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=== '''UI Scaling''' ===
=== '''UI Scaling''' ===
Adjustable scaling (from 90% 150%) allows players to resize text, icons, and menus for improved readability. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> Display & Graphics >> UI Scaling)
Adjustable scaling (from 90% to 150%) allows players to resize text, icons, and menus for improved readability. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> Display & Graphics >> UI Scaling)


=== '''Chat Font Size''' ===
=== '''Chat Font Size''' ===
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=== '''Audio Settings''' ===
=== '''Audio Settings''' ===
Master, music, speech, and UI sounds can be adjusted separately. Audio cues can help players who rely more on sound, while customizable levels allow sound-sensitive players to mute distracting inputs. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> Audio)
Master, music, speech, and UI sound can all be adjusted separately. Audio cues can help players who rely more on sound, while customizable levels allow sound-sensitive players to mute distracting inputs. These are accessible via the ESC menu (ESC >> Audio)


=== '''Input devices''' ===
=== '''Input devices''' ===
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== Assistive Technology for EVE Online ==
== Assistive Technology for EVE Online ==
In addition to in-game features, players can make use of hardware, software, and external tools to make EVE more accessible. Please note that tools and links identified here are gioven in good-faith and with no guarantee of efficacy, please speak to an accessibility specialist first.
In addition to in-game features, players can make use of hardware, software, and external tools to make EVE more accessible. Please note that tools and links identified here are given in good-faith and with no guarantee of efficacy, please speak to an accessibility specialist first.


=== '''Adaptive controllers / input devices''' ===
=== '''Adaptive controllers / input devices''' ===
Devices such as Adaptive Controller, foot pedals, or specialized mice / keyboards can allow alternative input methods alongside (or instead of) tradtional keyboard / mouse inputs.
Devices such as Adaptive Controllers, foot pedals, or specialized mice / keyboards can allow alternative input methods alongside (or instead of) traditional keyboard / mouse inputs.


=== '''Voice Control Software''' ===
=== '''Voice Control Software''' ===
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=== '''Multiboxing / Input Broadcasting Tools''' ===
=== '''Multiboxing / Input Broadcasting Tools''' ===
Where appropriate and compliant with CCP’s rules, software-assisted window management can help reduce repetitive strain. as mentioned elsewhere, such tools should be cleared with CCP via a Support Ticket to ensure there are no issues (in game F12 >> Get Help >> Submit a Request).
Where appropriate and compliant with CCP’s rules, software-assisted window management can help reduce repetitive strain. As mentioned elsewhere, such tools should be cleared with CCP via a Support Ticket to ensure there are no issues (in game F12 >> Get Help >> Submit a Request).


=== '''Assitive software''' ===
=== '''Assistive software''' ===
Eye-tracking and head-movement technology such as [https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/how-we-can-help/eyemine EyeMine 2] can allow disabled gsamers to control game inputs via a range of atypical methods.
Eye-tracking and head-movement technology such as [https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/how-we-can-help/eyemine EyeMine 2] can allow disabled gamers to control game inputs via a range of atypical methods.


Players often combine in-game options with these adaptations to create a playstyle that works best for them. There's lots of useful advice and guidance online, especially on sites such as: [https://ablegamers.org/adaptive-gaming-equipment/ Able Gamers]  
Players often combine in-game options with these adaptations to create a playstyle that works best for them. There's lots of useful advice and guidance online, especially on sites such as: [https://ablegamers.org/adaptive-gaming-equipment/ Able Gamers]  
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=== '''Classes (and recordings)''' ===
=== '''Classes (and recordings)''' ===
Many Uni classes are recorded and uploaded to allow students to learn asynchronously if they cannot attend live sessions. Written class notes are often provided for those who prefer text-based learning and students can aski for sldie packs prior to or after classes to review them at their own pace and we will do our best to provide these.
Many Uni classes are recorded and uploaded to allow students to learn asynchronously if they cannot attend live sessions. Written class notes are often provided for those who prefer text-based learning and students can ask for slide packs prior to (or after) classes to review them at their own pace and we will do our best to provide these.


=== '''Youtube classes and guides''' ===
=== '''Youtube classes and guides''' ===
Our intent os to have full subtitles on our youtube videos. We appreicate that sometimes the autogenerated text is innacurate, and we're slowly working through these manaully hwere we can to update them.
Our intent is to have full subtitles on our Youtube videos. We appreicate that sometimes the auto-generated text is innacurate, and we're slowly working through these manaully where we can, to update them.


=== '''Game Wiki''' ===
=== '''Game Wiki''' ===
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=== '''Fleets''' ===
=== '''Fleets''' ===
Uni fleets often use clear verbal communication and the in-game broadcast fleet settings. wE can't always promise ot have a full set of commands posted into chat, but if you need this we will do our best to provide it.  Fleet Commanders are also encouraged to speak clearly and calmly, to repeat key fleet instructions, and to avoid jargon-heavy language. If in doubt, please aks for clarifications.
Uni fleets often use clear verbal communication and the in-game broadcast fleet settings. We can't always promise to have a full set of commands posted into chat, but if you need this we will do our best to provide it.  Fleet Commanders are also encouraged to speak clearly and calmly, to repeat key fleet instructions, and to avoid jargon-heavy language. If in doubt, please ask for clarifications.


=== '''Learning''' ===
=== '''Learning''' ===
We appreciate that some players need extra time to prepare, reflect on information, process their thoughts, and ask questions. We'll always try to provide this extra time in our content.
We appreciate that some players need extra time to prepare, reflect on information, process their thoughts, and ask questions. We'll always try to provide this extra time in our educational content.


=== '''Community Support''' ===
=== '''Community Support''' ===