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Contribute to supporting individuals in the use of assistive technology

This film ‘Our visit to Ladybrook Primary School: Assistive technology in the classroom’ looks at staff and pupil’s experience with reader pens. The video was produced by Scanning Pens.

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‘Assistive technology: definition and safe use’ on the Gov UK website
‘Who needs assistive technology?’ from the SEN Magazine website.
‘Help at home – use of assistive technology for older people’ from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
‘Assistive technology in education’ on the Independent Living website
‘Open up a world of possibilities for students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)’ from BT Business Direct
‘A guide to assistive aids and technology’ from Skills for Care

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‘Assistive technology’ from the Learning Foundation website. This technology is not just for special needs students there are solutions to cover all needs and disabilities as well as helping mainstream students to work quicker and more efficiently.
‘Assistive technology’ on the Together for Short Lives website. This factsheet is designed to signpost you to organisations and resources that provide information about making the best use of assistive technology.
The Pacer Centre has a selection of videos on Assistive Technology in Action.
Click to read the different examples of assistive technology in education in this article ‘What are some examples of assistive technology?’ on the AUSPELD website.
This article from the Alzheimer’s Society looks at ‘What is assistive technology?’ and how it can help those with dementia.
The Welsh government has produced this document ‘Assistive technology: Guidance for teaching practitioners to support learners with specific learning difficulties’.

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