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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.

Updated Dyslexia app wheel now live!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 7th May, 2023

The CALL Scotland app wheel to support learners with dyslexia has been updated and now is ready for you to download from our website.

CALL offers two 5 week courses for Autumn 2023!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 13th April, 2023

CALL have two 5 week self study courses starting in Autumn 2023. The 5 week Technology to support dyslexia course is in its third year and the new one on offer will a 5 week course on Technology to support reading and writing for learners with complex needs.

Turn your iPad into an easy-to-use document scanner

Posted by Craig Mill on the 13th April, 2023

This illustrated guide explains how to use an iPad and the Notes app as an easy-to-use document scanner

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