Topic: assistive technology

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Inclusive Education: beneficial for all

Discover how the tools and practices we use in our classrooms to support students with specific learning needs can have wider benefits for all students.
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Unlocking neurodiversity in the workplace

Work’s where many of us spend a big chunk of our lives. It can be a productive, stimulating place where great things happen. But it’s not without its stresses, strains and challenges that employees face daily.
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Celebrating different minds

This week ( March 21st - 27th) marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an event that celebrates neurodivergent strengths at all stages in life, from school to the workplace.
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Texthelp’s classroom accessibility toolkit

Discover how Texthelp's digital tools make classrooms more accessible and inclusive for every learner.

How to approach disability inclusion with triple A technique

EY and Texthelp explore how to approach disability inclusion and create lasting impact.
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5 Assistive Technology tools for EVERY educator

Get 5 real world examples from Partner Technologist for Google & Inclusion at Aspire 2Be, Ryan Evans of how technology tools have transformd teaching and learning across UK schools.
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From Education to Workplace: Inclusive Technology for All Stages of Life

Technology has changed how we learn and work. In both education and the workplace, inclusive technology is helping people to realize their true potential.

Retooling from the Classroom to the Workplace

The need to prioritize digital accessibility is more important than ever. Before the pandemic, digital accessibility was not a key focus for many businesses or school districts. However, with much of the population now working and learning remotely, digital accessibility is a must-have. Individuals with disabilities must be supported at work and in the classroom.
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How to Create a UDL Game plan

Our annual Back to School Conference is coming up fast, so we thought we would run you through what you can expect from our free PD event.
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Normal ways of working

When Peter joined SJ's class to resit his Maths GCSE at age 74, she couldn’t have anticipated how much she’d learn.
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8 Equitable Steps Towards Success in Education

That's a wrap on this year's pre-summer Teacher PD event! Here's a round-up of what we learned.
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How to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance

Disabled students can get support at university through the Disabled Students' Allowance or DSA. Here's how it works.
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Teacher Wellbeing in the Post-Pandemic Era

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we sat down with 5 teachers to gather their thoughts on the changing landscape of teaching.
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From Education to Workplace: Assistive Technology for all stages of life

Find the right assistive technology tools for concentration, expression and alternative formats

Groundbreaking tool helps Highland pupils overcome dyslexia

Discover how Highland schools are using literacy software Read&Write to help all their students achieve.
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Learning from the 72,000+ devices already in Scottish Schools

As the SNP pledge to provide a computer device for every school child, what can Local Authorities and Schools learn from the 72,000+ devices already distributed across Scotland.
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Web accessibility software is helping businesses to tap into the £17.1bn click away pound

70% of users with digital access needs will leave an inaccessible website, taking their spending power to an accessible alternative. The cost of this equates to an estimated £17.1 billion: also known as the click-away pound. Read on to learn how you can tap into this market.
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What to expect at the Festival of Inclusive Education

On 20 October, join us for our first ever virtual conference, the Festival of Inclusive Education. Hear from Texthelp's Patrick McGrath on why we're celebrating inclusive education and what his must see sessions are.
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I am thankful for: Read&Write

Read & Write, aTexthelp product, is an assistive technology that has transformed the learning environment for not only students with dyslexia but English language learners and students with a myriad of literacy challenges.
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