Digital Accessibility Hubs
About the Hubs
The Hubs are located on the Bloomsbury campus and new UCL East campus. They offer a range of facilities and in-person support including:
- access to specialist equipment
- support for students, professional services and academic staff
- training on accessibility software programs, accessible content creation, and ergonomic equipment.
How to gain access
For on-going, long-term access to the hubs:
- Students - contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services and create a SORA (Summary of Reasonable Adjustments)
- Staff - contact your line manager for a referral
You're also welcome to email us to set up a meeting to come visit, while or before doing the above - digitalaccessibility@ucl.ac.uk.
Hubs rules and safety
Digital Accessibility Hub rules
- No food is allowed apart from hot/cold drinks.
- Mobile phones to be on silent and to answer calls outside the hub.
- No unauthorised users allowed, apart from support workers.
- Be considerate to other users i.e. no loud music and keep talking to whisper level.
Your access to the Hub may be taken away if the rules above are not adhered to.
Fire Evacuation Procedures
- In case of a fire emergency, the fire alarm with flashing lights will set off and the automatic door will remain open until evacuation alarm stops.
- If on Bloombury campus, please proceed to meet outside the Print Room Cafe until Fire Marshall informs it is clear to re-enter the building.
- If on UCL East campus, please proceed to meet outside the blue bridge until Fire Marshall informs it is clear to re-enter the building.
Locations and availability
Gower St Hub
(Bloomsbury)
Managed by Matt Pateman -
contact m.pateman@ucl.ac.uk or digitalaccessibility@ucl.ac.uk
Opening hours
- Monday-Sunday, 8am-10pm
Address
Room B10, South Wing,
Lower level of the Wilkins Building,
Gower Street,
London WC1E 6BT
Directions
- Map showing Hub location on Bloomsbury campus
- How to get to the Hub – via Gower Street (YouTube video)
- How to get to the Hub – via Gordon Street (YouTube video)
One Pool St Hub
(UCL East)
Managed by Reena Babu -
contact r.babu@ucl.ac.uk or digitalaccessibility@ucl.ac.uk
Opening hours
- Monday-Sunday, 8am-10pm
Address
Room 110, First Floor
1 Pool Street, Stratford,
London E20 2AF
Directions
Marshgate Hub
(UCL East)
Managed by Reena Babu -
contact r.babu@ucl.ac.uk or digitalaccessibility@ucl.ac.uk
NB: Places are limited to 4 desks / space is shared with the Student Support and Wellbeing team.
Opening hours
- Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Not open Saturdays/Sundays, Bank Holidays or University closure dates
Address
221 Digital Accessibility Hub
UCL Marshgate, 7 Sidings St
London E20 2AE