I'd add:
Text to speech and mind mapping software (like TextHelp and Inspiration) useful for
people with a range of impairments.
Height adjustable desks (we ususally provide a proportion of height adjustable desks but
best practice would be all of them).
A Choice of chairs such as with/without arms and different types of support (we use
www.remtek-online.co.uk who are very helpful/knowledgeable).
Hope this helps,
Anna
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>>> Vin <[log in to unmask]> 16/11/2007 21:53 >>>
top of my head:
* highest possible spec computers / servers
* minimum 8Mb broadband connection
* speech access / output software (jaw or keystone
/ dragon) which will need maximum cpu / memory spec
and dedicated dictation mike
* choice of mice / trackballs / joysticks -
preferably wireless so they can avoid cable tangles
* wireless keyboards / keyboard masks to prevent
accidental keystrokes
* Braille keyboard
* minimum 19" screens -free-standing so they can be
positioned as close / high as needed
* on-screen magnifiying software (zoom-text or
similar)
* creative graphics software (greetings cards /
labels / calenders / leaflets etc.)
* headphones to prevent sound disturbance of other
users
* dvd / cd burner
* multi photo card reader
* photo quality printer
* scanner
* Braille printer
* 500 Gb external usb hard drive
* Mp3 players to take music home on
* non-violent but exciting / challenging games at
various levels - plus joysticks for games
* accessible toilet (preferably changing places
loo)
* drinks / snacks
* quiet space
and I presume you meant to say physical impairments
and learning difficulties?
Vin
Vin West
Secretary, Arfon Access Group
Glyn Dwr
Llandwrog Uchaf
Caernarfon
LL54 7RA
Tel: 01286 880761
Fax: 001775 665 2884
Mob: 0777 153 6760
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From: "Alyson Matthews"
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Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 4:33 PM
Subject: Internet Cafe
I have just been contacted by a Day Care Centre for
adults with physical
and learning disabilities. They are thinking of
converting and old admin
office into an internet cafe for the service users,
some of whom are
wheelchair users.
Apart from the obvious (door widths, manoeuvring
space), what other things
should they be taking into consideration?
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