January 18, 2021: Due to COVID-19 protocols, the Knox Center will remain closed until further notice. Staff is still available for consultations; please contact [email protected].
The Knox Center is a quiet, accessible computer lab on the second floor of the Shapiro Undergraduate Library. Access is restricted to students registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). However, any student may request an assistive technology consultation appointment by emailing [email protected]. Faculty and staff who have accommodation needs should contact [email protected].
Specialized hardware and software is provided at multiple Windows and Macintosh computers, all of which have 21" or larger high-resolution monitors. All workstations also have adjustable-height work surfaces to accommodate wheelchairs or people who wish to stand. One reclined chair is available, and the other chairs are fully adjustable. One workstation has a video magnifier.
Room 2064A is a private room with one Mac and two Windows computers. Priority for use of this room will be given first to Knox Center staff who are providing evaluations and second to individuals using Dragon speech recognition on the Windows machine nearest the door or Voice Control speech recognition on the Mac.
The Knox Center is designated as quiet space. We appreciate everyone's help in maintaining this.
Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports the Knox Center as part of Campus Computing Sites.
Lockers
Thirty personal lockers are provided at the Knox Center. The following are rules for their use:
- Please send an email to [email protected] to request a locker assignment.
- Please provide your own standard lock.
- Any library books kept in or near lockers must be checked out or they will be returned to the library.
- In April and August, a message will be put on the lockers informing students of a date by which the lockers must either be emptied or claimed for the following two semesters (spring/summer or fall/winter).
- Any locks remaining after that date will be removed.
- Any food will be discarded.
- Any library books will be returned.
- If you have requested a locker assignment, any other materials found will be held until early in the following semester. Otherwise, they will be immediately discarded.
- Please keep your locker clean.
Contact & Staffing
Staff members Jane Vincent and Brandon Werner are at the Knox Center periodically throughout the week, or by appointment. Appointments are available to any current U-M student for an evaluation, and for any member of the U-M community to see a demonstration of assistive technology. Contact the Knox Center at [email protected].
Funding
For qualified and registered students, SSD may be able to purchase assistive technology using a variety of funds, including the following: .
- The Forbes Fund for students with specific learning disabilities
- The Miller Fund for students with sensory or mobility impairments
- The Wolens Family Fund for students who stutter
For more information, please contact SSD at 734-763-3000.