Assistive Technology: One-to-One (In Person Face to Face) BeginnersPrerequisitesSpecial
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
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Fri 29 Nov 11:00 - 12:00 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Disability Resource Centre, Assistive Technology Room | map | Darran Bryant |
- 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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