aids
Designed for students with a limited grasp or poor motor control, typing aids assist with typing.
Braille Display
A tactile device placed under a standard keyboard that's used with a screen reader and enables a print impaired student to read the contents of the computer screen.
Other Hardware in the center includes PC workstations, adjustable tables and much more.
Adaptive Software
JAWS
Screen reading software that assists blind or visually impaired students. With its internal software, speech synthesizer and the computer’s sound card, information from the screen is read aloud. JAWS also outputs to refreshable Braille displays.
Window Eyes
Screen reading software designed for blind and vision-impaired students. Window Eyes also supports refreshable braille.
OpenBook Ruby
Document scanning and reading software offering blind and vision-impaired students access to printed materials. Also has the ability to create MP3 files.
Kurzweil 1000
Document scanning and reading solution designed for blind or vision-impaired students.
Kurzweil 3000
Document scanning, reading, and writing solution designed for students with learning disabilities or reading difficulties. Also has the ability to create MP3 files.
ZoomText Xtra
Magnification and screen reading software for vision-impaired students.
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Speech recognition software used mainly by students with physical (motor skills, mobility) or mental/learning disabilities. Dragon converts speech into text.
Inspiration
A software tool designed to develop ideas and organize thinking. Graphic organizers are used by students to visually represent concepts and relationships to enhance learning.
CoWriter
A word prediction program that helps students translate thoughts into sentences.
Text Sound
Software program used to convert text to an audio file.
Other Software in the center includes Microsoft Office, Adobe, Roxio and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can a student have adaptive software installed on their computer for academic use?
- How do I receive training or a demonstration of the adaptive software?
- How do I have my textbooks converted to an electronic format?
- How do I schedule my test in the lab?
Can a student have adaptive software installed on their computer for academic use?
Yes, in some cases students can have adaptive software installed on their computer. However, due to limited license availability, all requests are granted on a first come first serve basis and are carefully evaluated. The student must also present a Jagtag and valid driver's license. The software is checked out on a semester by semester basis per our library system. At the end of the semester, the student will receive a notice of renewal or return. If the student would like to renew the software, they should contact AES via email (aes@iupui.edu) or call (317) 274-0489 to speak with a professional staff member. Students who plan to return the software must have it removed from their computers by a professional staff member located in UL 3135 H or N.How do I receive training or a demonstration of the adaptive software?
For students, staff, or faculty interested in learning more about an adaptive software package, please call (317) 274-0489 or (317) 274-3241 for an appointment with a professional software analyst. Note: due to an increase in student traffic, we are unable to schedule appointments during mid-terms and finals.How do I have my textbooks converted to an electronic format?
Because of our relationship with the IU Adaptive Technology Center in Bloomington, students who are interested may have their books converted to an electronic format. The student first is required to bring in the books he or she wants converted. After we receive the books, we send them to Bloomington for conversion into the electronic format. Keep in mind that before the Adaptive Technology Center creates the electronic text, the book is unbound and the loose pages are fed through a high speed scanner. Once the book is completely scanned, the Kurzweil and the OCR Rocket program translate the images into text which are then saved in the KES format. If needed, the student may also request the MS Word (DOC), rich text (RTF), and ASCII text (TXT) formats. Usually, the process takes up to 4 working days, but, depending on volume and proofreading, may take up to 7 working days. Upon completion of the file formats, they are burned to a CD. The CD and unbound books are sent back up to IUPUI for student pick up at the Adaptive Technology Center in IT 131 or at the Adaptive Educational Services Lab located in UL 3135 H.How do I schedule my test in the lab?
Tests are taken in the Adaptive Educational Services Adaptive Technology Center located in room UL 3135 N. However, the tests are scheduled through our main office located in Taylor Hall UC 137. Tests are not scheduled through our Technology Center. In order to properly schedule a test, the student is required to contact our office two days in advance of the test by either stopping by Taylor Hall UC 137 or calling 317-274-3241.
