LibGuides: Accessing and Using Study Spaces: AccessAbility study

AccessAbility Study rooms at Exeter

Students supported through either the Wellbeing Accessibility Pathway or Mental Health Pathway may be able to book the AccessAbility student rooms located in libraries.

How to book:

Book online: new AccessAbility room booking system
Rooms are available when the library is open. For details please visit: https://libguides.exeter.ac.uk/openinghours
Book in advance (up to maximum of 10 days in advance)
Repeat bookings are possible
Rooms can be booked for between 1-6 hours in a single booking to improve equality of access for all room users. Usage will be monitored.
Check details in booking confirmation
Maximum room occupancy is 1 person, unless students are accompanied by carers/personal assistants

Room Name	Location	Study Seats	Computers & equipment
AccessAbility 1	Forum Library Level -1	1 adjustable seat and table 1 stationary seat and table	1 computer 1 external monitor, keyboard and mouse
AccessAbility 2	Forum Library Level -1	Unavailable due to building works.	Unavailable due to building works.
AccessAbility 3	Forum Library Level 0	1 adjustable seat and table 4 stationary seats and tables	3 computers 1 external monitor, keyboard and mouse (please note this room is for sole occupancy unless accompanied by a carer or personal assistant)
AccessAbility 4	Forum Library Level +1	1 adjustable seat and table 1 stationary seat and table	1 computer 1 external monitor, keyboard and mouse 1 CCTV magnifier
AccessAbility Room	St Luke's Library	1 adjustable seat and table	1 computer 1 external monitor, keyboard and mouse 1 CCTV magnifier

Computers in these rooms have additional software including:

Speech recognition software – Dragon Naturally Speaking,
Text to voice software - Freespeech and Texthelp Read and Write Gold
Mind mapping software – Inspiration Pro
Screen Reading software – Jaws 14

Accessible Study at Penryn

Library Information

Take a look at the Inclusivity and Accessibility section of the Campus Libraries page for information on library spaces, accessibility features, inclusive learning equipment and assistive technology.

Study Hub

The Technology for Study page from the Study Hub hosts a useful overview of assistive technology applications and, features and tools.

Accessibility Team

Additional Information and support is available via the Accessibility Team.