At the University of the Arts London (UAL), accessibility software and tools refer to a range of software, applications, and resources designed to support students with disabilities and ensure they have equal access to educational materials. These tools aim to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can participate fully in their educational journey.
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your feedback is valuable in helping us improve the accessibility software and tools provided by UAL. This survey should take approximately 5 – 10 minutes to complete.
I’ve created a survey using Microsoft Forms. Please click the link below to participate:
- Demographic Information:
Name: Respondent’s name.
Level of Study: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PGCert, UAL Staff, etc.
UAL College: The specific college within UAL where the respondent is based (e.g., London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins).
2. Awareness and Communication:
- Awareness of Accessibility Tools: Whether respondents are aware of the full range of accessibility tools and software provided by UAL.
- Source of Information: How respondents first learned about the accessibility tools (e.g., Induction/Welcome Session, UAL Website, Lecturer/Tutor).
3. Usage and Effectiveness:
- Tools Used: Specific accessibility software and tools used by respondents (e.g., OneNote, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Read&Write Gold, Zotero).
- Frequency of Use: How often respondents use these tools (e.g., Daily, Monthly, Rarely).
- Effectiveness: Respondents’ ratings of the overall effectiveness of the tools.
- Ease of Access: How easy it is to access and use the tools.
4. Impact and Support:
- Impact on Learning: The impact of the tools on respondents’ learning experiences.
- Training and Support: Whether respondents received adequate training or support in using the tools and their ratings of the support provided by UAL.
5. Barriers and Suggestions:
- Barriers to Digital Learning: Significant barriers faced by respondents (e.g., Lack of accessible materials, Technical issues).
- Suggestions for Improvement: Respondents’ suggestions for enhancing the accessibility tools and support at UAL.
- Additional Tools or Resources: Any additional tools or resources respondents would like UAL to offer.
6. Comments and Feedback:
- Positive Impact or Success Stories: Examples of positive impacts or success stories involving the use of accessibility tools.
- Additional Comments: Any other comments or feedback about the respondents’ experiences using accessibility tools at UAL.
Section 1: General Information
- What is your current level of study at UAL?
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
UAL Staff
Other (please specify): __________ - Which UAL college are you primarily based at?
Camberwell College of Arts
Central Saint Martins
Chelsea College of Arts
London College of Communication
London College of Fashion
Wimbledon College of Arts
Other (please specify): ________
Section 2: Accessibility Software and Tools Usage - Which accessibility software and tools have you used at UAL? (Select all that apply).
Note Taking (e.g., OneNote, ClaroCapture, MindView)
Reading and Writing (e.g., Read&Write Gold, ClaroRead Pro, Word Prediction)
Proofreading (e.g., Read&Write Gold, Immersive Reader, Word: Editor)
Dictation (e.g., Dragon Naturally Speaking, Office 365)
Referencing (e.g., Zotero, RefWorks)
Screen Readers software (e.g., Read&Write Gold, NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver)
Planning (e.g., MindView, Inspiration, Xmind)
Organising tools (e.g, Trello, To Do-Office 365, OneNote-Office 365)
Converting Documents (e.g., SensusAccess, Microsoft Lens, Adobe Acrobat Pro)
Other (please specify): _________ - How frequently do you use these tools?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
Section 3: Awareness of Accessibility Tools - Are you aware of the full range of accessibility tools and software provided by UAL?
Yes
Somewhat
No - How did you first learn about the accessibility tools available at UAL?
UAL Website
Induction / Welcome Session
Academic Support
Library Services
Fellow students
Other (please specify): ______________________ - How would you rate the communication and information provided by UAL regarding accessibility tools?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
I have not used any support services.
Section 4: User Experience - How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the accessibility software and tools you have used?
Very effective
Effective
Neutral
Ineffective
Very ineffective - How easy is it to access and use the accessibility software and tools provided by UAL?
Very easy
Easy
Neutral
Difficult
Very difficult - How have the accessibility software and tools impacted your learning experience at UAL?
Significantly improved
Improved
No impact
Worsened
Significantly worsened
Section 5: Support and Training - Have you encountered any technical issues while using the accessibility software and tools?
Yes
No - What are the most significant barriers to digital learning you face? (Select all that apply)
Lack of accessible materials
Inadequate training on accessibility tools
Technical issues
Insufficient support from staff
Other (please specify): - How would you rate the support provided by UAL for using accessibility tools?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
I have not used any support services. - Have you received adequate training or support in using the accessibility software?
Yes
No
I was not aware training was available.
Section 6: Suggestions and Feedback
- What improvements, if any, would you suggest to enhance the accessibility tools and support at UAL?
_______________________________________________________________
- Are there any additional tools or resources that you would like UAL to offer to support your learning needs?
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- Do you have any additional comments or feedback you would like to share about your experience using accessibility tools at UAL?
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Thank you for your time and feedback. Your responses will help us enhance the accessibility of resources available to all students at UAL.