Assistive Technology to Support Writing Difficulties - Online Workshop

For Primary and Post Primary Teachers and SNAs. 

Course delivered by Deirdre Madden - Assistive Technology Outreach Coordinator for UCC Disability Support Service.

What will I learn?

• What assistive technology (AT) is.
• Advice on using your computer well to make best use of your Assistive Technology.
• Touchtyping advice and resources
• File management advice
• About free reading features on the iPad and on Windows to assistive with proofreading.
• To use the writing support in Read & Write literacy support software.
• About Xmind mind mapping software: 
  • To plan and structure written work
  • To make study notes and revise
• Demonstration of Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software.
• Demonstration of free speech recognition options.
• How to get access to electronic learning materials and texts.
• How to claim VAT back on AT and associated IT.
• About DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) and HEAR (Higher Education Access Route)

A link to access the course will be emailed to you prior to the course.

Cancellation Policy:

Please Note – The fee for this Course is non-refundable. By booking a place you agree to these terms.