Assistive Technology for Students
This page provides links to guidance on how to change settings on your computer, and to software that you may wish to use. There is also information about reasonable adjustments and who to contact for more help and support.
Your computer has built in accessibility settings. Below you will find links to how to access these for both Windows and macOS. There is also a link to guidance on how to make technology work for you and a series of videos on YouTube demostrating how to access and use many of the features on your devices.
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(Windows 10, 8 and 7)
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MyStudyBar is 'A suite of portable Windows freeware applications assembled into one package to support learners with literacy difficulties. It can be run from a USB pendrive or from your desktop.' (Windows only)
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A suite of guidance including videos on how to use the accessiblity settings built in to your devices.
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Student Support Unit (for students with registered disabilities)
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For general information about reasonable adjustments.
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IT Services (ITServicedesk@sussex.ac.uk) For any technical support you may need, or any technical problems you encounter with university services such as Canvas.
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Don't be afraid to ask questions early. The sooner you are familiar with the process, the more you can concentrate on completing your exam, knowing your technology will just work.
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