Assistive technology
Technology advice and assistance
We can help you with the enabling technology that we have and assist you with any queries or support needs.
Arran Brown, Assistive Technology Advisor, arran.brown@hw.ac.uk, ext 4267.
Assistive software on the Scottish Borders network
Our Scottish Borders Campus has a large network of PC's located both in High Mill, and the college library. Texthelp Read & Write is available in both the High Mill and the library. Please refer to Assistive software on the University network for further information.
Useful apps for phones and tablets
A selection of apps for both Android and iOS that we consider useful for study, organisation and general well-being.
Equipment Loan Pool
We maintain a limited stock of ergonomic and assistive technology-related equipment, which can be issued as loan equipment to you to trial, or bridge a short gap if you are waiting on your own DSA funded equipment. We can make this equipment available for longer periods if necessary. For further information, please contact disability@hw.ac.uk.
Key information
Arran Brown
- Job title
- Assistive Technology Advisor
- Phone
- +44 131 451 4267
- arran.brown@hw.ac.uk
SBC Wellbeing
- Job title
- SBC Student Wellbeing
- sbc.wellbeing@hw.ac.uk