33 SPEC Kit 358: Accessibility and Universal Design Specialized donor fund Student tech fee funding Student technology fee There are two donor funds that can be used for software, hardware, or other equipment to support patrons with visual disabilities If you selected “Other funding source” for other equipment, please identify it. N=15 Charitable gifts from university staff and external foundations Donor funding grant from College of Medicine for equipment in dedicated workspace Endowment funding dedicated to support for students with disabilities For example, we recently received grant funding for adjustable-height desks. Foundation grants Gift from Women in Philanthropy for microfilm scanner Gifts Our Students’ Union has an annual Quality Money fund that is used to fund projects that enhance and support student learning. The library has successfully applied for a number of these grants to purchase assistive/adaptive technologies, tools, and furnishings. Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable foundation Specialized donor fund Student tech fee funding Student technology fee There are two donor funds that can be used for software, hardware, or other equipment to support patrons with visual disabilities University Technology Fee Grant We have received gifts/endowments for other equipment in our Adaptive Technologies office. Additional comments N=3 Library pays for captioning of library videos. Central ADA office pays for OCR, additional captioning, and sign language interpretation. “Other equipment” needs cover library staff only/staff accommodations. We haven’t purchased anything recently, but in the past it came from the library’s operating budget. 21. For which of the following does your library allocate budget funds on an annual basis? Check all that apply. N=44 Upgrades to hardware or software 30 65% Specialized software 21 46% Accessible furniture and fixtures 18 39% Renovations to address accessibility issues 18 39% Accessible materials 15 33% Assistive devices 11 24%
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