Disability History Month

In EBook Central (link in image above) there are a couple of really useful accessibility features.

Enable accessibility mode (this strips out all the style from the ebook and turns it into pure text for use with a screen reader).

1. Go into settings - profile  (tab across if using Jaws or a similar screen reader)
2. Tick the 'enable accessibility mode' radio button and 'agree to proquest's privacy policy' and  then 'save changes'

Enable open dyslexic typeface

1. Go into settings-profile
2.  Tick the 'open dyslexic typeface' radio button and then 'agree to proquest's privacy policy' then 'save changes'

Tens of thousands of programs with signers available on Box of Broadcasts:

Just search 'sign zone' in BoB

Speech recognition software is often used by people with disabilities who have difficulty using a keyboard or mouse, or who have difficulty committing their ideas to written form. It can also be used to help transcribe recordings, but there can be issues when transcribing interviews which limit the technique's usefulness.

Visit the Access to speech recognition software for more information about software available at Lancaster University as well as freely available suggested software

• JAWS: Screen-reading software: for Windows. Available on one specific computer within the library. Speak to the library staff for more information.
• Texthelp Read and Write Gold: Dyslexia support software to assist users in developing skills in reading and writing. Available on all ISS-supported PCs via AppsAnywhere.

• Mindjet MindManager: Mind-mapping software. Available on all ISS-supported PCs via AppsAnywhere and can be installed on personal devices.

• Office 365: A cloud-based system that provides access to email, applications and many more related services. It is available to all students and staff at the University. Once you are a student your Lancaster email will be the main method we use to contact you.

• LU App: A voice controlled digital companion which can answer questions about your studies, timetabling, campus life and services. Find out how LU can support students with a disability.

• Ally Toolkit - for making Moodle teaching resources more accessible
• My Computer My Way - AbleNet - configure your computer with the software and resources you need to be most productive

Dyslexia - reasonable adjustments - Equality Act 2010

Useful Dyslexia Apps A wheel of apps useful for those with Dyslexia showing which apps help with which situations.

Epilepsy Action has various online courses that you can take including what to do if someone has a seizure. Here are links to some of their other courses for teachers and family members.

Liberator - webinars for teachers on how to use AAC devices i.e. Augmentative and Alternative Communication for those with difficulty with speech.

AbilityNet - digital products and services for accessibility

British Assistive Technology Association provide and support users of Assistive Technology.