Usability and Accessibility Center: Facilities Description

The UAC facilities can be used for various purposes, such as:

• User Testing
• AV Control and Observation
• Focus Groups and Meetings
• Training and Observation
• Floor Plan

Please go to the Rental page for rates.

User Testing

The testing space is designed for individual and small group usability evaluations, collaborative design, interviews, and individualized training sessions. It is equipped with:

• Three computers with screen recording and picture-in-picture capabilities
• Digital video and audio recording
• Document camera
• Internet connectivity
• Whiteboards
• Sound masking

AV Control and Observation

The AV control room provides master control of the Center's equipment and AV feeds through a touch-screen control panel and two 37" LCD monitors. Its other capabilities include:

• Mixing and production equipment to create composite output for live viewing and recording
• Audio/video editing
• Live audio/video feeds at three observation stations for watching focus groups and test activities

Focus Groups and Meetings

The focus group space has digital video and audio recording capabilities that can be operated from a separate control room. The space is equipped with:

• Configurable seating
• Touch-screen control of equipment in the room
• Video and audio conferencing
• Wireless facilitator microphone
• Document camera
• Projector
• 37" LCD with a SMART Board overlay
• Internet connectivity
• Internet connected workstation
• Sound masking

Training and Observation

The computer training room supports a variety of training and research activities. The space is equipped with:

• Workstations for nine learners and one instructor
• Projector, whiteboards, and digital video and audio recording
• Touch-screen control panel that enables the instructor to demonstrate problems a learner may be encountering and to solve them collaboratively

• Configurable room furniture that encourages interaction and collaboration
• Videoconferencing of sessions with a variety of recording media
• Live audio/video feeds for clients to observe focus group and test activities

Floor Plan