A first request from a long time reader of dis-forum exchanges.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is establishing learning support facilities
for students with disabilities. We are being supported by a grant from
HEFCE under the recent special initiative. Initially we will be concentrating on
the needs of students with dyslexia and will then focus on students with visual
and hearing impairments. Our facility will almost certainly be located within
the Library.
Obviously, provision is going to include specialist software with speech
facilities and Braille. My question for others who have already got such
facilities in place is: how have you addressed the question of noise and
disruption to others?
Headphones seem to have several disadvantages, not least of which is
portability.
Sound-proof booths seems to be the obvious solution.
It has been suggested that an acoustic hood for the Braille embosser would
be sensible, but would that be enough?
I would appreciate any advice colleagues can offer on practical solutions,
helpful suppliers and costs.
Many thanks in advance.
Linda Shepherd
Deputy Dean of Students
University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Tel (01603) 592493
e-mail [log in to unmask]
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