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As an education establishment you are required to make reasonable adjustments for disabled students. Keytools can help by providing suitable IT equipment that complies with SENDA. Our range of keyboards, mice and accessories will enable any person to access a computer.

 
DDA Compliance / Recommendations for Education Establishments
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Students can benefit from Keytools range of mice, accessories, keyboards and software

Keytools can offer comprehensive advice, tailored to your specific requirements. Our range of keyboards, mice, accessories, software and furniture will enable any user of any ability to access a PC.

In addition we offer site licences on some of our software products to support users with low vision, dyslexia, ESOL, physical and cognitive disabilities and healthy computer usage environments.


To find out more please follow this link, or contact our education specialist Emma Strong on 023 8029 4512.

Alternatively we have a catalogue aimed at solutions for Higher & Further education establishments. To download your copy follow this link. If you would like to receive a copy through the post, please follow this link and complete the form.

 
Software Site Licences
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Site licences can ensure that you are making ‘reasonable adjustments’ under the DDA and support delivery of your Disability Equality Scheme for all users.  Assisting access to IT resources can be very effective in meeting social inclusion and corporate social responsibility objectives. Site licences are available from Keytools for the following:
 
RSIGuard - site licences available form Keytools RSIGuard - view online
A superior work management software package to monitor work intensity in depth, providing the user with statistics, breaks and exercises to encourage a healthier way of working.  The behaviour of the software is determined by the users needs.
 
Inspiration - site licences available from Keytools Inspiration - view online
Inspiration enables thoughts and ideas to be structured. Ideal for completing projects, the student is able to produce initial interactive brain-storming diagrams, and then turn these into a written outline document.
 
TextHelp - site licences available from Keytools TextHelp - view online
Offers students and staff speech feedback and word prediction for all Windows applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
 
Dolphin - site licences available from Keytools Dolphin - view online
A range of software providing comprehensive low vision support
 
Users with RSI
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Keytools sell a range of ergonomic mice, keyboards, furniture and accessories that enable the user to adopt a more natural working position. For more information on RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), please follow this link to our dedicated section.

Our split keyboards, vertical mice and arm and wrist supports can help to considerably reduce strain. Below are a small section – please visit our main shopping site for the full range.

Our exclusive software package RSIGuard has been designed to prevent and manage RSI. Please follow this link to find out more and for purchasing options.

 
Goldtouch Keyboard - available to buy online from Keytools Goldtouch Ergonomic Range - view online
Alleviates any unnecessary strain on the wrists and shoulders as can be positioned with a horizontal tilt. Available with a range of accessories including wrist rests and numberpad.
 
Evoluent Mouse - available to buy online from Keytools Evoluent Mouse - view online
The evoluent has a unique 'hand-shake' position to help reduce RSI. Also available in wireless and left handed version.
 
MicroDesk, availoable online from Keytools MicroDesk - view online
The MicroDesk from Keytools is a clear acrylic sloping writing surface with non-slip feet, designed to hold paperwork directly in front of you - it also fits neatly over your keyboard.
 
Users with a Physical Disability
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Our range of specially adapted mice, keyboards, furniture and accessories can enable users with even the most severe of disabilities access a computer more easlily. Below is a small section. Please follow this link to visit our main website where you will find many more solutions.

 
Height Adjustable Desk - available to buy online from Keytools Height Adjustable Desking - view online
A height adjustable desk will allow the wheelchair to fit underneath and can easily lowered or raised to suit the specific needs of the user.
 
BigTrack mouse, available onine from Keytools BigTrack Trackball Mouse - view online
This is the largest of the trackballs and enables users who lack fine motor skills to move their cursor around the screen. Can even be operated by foot!
 
Users with Low Vision
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Our extensive range of high visibility keyboards offer such features as etched keys, contrasting colours and large lettering. We also sell touchpad and programmable mice that respond to the lightest touch and can bet set to user specific functions. Our range of best selling Dolphin software, specifically for users with poor vision will read aloud from your Windows environment. Below are some of our best sellers – visit our main shopping website for the full range or contact Emma Strong for more help.

 
VisiKey Multimedia Keyboard - available online from Keytools Visikey Multimedia Keyboard - view online
Ideal for home use or in the office the white lettering is four times bigger than normal and is printed directly onto the keytops.
 
BigKeys LX keyboard, available onine from Keytools BigKeys Keyboard - view online
Ideal for those with low vision as the key caps are 2.5cm square with letters 10 times larger than normal. Plus the keyboard size takes up no more desk space than a standard keyboard.
 
Largeprint Keyboard, available online from Keytools High Visibility Keyboard - view online
A standard sized keyboard but with large letters laser etched onto the keys. Supplied in a choice of three high contrasting colours.
 
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