Latest round-up of AT resources/webinars

We’re delighted to share with you details of both FREE and PAID webinars and AT resources which we hope will be of interest.  Please share as you feel appropriate. 

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Foundations in AT Course 2021:

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Enable Ireland’s Certified Foundations in Assistive Technology is a 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) course accredited by Technological University Dublin, through the College of Engineering and Built Environment. The course is delivered via 11 webinars on the Microsoft Teams platform and Moodle.

*LIMITED AVAILABILITY*

We’re delighted to announce that we’re now enrolling for the Foundations in AT Course 2021 which commences on 7th September.  For further information/enrolment please see HERE

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We have launched a new free self-directed e-learning module: Assistive Technology in Primary Education. This is aimed at teachers, parents and special needs assistants.  This is the first module in a series, and we will be working over the summer on remaining modules, with a plan to launch them in September.  Access the module HERE

Access and Inclusion Through Technology

A round up of news from the world of assistive technology.  Read, Share, Debate, and Act!  SEE HERE

CALL Scotland

CALL Scotland FREE Webinars:  Please see below for a sample of what’s currently on offer:-

Speech Recognition for Communication Impairments

On-line Resources to Support Literacy

Low Cost Digital Visual Supports

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Technology to Make Learning Easier – Free Online Course/Resource

Technology can have a positive, role in making learning easier and in giving students and educators greater choices in how, where and when they learn. In this free course/resource, aimed at TY students and educators (but applicable to all), we offer training videos, links and advice to make reading, writing and studying easier for students. It explores various free technologies either already on your computer, your phones or technology that is free to download.

START TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE LEARNING EASIER

Ace Centre Learning

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Looking to develop your skills when supporting someone using AAC? Take a look at training courses (both paid and free) which Ace Centre Learning has to offer. For details of courses currently available and enrolment, please see HERE

AbleNet University

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With over 250 hours of educational content available today, AbleNet University is a great way to stay on top of what’s new, and learn new skills.  Certificates of attendance are provided.  Each webinar is free to attend and accessible 24/7.   For further information/details of what’s available, please see HERE

Virtual International Dyslexia Conference – REBEL VOICES (PAID) 9-10 September 2021.  Watch & listen to dyslexia experts share their knowledge on a wide range of themes:-  REGISTER HERE (COST £25 STG)

Tobii Dynavox

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Immerse yourself in their virtual and on-location training events led by specialists on a wide range of topics and learn more about their products and augmentative & alternative communication (AAC).  See HERE for a wide range of free webinars available over the coming weeks.

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