http://www.callscotland.org.uk Provide specialist expertise in technology for children who have speech, communication and/or writing difficulties, in schools across Scotland. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:20:11 GMT en-us http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#29 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:20:11 GMTWe're no longer updating our news section. We feel that our blog covers it all and so no need for duplication. For news, updates and more, please visit the blog. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#28 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:47:03 GMTThe information sheet on the use of text-to-speech utilities with web browsers has now been updated to include information on the new Read on Web CleanPage utility for Internet Explorer and the Talklets technology which can be used with most browsers. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#27 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:41:57 GMTUsing a Web Browser with Text-to-Speech Support for People with Reading Difficulties: Information sheet now available. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#26 Thu, 14 May 2009 16:17:44 GMTThe BBC have launched an accessible news service, allowing switch users to chose news items for reading. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#25 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:51:15 GMTSpring 2009 edition now available for download! http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#24 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:02:56 GMTA chance for families of children with additional support needs to try out and learn about the software, hardware and specialised communication technologies that might help support them. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#23 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:49:42 GMTThe new version has the ability to save text to a sound file so you can listen to it on your iPod or mp3 player. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#22 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:53:06 GMTWe were delighted to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the work of Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning (CALL) Scotland. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#21 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:04:28 GMTThe SAPI5 Scottish Voice is now available for purchase from CALL http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#20 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:12:28 GMTOn the 30th May, two articles appeared in TES and one of these can be seen online http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#19 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:54:53 GMTCourse list now available to view http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#18 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:52:53 GMTDo you think communication aids services in Scotland should be improved? http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#17 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:22:12 GMT'Practical Solutions to Support Communication' reviewed in the April/May 2008 edition of Special Children. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#16 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:19:28 GMTThe Spring edition of the 'New in CALL' newsletter is now available. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#15 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:17:41 GMTYou can now download the 2007 Adapted Digital Exam Papers for revision or practice http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#14 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:12:09 GMTwhy not visit Parentzone, the website which aims to develop partnerships between parents and schools. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#13 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:14:22 GMTThis is now available for downloading in PDF format. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#12 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:09:52 GMTPresentation: Reading and writing - how to support those that don't, or won't! http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#11 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:07:15 GMTThe 'SQA Adapted Examination Papers in Digital Format' is now available. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#10 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:05:42 GMTWe have created a new slicker and more accessible mini site with information about the Adapted Digital Exams http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#9 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:04:35 GMTThe SQA have just announced that they will be offering all schools in Scotland the opportunity to have pupils with additional support needs sit exams in an accessible digital format from 2008 http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#8 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:03:11 GMTSally Millar's information sheet outlining the important features of different picture and symbol sets has been updated to include information on the Unlimiter 9 symbol system and additional information on other symbol sets. http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#7 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:01:09 GMTThis new information sheet provides a summary of why you might want to try an Eye-Blink switch http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#6 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:59:03 GMTThe books for All report is now available from the Scottish Executive and CALL web sites http://www.callscotland.org.uk/About-Us/News/index.php#5 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:55:00 GMTSchools should recently have received the latest CALL training leaflet with a range of courses available both at the CALL Centre and ones that can be delivered on their site using their own equipment or using the CALL set of training laptops.