Accessibility for PCs and Macs
Accessibility settings can be customised on university computers.
On Windows computers use ‘Ease of Access’
and on Apple Macs use ‘Accessibility’.
Moodle accessibility tool
You can customise Moodle display settings through the accessibility tool, which found in the user menu.
e.g. to set your preferred colours and fonts.
Inspiration 9
Inspiration 9 can be used to create mind maps for assignment planning.
Texthelp Read & Write
This software includes on-screen text to speech, and other tools to help with reading and writing.
Further information is available via the accessibility more info link.
SensusAccess
SensusAccess allows automatic conversion of documents into a range of media including audio books, e-books, and digital Braille.
It can also be used to convert inaccessible documents into a more accessible format.
Further information is available via the accessibility 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.
How to access
- SensusAccess: help.chi.ac.uk/sensusaccess
Alternatively, from the SensusAccess Moodle page (login required) - Inspiration 9: access via the startmenu
- Texthelp Read & Write: via the Start menu
More information
- Accessibility guides
- IT skills training
- Student Support and Wellbeing (login required)