Free exhibition: ICT and Inclusion 2010
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 17th March, 2010
CALL Scotland has been organising the FREE annual ICT and Inclusion (originally called ICT/SEN Update) roadshow since 2001. It provides people with an opportunity to see and compare the latest software and technology to support students with additional support needs from most of the leading UK co...
eBooks becoming more accessible?
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 16th March, 2010
eBooks have been around for some years now without making much impact but recently there has been a lot more buzz about them. There are a lot of interesting possibilities with eBooks for people with print disabilities but the main one is access to books: if accessible eBooks could be purchased dir...
\'The Language Stealers\' video about AAC in schools
Posted by 14 on the 16th March, 2010
Inventive and thought provoking video on Youtube to make the point about augmentative communication (AAC) in schools (or not...) made by a project by/with/around a young lad in County Durham. Michael Reed. Check it out!
Using Cooliris to Switch Control YouTube
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 11th March, 2010
YouTube is a popular video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. However, due to it's design and abundance of links its very hard to access using just switches. Not to worry though since there is an application called Cooliris which when used in conjunction with Facebook will...
New in CALL (Issue 26) available for download
Posted by Robert Stewart on the 9th March, 2010
Issue 26 of 'New in CALL', the free news, views and events leaflet is now avaiable for download. Inside this issue: Books for All Scotland Database; The Royal Mail Book Awards; Mainstream Devices for Communication; AAC Adult Discovery Day; New DynaVox Xpress; 2010-2011 CPD Cal...
Signing stuff
Posted by 14 on the 9th March, 2010
Thinking about how raise awareness and enthusiasm for signing? Did you know that there are lots of terrific little videos on Youtube of signed songs? Just Search on 'BSL signed song'. Lee, and Duckingquackers are particularly impressive performers, and - my personal favourite - BenGee143 There...
Training on BoardMaker 6/BoardMaker Plus!
Posted by 14 on the 8th March, 2010
Hopefully everyone will now be aware of the cheap deal on BoardMaker software offered through LTS. Please note that there is a training course on BoardMaker 6 and the new BoardMaker Plus! features in CALL on 25th March, and places are still available. Could be just the thing to get you started! ...
making accessible worksheets and workbooks using ms word
Posted by 4 on the 5th March, 2010
Many pupils benefit from accessing worksheets and workbooks on a laptop or desktop computer. Instead of handwriting they can key in their answers or drag and drop words, symbols or images. They can also use spellcheckers, text-to-speech tools such as the free WordTalk and many other access tools....
Guide to Pictures and Symbols for Communication 2010
Posted by 14 on the 2nd March, 2010
A new Information sheet called A Guide to Pictures and Symbols for Communication 2010 is now available for download or can be viewed along with the collection of other Information Sheets in the Resources section of this website. It is a completely revised version of a similarly titled paper that ...
Creating Accessible Information with symbols
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 24th February, 2010
Many people think that 'alternative format' means things like Large Print, Braille, audio, Daisy etc, but it also includes symbolised materials. Widgit software, who publish software for creating and using symbolised resources, are running a FREE day on symbols here in CALL on Wednesday 3rd March....
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