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Resource Unit for Visually Impaired People (RUVI)

 

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About RUVI

 

 

The Resource Unit has a variety of 'access' technology products that enable visually impaired people to access the vast majority of the Mitchell's printed material, to read newspapers and CDs and to use Word Processing, spreadsheet programmes and the Internet independently.

 

 

 

'Access' technology

 

The 'access' technologies available in the RUVI include:

  • CCTVs/video magnifiers which enlarge print or images
  • ScannaR and Kurzweil 1000 Reading Systems
  • computer work stations with 'ZoomText' Screen Enlargement and 'JAWS' Screen Reading software

 

 

 

Opening Hours

 

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

 

If you would like more information or would like to arrange a visit, please contact:

 

Ann Hamilton
RUVI
The Mitchell
North Street
Glasgow
G3 7DN
Phone: 0141 287 2920
Fax: 0141 287 2815
E-mail
lil@csglasgow.org