Solutions for Free Accessibility Advancements
Discover TechAbility, a specialized Assistive Technology service supported by The Karten Network, dedicated to enhancing outcomes for individuals with diverse needs in educational settings. Explore the positives and negatives of integrated solutions for free, raising awareness through webinars, events, and resources. Join the movement towards normalized learning experiences and increased accessibility options in mainstream environments.
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Integrated Solutions: AT For Free Fil McIntyre Assistive Technologist TechAbility
Who we are TechAbility is a specialist Assistive Technology service, launched to improve outcomes for people with Additional Support Needs and Disabilities in mainstream and specialist FE and Skills providers. Techability is funded by The Karten Network. Consultation Consultation Webinars Webinars Events Events With 40+ specialist colleges/centres Responsive to need Conferences, APPGAT, Workshops
Who we are https://www.techability.org.uk Resources Webinars Events
Integrated Solutions: AT For Free Accessibility options are becoming mainstream (finally) ? $
Integrated Solutions: AT For Free Getting the Word Out bit.ly/iPadSpeakToMe
Integrated Solutions: AT For Free Getting the Word Out Posters - https://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/content/etf3091 Videos http://bit.ly/MakeTechWorkETF
Integrated Solutions: Positives and Negatives Positives: + Always available + Free + Normalised Learners less likely to stand out Silent strugglers more likely to use (including staff)
Integrated Solutions: Positives and Negatives Negatives: - At the mercy of large corporations: Apple, Microsoft, Google - Options change with version of operating system Method of accessing, Increase in functionality, Decrease in functionality - Options change between software versions: Office 365 vs. Office 2016 - Training not provided. Support is mixed - Options not always on by default: setup required
Integrated Solutions: Positives and Negatives What do you think? +/-
Integrated Solutions: AT For Free Getting the Word Out What s missing? fil.mcintyre@natspec.org.uk
Contact: Call: 0115 854 1322 Email: TechAbility@natspec.org.uk Twitter: @Tech_Ability1 Web: https://www.techability.org.uk/
