TechAbility support for Karten Centres
TechAbility are ensuring that Karten Centres are supported with their assistive technology, despite the restrictions on face to face interactions. Instead of a single, face to face visit, Neil and Fil are holding multiple, shorter online meetings.
If observation of practice or areas is required this can still happen remotely. There may indeed be advantages for some centres to these new arrangements for example ensuring people who may be part-time or shielding are part of the process.
Centres can be prioritised for visits if this is necessary and the risks to the people you support have diminished.
If you haven’t had a consultation and report yet please get in touch – techability@natspec.org.uk
TechAbility is available all year round to answer your AT questions, ideas and developments.
TechAbility conference
The TechAbility Conference goes virtual in 2020 with ‘Access to a Digital Future’. This one day event will bring together practitioners, experts and suppliers from across the assistive technology field. It will focus on what has been learnt throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, how organisations have adapted, the benefits to students, and how we ensure those are universal and continue going forward.
There will be two types of sessions happening throughout the day. The first, a series of 20 minute presentations, are practice based and provide practical solutions to issues you might be facing. The second, a series of 5 minute AT-shorts, highlight new AT projects, suppliers, and quick fire hints. There will also be opportunities for discussion and questions throughout the day.
Discounted rates are on offer for all Natspec Colleges & Karten Members
Confirmed workshops include:
- Accessibility insights from remote assessment – Craig Brown, Hereward College
- Apps for independence – lessons from delivering AT training in India – Neil Beck, TechAbility
- Sensory rooms – getting it right – Carol Allen and Richard Hirstwood, Hirstwood Training
- Become a qualified Educational Assistive Technologist – Rohan Slaughter
- Widening access? The future of assistive technology policy in the UK – Clive Gilbert, Policy Connect
- Using Amazon Echo devices with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism – Carrie Sant, Fitzroy
Booking link: https://natspec.org.uk/events/techability-conference-2020/
TechAbility webinars
Tuesday 17th November 2020 13.00
Assistive Technology Training: What is available?
In this webinar we will take a look at what training is available for those looking to take their knowledge around Assistive Technology to the next level – whether this is a short course or a Masters.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5624412129115917
Tuesday 8th December 2020 – 13.00
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 19th January 2021 13.00
Digital Mental Health
We are joined by Jisc’s subject specialist for accessibility, Kellie Mote MSc MBPsS, 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
Tuesday 23rd February 2021 13.00
Claro Writing Helper
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 16th March 2021 13.00
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.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6088068860916252429
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