Accessibility for PCs and Macs
Accessibility settings can be customised on university computers.
On Windows computers you can use ‘Ease of Access’
and on Apple Macs use ‘Accessibility’.
Moodle accessibility tool
You can customise Moodle display settings through the accessibility tool, which is found in the user menu
e.g. to set your preferred colours and fonts.
Inspiration 9
Inspiration 9 is used to create mind maps for assignment planning
and can be accessed via the startmenu on university computers.
Read & Write (Texthelp)
This software includes on-screen text to speech, and other tools to help with reading and writing
and is available via the Start menu on university computers.
Further information is available via the 'Accessibility guides' more info link.
SensusAccess
SensusAccess allows automatic conversion of documents into a range of media
including audio books, e-books, and digital Braille, and can also convert inaccessible documents into a more accessible format.
It is accessed via help.chi.ac.uk/sensusaccess or alternatively from the SensusAccess Moodle page. Further information is available via the 'Accessibility guides' more info link.
Training
The University IT Skills team offer support, advice, and training on accessibility software for students, staff, and partners.
Sessions will be advertised throughout the year via email, and also published on the IT Skills online calendar.
To book or request a session please talk to a member of staff at the SIZ, or email itskills@chi.ac.uk.
Disability Team - Sensory Adviser
Contact s.maynard@chi.ac.uk or disability@chi.ac.uk for support and advice if you have access issues or queries due to being blind, visually impaired or D/deaf.