The university provides a range of digital tools you can use to make any resources more accessible, in a format that meets your needs. Below are details of just a few of these; for more, including guidance on how to use accessibility features on internet browsers and apps, please see this eLearning guide.
Accessibility software such as ClaroRead, available on all library PCs.
Most of our eBooks can be converted into diverse formats such as audio - see this guide for further details.
SensusAccess converts documents into accessible formats - see the SensusAccess guide for more information.
Blackboard Ally reviews Moodle resources for accessibility, and gives you the option to convert materials into different formats.
Caption.Ed - provides instant captions and transcripts for audiovisual content such as lecture recordings and videos. You can sign up for a free Caption.Ed account, and add a browser extension to generate accurate, automated captions. For more details, see this guide from eLearning Services.
Most of these tools are provided and supported by eLearning services. See the eLearning pages for details of all the accessibility tools available, and guidance for staff on how to make your teaching content more accessible for all students.
For more information and guidance, please get in touch with the eLearning Services Team.
Further information for staff on Accessible and Inclusive Learning, including the University’s Disability Policy, UK legislation and creating accessible Word and PPT documents, could be found here.