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Introduction

The Cambridge Access Centre is an independent centre and although located in Cambridge can offer DSA needs assessments and a range of related services throughout the region. The centre also undertakes DSA assessments for The University of Oxford, and has collaborative agreements with The University of Essex and The University of Bedfordshire.

The centre is a member of The National Network of Assessment Centres (NNAC) and has been audited and accredited by DSA-QAG as a supplier of needs assessments.

Within the Centre an extensive stock of ICT and assistive technology is available for evaluation and assessment including desktop and laptop PCs, Apple Mac computers, printers, scanners, CCTVs, posture aids, alternative keyboards, mouse alternatives, mind mapping software, text to speech systems, voice recognition, and many other adaptive and supportive applications and programmes.

With excellent accessible facilities, the latest assistive technology and a team of trained and experienced assessors, the Centre is ideally equipped for providing assessments for students who have applied for grants to meet the extra costs of study arising from a disability.