Disabled Student Allowance

Welcome to the Barry Bennett DSA division. Barry Bennett has been in existence for forty years, and our staff have unrivalled experience in assisting DSA Assessors and students with special needs.

Internally, we have dedicated teams for Quotations, Sales Order Processing, and Scheduling Services. The Quotes Team are dedicated to providing information and quotations to DSA Assessors and maintaining our online quotation system with the latest in assistive technology by working very closely with our Purchasing Team and suppliers alike. The Sales Orders Team liaise with students and funding bodies to ensure that all orders are efficiently processed, fully updated, and advise students on upgrades. The Scheduling Team are then responsible for all customer contact in relation to the organisation of their deliveries and training, and organising our field staff.

All field staff are permanently employed by Barry Bennett. They are fully trained in their role, CRB checked, disability awareness trained, and undergo regular monitoring and appraisals to ensure our end-users receive the best possible service. Combined with a Technical Support team that deal with all warranty and insurance claims, our customers can rest assured that they are dealing with a company with all the facilities and capabilities to support them for the duration of their course.

Our product range and scope of capabilities are second to none in the assistive technology market. From IT hardware and software to ergonomic products, such as specialist desks, chairs and posture aids – we are able to source, supply and support all your needs.

We constantly evaluate the PC and notebook offerings from all the leading manufacturers, enabling us to recommend the right system for your requirements. Whether you require a system to run MS Office and literacy aids, voice recognition, VI software, or high-end CAD and audio packages, we have the right solution for you.

Also supplied are the full range of Apple computers from the stunning Apple iMac with its space-saving design, to the new range of Apple portables, the Apple MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. These can also be dual-booted with Windows, allowing users to benefit from software designed for both operating systems.

We also specialise in a wide range of IT resources and equipment designed for users with a disability;

• Office Packages for both Windows and Mac OS, with Microsoft Office for both platforms and Apple Works for Mac OS.
• Language assistance packages like the award winning Texthelp and Claro ranges
• Voice dictation software to enable the user to input text and control the computer with just the use of their voice
• Educational Software, Typing Tutors, Course Work Aids and Microsoft Tutorials
• Digital Dictaphones and Transcribers, with supporting software
• Franklin Hand Held Spell Checkers
• The best in creative and design packages from Adobe, Macromedia and Quark
• Ergonomic Aids and Accessories, to help relieve stress and prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
• Keyboards, Mice, Track Balls and Trackpads
• Personal Organisers, from simple Address Books to the latest Netbooks and Slates
• A fully comprehensive range of chairs and desks designed to be ergonomically sound

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