Ways we provide access
Details on types of technology available and how to access them.
Ways we provide access to assistive technology
1. University wide site licenses
Some assistive software is available on all open access PC’s. Users can access Mind Genius (mind mapping software) as well as TextHelp Read and Write from any open access PC. To access these programmes on Windows click Start>All Programmes>Accessibility. In addition "free" take home licenses for Mind Genius are now available. For more information on this see the Mind Genius information below.
2. Ergonomic Mice and mouse-mats
Ergonomic mice and mouse-mats are available to borrow from the IS Helpdesks at all site libraries.
3. Accessible PC’s
Each has a range of specific assistive software and hardware. They are located around the campus. For details on their locations and what is available at each site please follow the link below:
Accessible PCs on campus and their technology
4. Accessible study rooms with assisitive technology
There are 3 accessible study rooms dedicated to assistive technology on Floor 1 of the Main Library.
There 2 accessible study rooms with assistive technology in the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library at King's Buildings.
To arrange access to these rooms please contact the Disability and Learning Support Service.
For more information on rooms please follow the link below:
Provision of assisitive technology in study rooms
Disability and Learning Support Service
- The University of Edinburgh
Contact details
- Work: 0131 650 6828
- Email: disability.service@ed.ac.uk
- Web: Disability and Learning Support Service
Address
- Street
Disability and Learning Support Service
University of Edinburgh
Health & Wellbeing Centre
7 Bristo Square- City
- Edinburgh
- Post Code
- EH8 9AL
Request an alternative format
To request this document in an alternative format, such as large print or on coloured paper, please contact Viki Galt, the Head of Disability Information.
Viki Galt
Head of Disability Information
- Information Services
Contact details
- Work: 0131 650 6645
- Email: viki.galt@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
Argyle House
Floor F West
3 Lady Lawson Street- City
- Edinburgh
- Post Code
- EH3 9DR
BSL users can contact me via Contact Scotland BSL, the on-line British Sign Language interpreting service. Find out more on the Contact Scotland BSL website.