Assistive Technology to Support Reading Difficulties - Online Workshop

For Primary and Post Primary Teachers and SNAs.

Course delivered by Deirdre Madden, Assistive Technology Outreach Coordinator - 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.

•     About free reading features on the iPad.

•     Apps on the iPad to help with reading and capturing text.

•     About a free reading program for the PC.

•     To use the reader in Read & Write literacy support software.

•     To adjust the screen to make text more readable with free program and with Read & Write.

•     To make a sound file (MP3 ) of text (e.g. physics definitions, poetry).

•     To use the Read & Write dictionary and picture dictionary.

•     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.

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