We normally complete an assessment in order to choose the right assistive technology for students. Once the software has been chosen, full training in using the software and becoming an experienced user enables partial or fully blind students to train in programming or web development courses without much barriers.

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Touch type software such as Englishtype Senior, Azabat Touch-Typing Tutor, and Portset Touch Typing Tutor are made available upon request alongside training courses on how to use them.

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Most modern operating systems have built-in magnifiers that can assist with moderately affected vision most also include fully integrated screen reading capabilities

High visibility keyboards such as Dolphin Large Print, MAGic, BigKeys, Jumbo, XL or KeyMonster keyboards use larger letters and come in upper- and lower-case sets and high contrast keyboards as well as high contrast stickers on standard keyboards are put in place for each student depending on preference and requirement. ​Chording keyboards like the CyKey are also made availabe upon request.

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Braille display if recommended can be made available however it would be at additional cost. This would allow students to enter data and control computer devices, read course materials and, web pages and email using Braille.

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30 inch screens and monitor arms are also available for use if required during training, HDMI cables are also available in order to connect laptops to large TV screens in order to suit audiences of students with low vision. All standard computer devices also have high resolution settings  available in order to provide larger icon and text settings if required. 

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Software such as ZoomText Magnifier Reader, Dolphin Supernova Magnifier and Screen Reader can also be made available upon request.

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Reading machine are available to lease at an additional cost during the duration of the training course with a initial deposit required. The machines come in the options of  either a standalone device which combines a camera / scanner, OCR software, screen reader and / or monitor, computer-based device which connect to a camera / scanner and OCR software to a computer device so that you can work with your existing screen display options, and portable devices which are are a lightweight option which is easy to carry around.

Speech recognition software is used to operate computer devices in training facilities and can be used in combination with text-to-speech software so that students do not need to physically type or to see the screen.

Voice control training courses would be required but would normally be recommended to students with any motor impairments such as arthritis.

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The JAWS (Job Access With Speech) screen reader is available at an extra cost with full training included. It provides text-to-speech and Braille output. 

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Alternatively, ‘Non-Visual Desktop Access’ (NVDA) is available free of charge alternative to JAWS. It provides  options to hear text on screen audibly and it can also convert text into Braille on a compatible display. 

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Where audio books are not available for course material, optical character recognition (OCR) software will be made available in order to convert printed texts into electronic text which in turn is then read out by a screen reader. This can then be saved as a audio file and be used to study for exams and other training requirements.

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Notetakers will be made available if deemed required during training assessment.

 

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