Accessibility

Information Services (I.S.) is committed to providing equal access to our resources for all users. The following support is available for users with special needs, including those whose need may be of a short term or temporary nature:

Green Card Facilities

These provide a quiet place to study for users with special needs and are equipped with computers, some special hardware and laptop access. There are two green card areas  - one in the Hugh Owen Library and one in the Thomas Parry Library. In addition there is a green card carrel in the Law Library.

Full details of what is available in each location can be found on our Computer Rooms webpage.

Access to Green Card facilities is restricted to registered Green Card users. If you wish to register to use these facilties please contact the Accessibility Adviser

General accessibility

I.S. has responsibility for the Hugh Owen, Physical Sciences and Thomas Parry libraries. We have nominated a Point of Contact (P.O.C.) at each location with whom you may discuss all your short term or longer term requirements, regardless of the permanence or temporary nature of any disability.

Coloured Overlays and magnifiers are available within the libraries, adjustable desks are available in most computers rooms and induction loops are provided at all service points. In addition we have a loan and rental service for other equipment you may find useful.

Detailed information on accessibility for mobility or sensory impaired users are set out here by specific location:

• Computer Rooms (AU only)
• Hugh Owen Library
• Physical Science Library
• Thomas Parry Library

We welcome your feedback on how accessible you have found our services. Please use our feedback form

The email address of the University’s Student Accessibility Adviser is: disability@aber.ac.uk