Tools and technologies to support accessibility

Providing you with the resources, tools and technologies to support you in the development of your digital skills and capabilities

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We offer a range of digital skills, tools and technologies to enable and enhance accessibility.

Tools available to enable the conversion of documents into a range of alternative media and to convert inaccessible documents into more accessible, readable formats.

Organising

Tools to help you organise; stay focused; and use your time efficiently. Your device might already have time management tools such as alarms, timers, reminders and to-do lists.

Personalisation

Make your screen easier on the eyes and remove distractions from websites. Summarise content, improve your speed reading or your comprehension. Much of what you need is already built into your device and student PCs. Find out how to make the most of it.

Planning and notetaking

Alternative ways to make notes and plan pieces of work.

SensusAccess

SensusAccess is an automated document conversion service that allows you to convert your readings into alternate formats. You can also use SensusAccess to convert inaccessible or tricky documents into more accessible formats.

Text to speech

Tools to enable text conversion to audio.

Voice recognition

Tools available to assist users who have difficulty typing or spelling. Microsoft, Apple, Android and Google all produce free voice recognition software which in most cases is already on your computer or device.

Writing

Tools to help you check your grammar, look up the meaning of words or improve your typing speed.