Making Accessibility Accessible at Box Hill Institute

Welcome. Use the Accessibility Hub to join the dots when exploring options for support at Box Hill Institute. 

Watch this short video to get an idea of what the Accessibility Hub can do for you.

On this page

We'd love to hear your suggestions and ideas. Don't keep it to yourself and reach out to the Accessibility Liaison Service!

Read this page more easily

Hear this page spoken aloud

  • PC: The simplest method is to use Immersive Reader in the Microsoft Edge browser. Select the screen reader iconicon on the right of the address bar.
  • Mac: To enable VoiceOver use the key combination Command + F5.  Or, if you have a Touch Bar, press and hold Command then press Touch ID  3 times.
  • Further options are explored in Text-to-speech (screen readers).

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The quickest method is a keyboard shortcut:

  • PC:  To zoom in, select Ctrl + plus key (+).  To zoom out, select Ctrl + minus key (-).  Alternatively select Ctrl + scroll wheel up/down.
  • Mac:To zoom in, select Option + Command + plus key (+).  To zoom out, select Option + Command + minus key (-).
  • Further options are explored in Magnify screen display

Getting help on campus

An equitable and inclusive experience is your right under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Read on to find out what accessibility support is available at Box Hill Institute (BHI) and how you can access it.

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Assistive technology

Assistive technology is equipment, devices or software programs that help you do things you can’t do because of your disability. It can also help you do something more easily or safely.

Equipment

Contact the Accessibility Liaison Service if you think any of the following could help you:

Marker iconWeighted pen to grip and write more easily
Pen iconReader pen (C-PEN) to hear text read out loud with a digital voice

Trackball mouse to operate with less fine motor control than a standard mouse

Large-key keyboard to locate and operate larger keys that are further apart
Chair iconErgonomic chair to sit comfortably by offering multiple adjustments
desk iconAdjustable-height tables to allow wheelchair access or standing
Angled writing board to place your wrist and hand in the best position for handwriting

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Software

Windows, Mac and Office 365 built-in tools

Microsoft and Apple have basic accessibility tools you can use without installing special programs.
Students and staff at BHI can use Office 365 for free. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and more.
Take a look at 
Setup Office 365 to get started.
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Windows and Mac built-in tools

Microsoft and Apple have basic accessibility tools you can use without installing special programs.

Literacy aids

These aids help with reading and writing.

Mouse/keyboard training software

This software helps you improve your skills using the computer's mouse and keyboard.  Plus, a special dyslexia font.

Screen reader software

This software reads out text that is on a screen.

Picture symbol software and resources

These tools can help you communicate and understand.

Communication software

This software can help with speaking and writing, and save you time.

Personal organisation tools

These tools will help you get organised.

Sensory software

This software helps with things that affect your senses, like seeing and feeling.

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Video guide to software tools

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Last modified: Thursday, 1 August 2024, 9:35 AM