CUNY Assistive Technology Services

CUNY Assistive Technology Services (CATS), based at Queensborough Community College, is a team of assistive technology specialists who provide a wide range of support services and tools to CUNY campuses.

CATS specialists stay current with developments in a wide range of assistive technologies. Some of these include:

* Screen enlargement and screen reading software for students with visual impairments
* Various software for students with learning disabilities
* And hardware devices like enhanced keyboards and alternate input devices for students with physical disabilities.

This expertise is then shared at training workshops and in publications provided to the CUNY college community.

In addition CATS provides:

* Consultations with colleges in the design and maintenance of adaptive computer and equipment labs
* Hardware and software recommendations
* Installation and maintenance assistance
* Phone and on-site technical support
* Budgeting and purchasing guidance for adaptive equipment and software
* Faculty and staff training and workshops
* Community List Server for help with AT issues.

For more information, please call 718-281-5014