Assistive technology

If you need specialist technology to help with your studies, we've got a range of products to meet your needs, from screen readers to portable hearing loops.

We know that developments around coronavirus (COVID-19) are concerning and may cause disruption to your studies. Student Services remain open and as always, we’re here to help and support you.

COVID-19: How we're supporting students

Software

You can use this specialist assistive software on all open access PCs on campus.

Read&Write
Full of features to improve literacy, like a reader to hear documents aloud and a frequently confused words dictionary. Take a look.
MindView
Mind Mapping software that helps you to visually brainstorm, organise and present ideas. Watch the video tutorials.
Audio Notetaker
Make better notes by capturing audio, text and slides in a single workspace. Find out more. You can use the mobile app to record your lectures too - download on iOS or Android. Enter your University of Hull email address here to get an access code.
Screen Magnifier
Windows 10 Magnifier is installed a standard on all open access PCs. For your own machine, we can loan you a copy of ZoomTEXT. Get in touch to find out more.

Hardware

Ergonomic Equipment
We have back-rests and ergonomic supports available to loan. Get in touch for more information.
Screen Magnifier
In addition to the standard Windows 10 Magnifier we can loan ZoomTEXT. Get in touch if you would like to know more.
Video Magnifier
A Video Magnifier is available in the Brnymor Jones Library to help enlarge printed materials, enhance their contrast and change colours.
Wireless Portable Hearing Loop
If you need to use a hearing loop, please let us know and we will make sure you are timetabled in rooms with them. Further information about the hearing loop can be found here

Get in touch

We are open between 8.45 and 5.30, Monday to Friday.

Call 01482 46 2222

Visit Central Hub, First Floor, Student Central (Number 50 on Campus Map)

Enquiry
Existing students raise an enquiry in MyHull Portal
Parents, guardians or graduates email centralhub@hull.ac.uk

24-hour support

More information on these support services is available here.

Big White Wall
Mental Health Response Service 01482 301701
Samaritans 116 123
Shout text 85258

Campus security
Emergency: 01482 465555
Non-emergency: 01482 466868

Accommodation
Courtyard: 01482 462080 or 01482 466006
Westfield Court and Taylor Court: 07864692502 or 07884285096