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Library Disability Services: Equipment

Equipment

Raised or adjustable computer workstations and study tables, for ease of access by wheelchair users.  

Please ask library staff for their current location.

Loop systems for hearing aid users at desks, plus portable options for other locations.

Coloured overlays may help if you experience visual disturbance or stress when reading. We have a limited supply of these to give to students. We also have a full range of colours available to borrow whilst working in the library. 

Speak to a member of the library staff if you would like to borrow some of the equipment.

Computer adaptations such as left-handed keyboardlow vision keyboards and ergonomic mice.

Speak to a member of the library staff if you would like to borrow some of the equipment.

Keyboards for loan

  • High Contrast: yellow and black.
  • Large Keys
  • High Contrast: black and white.
  • Ergonomic keyboard
  • Left-handed keyboard
  • High contrast: white & black
  • Larger keys
   

 

Ergonomic mice.

Speak to a member of the library staff if you would like to borrow some of the equipment.  Please email libdis@dmu.ac.uk with any enquiries.

Mice for loan

Evoluent Left-handed mouse for loan - speak to member of staff to borrow.

Evoluent Left-handed mouse

3M Ergonomic Mouse - Please speak to a member of staff to borrow 3M Ergonomic Mouse 
Expandable Mouse - speak to a member of staff to borrow Expandable Mouse
Trackball Mouse - speak to a member of staff to borrow

Trackball Mouse

External Touchpad - ask member of staff to borrow External Touchpad
   

 

Wrist Supports

Please speak to a member of library staff if you would like to borrow some of the equipment.  Please email libdis@dmu.ac.uk with any enquiries.

Wrist Supports  
Goldtouch Mousepad with Wrist Support Goldtouch Mousepad with Wrist Support
Goldtouch Wrist Support - speak to a member of staff to borrow Goldtouch Wrist Rest

Magnifiers

Please speak to a member of library staff if you would like to borrow some of the equipment. Please email libdis@dmu.ac.uk with any enquiries.

Magnifiers  
Ruby Handheld Electronic Magnifier - speak to a member of staff to borrow

Ruby Handheld Electronic Magnifier

The RUBY handheld video magnifier is a small and lightweight digital magnifier with a 4.3-inch, full-colour screen.

The RUBY can be placed flat on a surface, or the handle unfolded to use it like a standard magnifying glass and see everything with enhanced contrast. You can also change the text and background colour combinations. 

Handheld Magnifier - speak to a member of staff to borrow. Handheld Magnifier
Handsfree Magnifier - speak to a member of staff to borrow Handsfree Magnifier
Bar Magnifier with Ruler - speak to a member of staff to borrow Bar Magnifier with Ruler

Library Disability Services

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(If the appointment slots are booked or not convenient, please email us with alternative dates and times and we will try to rearrange)