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Assistive Technology Training: What is available? Fil Mc. Intyre & Neil Beck Assistive Technologists Natspec Tech. Ability With Rohan Slaughter Senior Lecturer Assistive Technology at University of Dundee Twitter @Tech_Ability 1

Types of training available • Academic • Technology-specific • Practical • Bespoke Twitter @Tech_Ability 1

Academic study: short courses Inclusive digital technology course offered in partnership between the university of Edinburgh and Call Centre. AAC modules Delivered in partnership between AAC Scotland Call Centre. Evidence-Based Assessment in Complex Communication Needs MMU, Manchester Metropolitan University.

Academic study: MSc Disability, Design and Innovation MSc University College London Department of Computer Science MSc Augmentative & Alternative Communication University of Dundee Science & Engineering MSc by Research (Ambient Assisted Living) Middlesex University School of Science and Technology MSc Design for Healthcare & Assistive Technologies University of Dundee Science & Engineering

Academic study: MSc Digital Health Bournemouth University Faculty of Science & Technology MSc Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Bournemouth University Faculty of Science & Technology Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies MSc University College London Division of Surgery and Interventional Science Special Needs and Inclusion MA Canterbury Christ Church University, Faculty of Education

MSc in Educational Assistive Technology Rohan Slaughter 3/11/20

Technology-specific Barry Bennett Microlink Cricksoft (Clicker) Sight and sound technology Diversity and Ability Sonocent Dolphin Computer Access Text. Help Iansyst Claro Learning Support Centre Nuance (Dragon)

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Ability. Net offer a range of training, primarily on digital accessibility in higher and further education • Free to access resources inclusive of • Factsheets • Webinars • My computer my way (help with making a device easier to use, describing the baked in • • • accessibility options that may be found in a range of equipment). Digital accessibility resources Workplace adjustments Other useful links – mainly to other third sector organisations.

Ace Centre provide entry level training and academic qualifications that related to AAC (alternative augmentative communication) that a delivered in partnership with MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University). Link: bit. ly/3 nu. US 6 a

Call Centre The Call Centre at the University of Edinburgh provides a range of training courses that are delivered both online and in person. • Training courses • On-site training • Webinars • Inclusive digital technology • Seminars and events • Online workshops

AAC and high-tech AT Abilia / Gewa / Toby Churchill Assistive. Ware Inclusive Technology Liberator Smart. Box. AT Techcess Therapy. Box Tobii-Dynavox

Environmental Control Systems • Abilia / Gewa • DH 2 solutions • Possum • Steeper

Open University Assistive technologies and online learning – a very basic introduction to assistive technology, whilst quite dated note that the references section may be useful. This Open. Learn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course H 810: Accessible online learning: supporting disabled students.

Jisc member Colleges, inclusive of specialist colleges and mainstream general further education colleges can access the subject specialist team for support in various areas: • Support on accessibility and assistive technology with Kellie Mote • Accessibility landing page • Accessibility regulations - what you need to know • List of accessibility and assistive technology related guides • Accessibility drop-in clinic webinars

Jisc • Wider support with strategic use of technology, infrastructure and assistive technology • Integrated digital technology strategy: Mark Ayton and Allen Crawford-Thomas • Support for teaching, learning, assessment and the ‘digital student experience’: Chris Thompson and the digital practice team

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Tech. Ability • Wide range of subjects “All of the topics were delivered extremely well, and were delivered in a flexible way which made the training content really meaningful” • Bespoke (e. g. dictation) • Consultancy visits • Tech. Ability Standards: Audit “I found the session extremely informative: all the topics covered were new to me” Link: www. techability. org. uk/support/training

Tech. Ability: Upcoming webinars Tuesday 8 th December 2020: Captioning Adding text to your video calls or recordings can improve accessibility for a wide range of disabilities, is good practice and can help when sound issues occur. We will cover some of the main platforms with both paid and free tools. https: //attendee. gotowebinar. com/register/2526010727224251661 Tuesday 19 th January 2021: Digital Mental Health We are joined by graduate member of the British Psychological Society (MBPs. S) Kellie Mote to discuss her research and practice. Expect useful insights from an experienced Assistive Technologist about her investigations into the role of technology acceptance as an influence on young people's willingness to use digital mental health interventions. https: //attendee. gotowebinar. com/register/3049046209534055693

Tech. Ability: Upcoming webinars Tuesday 23 rd February 2021: Claro Writing Helper helps you organise your essays. It guides you through a linear, structured approach starting with an essay question and a deadline, and ending with your essay in Word format! This exciting new product helps learners with disabilities to understand essay questions, set tasks, manage citations, create bibliographies and much more. https: //attendee. gotowebinar. com/register/4117269034918444813 Tuesday 16 th March 2021: Accessing Technology and languages Are you working with learners who have English as a second language? We will review tools that can help to cross language barriers. This will include options on computers, tablets, mobile phones and AAC devices. Link TBC. Follow us on twitter

Accessible Tech Thursdays • National Star collaboration • Weekly webinar programme • Df. E demonstrator project • Designed for mainstream education Source: bit. ly/ATThurs

Contact: Call: 0115 854 1322 Email: Tech. Ability@natspec. org. uk Twitter: @Tech_Ability 1 Web: https: //www. techability. org. uk/ Webinars: bit. ly/Watch. Tech. Ability. Webinars