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CONTENTS

Section 1:
Introduction

Section 2:
Strategies

Section 3:
The Law

Section 4:
Rights and Responsibilities

Section 5: Code of Practice

Section 6:
Who can Assist?

Appendix A:
Examples

Appendix B: Appropriate
Language and Behaviour

Appendix C:
Fact Sheets

Bibliography

References

Tasmanian Organisations

Acknowledge-
ments

 

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Brief Description:

A range of computer software is now available which will enlarge the text and image on a computer screen.

 Who can it assist?
  • students who have a visual impairment
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 Inclusive Teaching Practice

 Students who read with the assistance of text enlargement software:

  • will require access to a personal computer with preferably a larger Visual Display Unit
  • may need consideration to be given to the colour of the screen
  • will need access to power points for the equipment and an ergonomically sound work station
  • will require additional work space at any work station
  • may need consideration to be given to lighting conditions and seating arrangements
  • will, in most cases, require more time to complete a reading or writing task given the difficulties in geographically navigating through a document and the fact that the amount of information which can be accessed on any given screen is considerably reduced

You can assist your student by:

  • where necessary, allowing additional time for tasks to be achieved
  • providing the student with information materials on computer disk
  • providing written materials (eg. notes, handouts, charts and diagrams, readings etc.) to the student prior to the class/session/practical. This will assist them in their preparation for the class as they will have the opportunity to pre-read the information.
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Inclusive Technology

One of the most commonly used programs with a MS Windows environment is ZoomText ™.

  • ZTWIN™ or ZoomText™ for Windows allows the user to vary magnification, colours, specific parts of the screen, scroll and set "target" areas of the document. Features also include the ability to fully or partially magnify the screen, or to display up to six zoom windows simultaneously.
  • CloseView™ and InLarge™ are examples of two programs used in a Macintosh environment.

 

Further Information and assistance can be obtained from:

Disability Advisers/Disability Liaison Officers (see Fact Sheet section 6 for contact details)

ACCESS & Equity Project of Northern Group Training Ph. 6334 2266

Independent Living Centre Tasmania Ph. 6334 5899

Royal Guide Dogs for the Blind Society Tasmania Ph. 6232 1222

 

Useful information and links can be found at the following website.

Technical Access Liaison Group (TALG)
http://ariel.ucs.unimelb.edu.au/~heyes/talg.html

 

Introduction | Strategies for Inclusive Practice | What The Law Says | Legislative Requirements | Rights and Responsibilities | Code of Practice | Who Can Assist? | Examples of Inclusive Practice | Appropriate Language and Behaviour | Index to Fact Sheet Series | Bibliography | Recommended References | Tasmanian Organisations | Acknowledgements