On Thursday 21st May 2026 Arden University is celebrating the 15th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
As GAAD aims to get people thinking and talking about digital accessibility and inclusion, the Learning Success Hub is proud to highlight some of the key ways accessibility is being embedded at the heart of our services to support an inclusive, accessible, and empowering learning environment for all students.
Accessible eBooks and Databases
Our main eBook and database platforms were designed and selected with accessibility in mind. Accessibility features including integrated read aloud (text-to-speech), options to change the text font, text size, and background colour.
You can find guidance on the accessibility features of each platform in the A-Z List of Databases
SensusAccess conversion tool
This tool enables you to convert files into range of alternative formats to meet your specific reading needs. For example, inaccessible files, such as image-based PDFs or hard to read documents, can be converted into an accessible Word documents, audio files or digital braille.
RNIB Bookshare
If you have an eligible print disability, the Library team can provide access to RNIB Bookshare. This service provides textbooks in a variety of accessible formats. For more information and to see if you qualify visit RNIB Bookshare
Accessibility Support
If you have a print disability and would like support using the library, our Accessibility Support Librarians can provide one-to-one support.
Or to learn about the range of accessibility tools on offer, book a place on our next Introduction to Library Accessibility Tools workshop
For further information, visit our Accessibility Tools page or contact: LSHaccess@arden.ac.uk