Resources

Understanding disabled users needs

Added: Mon 03 Oct 2011   updated: Thu 03 Nov 2011

www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/userneeds/pragmaticapproach/understandingneeds

An organisation's ethos and culture are constantly developing. The requirement to take account of the needs of disabled users is paramount, not just to ensure compliance with disability legislation, but also by doing so ensures that accessible practices benefit everyone.

Improve your 3 Rs: Recruitment-retention-results

Added: Mon 03 Oct 2011   updated: Thu 03 Nov 2011

www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/assets/Documents/investinyou/JISC_TechDis_SED_Leaflet.pdf

In April 2010 the UK Government passed the Equality Act 2010. This new legislation came into force in higher and further education in October 2010 in England, Wales and Scotland.

JISC TechDis specialises in highlighting the use of technology to remove barriers to learning and promoting inclusive practices. Our resources enable universities, colleges and other learning providers to minimise the barriers experienced by a range of learners and can bring significant benefits in terms of recruitment, retention and results.

Accessibility essentials

Added: Mon 03 Oct 2011   updated: Tue 25 Oct 2011

www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/AccessibilityEssentials

Microsoft 2003 and 2007 Accessibility Essentials: Complete Series