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Simpler Access to YouTube

Posted by Allan Wilson on the 19th June, 2020

We were reminded today of the existence of Access:YouTube, which was developed by Access Technology North to provide a simpler interface to YouTube for people with additional support needs. We are not suggesting that people should spend long periods of time staring at YouTube videos, but there are t...

ASL and Technology conference success!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 18th June, 2020

A really big thank you to everyone who signed up for our virtual ASN and Technology Conference this week.  Due to Covid-19, we were unable to host our scheduled conferences in Glasgow and Edinburgh so made the decision to move it online.   We had the amazing total of 570 people sign up at ...

Learning at home - digital textbooks

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 12th June, 2020

Learners who use technology to read and access text need their textbooks in a digital format - so where can we get digital textbooks? Find out in this blog. Many learners with additional support needs have difficulty with ordinary paper textbooks and learning materials. Perhaps your son or daughter ...

Which Symbol-based iPad AAC Apps for Communication Do You Use?

Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 27th May, 2020

Earlier this month I posted a blog about text-based AAC* apps for iPadOS with a link to a short survey. The survey was the first stage in the process of updating our Wheel of Apps for Individuals with Communication Support Needs, through gathering information on app use and features. The responses h...

Learning at home - are your learning resources accessible?

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 25th May, 2020

With so many children and young people learning at home through digital technology, it's vital that digital learning resources are properly accessible for all learners, including those with Additional Support Needs. Here's some hints and tips on how to do it. Why must our digital learning r...

Bookbug Story Resources for Parents

Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 25th May, 2020

Happy 10th Birthday Bookbug! CALL Scotland have loved our Partnership working with Bookbug over the past 10 years, creating accessible versions of the books and symbolised resources. Now, more than ever, it is so important that all children can take part in shared reading and access stories with th...

Using Text-based Communication Apps on iPad

Posted by Gillian McNeill on the 7th May, 2020

Are you using text-based communication apps on iPad and finding it a difficult at times to know what to recommend and to whom? Would you like an independent view on which apps to consider and information on their usability and key features? We’d like to help. Online Workshop – Choos...

ASL and Technology conference moves online!

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 6th May, 2020

Due to Covid-19 our annual Additional Support for Learning and Technology conference which was scheduled to take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow will now be held online on Tuesday 16th June 2020. We are delighted to still be able to offer this opportunity for anyone in education working with pupils w...

COVID-19 Support for all

Posted by Shirley Lawson on the 6th May, 2020

There is no question this is a challenging time for parents who are working at home while supporting children with their education and perhaps looking after family and friends also.  We are here to provide technology advice and support for teachers and for parents of pupils with Additional Supp...

Learning at home - help for parents

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 1st May, 2020

There are so many web sites and online sources offering information and advice for parents that I hesitate to add to them, but in speaking to many folk I find that not everyone is aware of what is out there. Here are a few if you're struggling to find help.   Information and advice is good ...

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