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Sociology: Disability and health

Applying for disability support

DDS provides information, advice and guidance on a wide range of conditions and access to support.  If you have a disability, health condition or learning difference, contact the team to discuss how the University can support you through adjustments to your learning experience.

To contact our Disability and Dyslexia Service please complete the questionnaire above or email disability@mdx.ac.uk

Counselling, mental health and wellbeing

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Practical issues

Wheelchair user entering Sheppard Library through the front folding automatic doors

Here you will find information about:

  • Physical access to Sheppard Library
  • Assistive TechnologyRead and Write Gold Mindview 5 SensusAccess Microsoft Ease of Access Centre on PCs Mac accessibilty features.
  • Software how to guidesVideo guides for Read and Write Gold Mindview Dragon Audio Notetaker Windows accessibillty features Mac accessibility features
  • Equipment in the LibraryHeight adjustable desks Laptops for loan Digital voice/audio recorder: 3 Ergonomic keyboards: High vis/Large print keyboards: 3 Ergonomic mice: Trackball mice: 3 Ergonomic chair 1 Writing slopes: 2 Document holders/bookrests: 1 Coloured overlays & reader ruler: 2 sets Magnifying sheets: 3 Daylight table lamps: 3 Wrist supports: 3 Laptop/ipad stands: 2
  • Extended LoansOnce you have registered with DDS your library account will be set up with extended loans e.g. 7 day loans extended to 14 days
  • Accessible copies of books and journals

External organisations and help

Report it to stop it

Ebook user and accessibility guides

Make documents accessible

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SensusAccess logo

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Your librarians