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Visual Impairments
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1 in every 200 people in the UK has partial or full sight loss, below is information on how to make lab spaces more accessible to them.
Space
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Large, bright, high-contrast signage used throughout with braille included where appropriate
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Clear and uncluttered walkways
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Bright lighting throughout the lab with additional spot lights and lamps available
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Automatic and touch lighting inside of cupboards click here
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Matt white table covers
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Link microscopes and other similar equipment to large screen monitors
Tools
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Textured and braille marking tags for labelling samples click here
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Sandpaper for use in permanently marking glassware
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Large font calculators click here
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Braille and incised rulers
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Read aloud pens for identifying chemical bottles click here
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Magnifying glasses and lenticular lens provided where appropriate
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