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Accessibility issues - physical

Challenges:

  • Provision of space to locate equipment (public or private)
  • Accessibility for disabled students

Solutions:

  • Provision of portable laptop computers to enable flexibility of access
  • Utilisation of 'public' spaces with computer facilities installed, such as regional study centres, libraries or schools (out of school hours)
  • Provision of home computer facilities for learners who lack mobility
  • Provision of assistive technology for those unable to use mouse or keyboard
  • Design of websites and course material to enable the use of and reduce requirements for assistive technology for sight and/or hearing impaired learners
  • Inclusion of disabled users in design, development and testing of courseware