Assistive Technologies

Photo of assistive technology in use
Assistive Technologies

 

To make our computers easy to use we offer a range of hardware and software in selected libraries.

In Glasgow we have developed services for our customers with disabilities - or other difficulties.

 

You can find selected computer equipment and software including:

 

- induction loops
- touchscreens
- large keyboards
- trackball mice
- Zoomtext
- JAWS screen readers

 

Please contact your local library to find out what equipment is available.

 

 

 

We have a dedicated centre for visually impaired people:

Resource Unit for Visually Impaired People (RUVI), which has a variety of access technology products, including ZoomText screen magnification, JAWS screen reading software and Kurzweil scan and read software.