I have recommended that people with epilepsy use LCD panel screens in the
past. Although providing a suitable monitor or notebook PC through the DSA
would cover the bases when the student is working at home, what about when
they are in computer labs on campus? We have one student who can bring in
her own LCD panel monitor when she needs to access the computer labs for
practicals etc., but I cannot see any completely ideal solution. Other
monitors in the room could still trigger a fit. When moving a LCD monitor is
difficult, some students here have brought in their own polarised glass
filters (around £75-100 for a top quality one) CatII (or even better) CATIII
lighting is always a good idea, but I doubt there are many open access
computer labs which are kitted out purely with LCD screens.
Standalone 15" LCD monitors are about £450+VAT now, so about £350+VAT on top
of a standard PC system. You may wish to weigh this up against the
advantages and disadvantages of a notebook PC with the LCD screen as
standard (would the student ever need to transport the LCD screen in for
practicals etc.)
Richard.
Richard Edwards,
Disability/Special Needs Officer, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton
Park, Swansea SA2 8PP.
Tel: 01792 295336 Minicom/Text: 01792 295089
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> From: Andy Lilley[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Sent: 05 October 1999 15:03
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> Subject: LCD Screens for people with epilepsy
>
> Can anyone advise regarding an appropriate computer screen for a student
> with epilepsy. She is unable to use standard VDU screens without a high
> risk of seizure and her medical advisors indicate that the risk of this
> is much reduced [but not eliminated] by using an Liquid Crystal Display
> screen.
>
> Has anyone experience of recommending a suitable screen ? Our immediate
> solution to her problem would be to use a lap top with LCD screen. Has
> anyone any advice to offer in this regard ?
>
> My apologies if this is an issue which has been discussed at length in
> the past.
>
> Andy Lilley Chester College of H.E,
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