Assistive Technology: One-to-One (In Person Face to Face)

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This session is provided for students and staff who have a Disability Resource Centre referral for specialised one-to-one support. Bespoke sessions cover support for users with:

• Mobility issues, such as an upper limb disorder, where ergonomic keyboards and mice or speech recognition software may be required
• Visual impairment requirements where magnification or text scanning to alternative format can assist users to view a computer screen or read and listen to text
• Specific learning difficulties, who may find speech recognition software or mind mapping software useful

A session typically falls into 2 categories:

• Looking at available hardware, software or IT techniques that can aid in the development of tailored strategies and solutions to help users independently access computing facilities
• Providing training for Assistive Technology software packages to help users progress with the software

At time of booking please specify the following details in the Special Requirements box

• Name of person that referred you
• A brief outline of type of assistance required e.g. software training, workstation evaluation or general support and advice
• If you require wheelchair access to the venue

• This is the In Person Face to Face version of the Live Online course.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar.

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• Students who have a Disability Resource Centre referral
• University staff who have an Occupational Health referral
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

• University staff must have a referral from Occupational Health
• Students must have a referral from the Disability Resource Centre

Number of sessions: 1

• Brief investigation of current issues faced
• Locating built-in operating system solutions
• Investigating alternative hardware or software solutions
• Highlighting alternative assistance offered within the university
• Targeted training for specific Assistive Technology software packages

• To develop appropriate work solutions to promote healthy computing styles.

• One-to-one bespoke training

• One session of one hour

• A number of times per term

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