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A resume of this term's blogs for our existing and new subscribers

Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th June, 2023

Here we bring you the best of CALL blog posts over the past term with an eclectic mix of thought-provoking articles on ASN and inclusive digital technology.

Inclusive Technology Professional Learning Modules to Support ASN

Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th June, 2023

CALL has developed a series of technology learning modules to support learners with additional support needs. The learning modules cover technology to support dyslexia, visual impairment, using the iPad and how to create accessible documents.

One week to go till our ASL and Tech conference!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 6th June, 2023

One week to go until we go live with our 2023 online ASL and Technology conference! We are thrilled to see the numbers of people attending rising every day and know that the online format fits better with everyone's busy lives and work commitments.

Getting it right for every Chromebook (GIRFEC)

Posted by Craig Mill on the 30th May, 2023

This article explores the Chromebook's built-in Accessibility tools that are often overlooked but can make a big difference to learners with literacy difficulties

Using the iPad to Support Dyslexia - a new updated poster

Posted by Craig Mill on the 25th May, 2023

Using the iPad to Support Dyslexia poster highlights a range of freely available built-in tools to support reading and writing.

I'm dyslexic and people keep saying I should use technology - where do I start?

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 19th May, 2023

There are so many tools and apps available for supporting learners with dyslexia that it can be difficult to know where to begin. This blog introduces a new Technology Checklist which we hope will make it easier to find the right tools and strategies.

Every teacher is an additional support for learning teacher

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 15th May, 2023

With over a third of learners in Scotland identified as having an additional support need, it's clear that every teacher and educator is an additional support for learning practitioner.

Top tips for making the most of voice typing

Posted by Craig Mill on the 11th May, 2023

Helpful advice on using voice typing to support learners with literacy difficulties.

DPIA Document Available - Important Step Forward for AAC Providers in Scotland!

Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 10th May, 2023

At CALL Scotland we are aware that many services in Scotland providing AAC are being asked to provide a Data Protection Impact Assessment(DPIA) for data protection regulation. The good news is that Scottish Government have recently made a shared document available for those working in health to use.

Working with Authors on Shared Reading resources and Accessible books

Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 10th May, 2023

We were so pleased to be asked to deliver a workshop at Scottish Book Trust's recent Sharing Sensory Stories Author Lab. The 10 authors involved got their hands on our Bookbug Shared Reading symbol resources and accessible digital books and got the chance to experience communicating using AAC.

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