Loan and Access of Assistive Devices

Depending on the type of impairment, students rely on technical aids. Some can be borrowed from the UdS, including from the KSB. If you have a need, please feel free to contact us.

In principle, loans are only available to UdS members. Please contact us for exceptions.

The purchase of the resources was partly funded by the Teaching and Study Fund (LuS). We would like to thank all the committee members for their kind approval of our applications.

Overview of Our Assistive Devices

Reads text aloud; headphone socket available (headphones included)
Facilitates reading and text work for individuals with reading difficulties
Approved for exams
Supported languages: German, English (US and British), French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Portugal), Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Chinese

Olympus VN-8500PC

For students with visual impairments, limited writing ability, concentration difficulties, etc. Please note that recordings of classroom content must be approved in advance (see also accommodation for disadvantages).

Equipped with Microsoft Office package
Loanable via KSB

Loanable via KSB

Used for exams only
Donation from Kita Unikate
Loanable via the Dean's Office in Homburg

Photo of the loanable smart-pen in its packaging — © KSB

Records audio while writing. The recording can be used to supplement the written notes. Ideal for individuals with sensory impairments, limited writing ability, or dyslexia.