Assistive Technology on Campus

Access rooms

Access rooms are available on all Western Sydney University campuses and provide students with access to specialist assistive technology and adaptive equipment. Access rooms are located in the library and open during regular library hours, except during formal exam periods. Access is granted by swipe card entry only.

Please speak to your Disability Advisor if you require these services.

Locations

Please note that social distancing measures are required within the Access Rooms.

• Bankstown - 9.G.10 and 9.G.11 (Library).
  Advanced booking required for Bankstown - please contact the Disability Service on 1300 668 370 or email disability@westernsydney.edu.au
• Campbelltown - 1.G.04 (Library)
• Hawkesbury - G1.G.77
• Kingswood - T.G.22 (Library)
• Liverpool - 3.2.02
• Nirimba - C21.G.62 (Library)
• Parramatta City - 01.1.02
• Parramatta South - EN.G.10

Need help?

• Technical issues can be raised with IT Support.
• Assistive Technology training and support materials are available on our site. For further support please contact the AT Specialists directly on atspecialist@westernsydney.edu.au.
• Discussions around personal adjustments and student behaviour can be had with the Disability Service.

Computer labs and libraries

All University computer lab and library computers have Read&Write installed and ready to use. If you have an active University email account then you can log in and make use of this software. To find the software simply search for 'read' in the Windows menu and Read&Write should appear at the top of the results list.

*Please note that access to computer labs may change in response to Covid-19 restrictions. The Library remains open. Please check the Library website for the most current hours of operation.

Sydney City Campus students, please note that the computer labs on campus are not managed by the University directly and unfortunately do not have Read&Write available for use. You are welcome to install the software on your personal device instead.

Staff computers

Staff are able to access certain AT software through the Software Centre tool on a Windows PC or through Self Service on a Mac.

• Read&Write is available to all staff without the need to request access first.
• Dragon Professional can be requested through the Software for staff and postgraduate students form (KB0014416) (opens in a new window) in WesternNow. If approved the software will then be pushed out to you via Software Centre/Self Service.
• Staff interested in using Sonocent should email the Assistive Technology team directly to discuss their needs at atspecialist@westernsydney.edu.au.