We also have used DisabledGo, but haven’t found the way they produce the maps and diagrams very helpful. We are going to feedback to them as it is all new, so the issues that have arisen may be resolved. The main problems are– very complex and detailed instructions, not all screen reader accessible, and less useful overview maps and diagrams. We are a difficult University though with lots of small and big sites.

 

 

Barbara Denton

Assistive Technology Coordinator

 

 

 

 

Dear Beck,

 

This university – and several others – have worked with DisabledGo to create maps and guides. There is a cost – which your Estates department might meet or contribute to. Our pages are here:

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors/disabilities

 

Feel free to contact me direct if you would like more information.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bryan

 

 

Bryan Coleman

 

Head of Disability & Dyslexia Support Service

Student Services Department

University of Sheffield

 

0114 222 1303

www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability

 

 

 

 

Dear All,

At Nottingham, we are currently looking into how we can make our building plans more usable for disabled students. We’ve had feedback to say that students would like to have an accessible document which outlines key things such as where the reception is, lifts, accessible toilets, parking nearby and so on – practical information to help them to use a building more easily and quickly. Does anyone else have any experience of developing this type of resource that they would be willing to share?

Many thanks for any help or advice you can give

Beck

Beck Maguire

Librarian, Accessibility Support

Libraries and Research and Learning Resources

The University of Nottingham

0115 9514591

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