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Did you know that we have a huge archive of Professional Learning available?

Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 20th November, 2024

Do you have an identified area of need for your personal or school professional learning? If so, it might be that we have already delivered training or hosted a relevant webinar that might be just what you are looking for.

Why is digital learning STILL not considered in the latest ASL Action Plan?

Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 19th November, 2024

The ASL Action Plan has just been updated but 'assistive technology' and 'digital learning' are not mentioned at all despite Scottish Government saying that "Digital learning must be at the core of Scottish education". This is not good enough.

Natural Reader: a free and easy-to-use text reader but where has it gone?

Posted by Craig Mill on the 31st October, 2024

Natural Reader has been a favourite text-reader for many years. It's simple to use, has a large 'play' button making it easy to target and press to read text, and it works extremely well with the Scottish voices.

Technology to Support ASN in Education - our popular course starting in Feb 2025

Posted by Craig Mill on the 30th October, 2024

An innovative 10 week course using technology to support learners with Additional Support Needs is starting in February 2024.

Vibes of AAC: Adding Expression and Emotion to AAC Voices

Posted by Ceanna MacGregor on the 28th October, 2024

It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. Until recently, options were limited for adding rich intonation to text-to-speech (TTS) voices. The theme for AAC Awareness Month is 'Vibes of AAC,' it seems fitting to mention some current ways to add expression and emotion to voices in AAC devices.

Accessible Halloween Resources

Posted by Ceanna MacGregor on the 21st October, 2024

With Halloween approaching, you might be looking for some ideas for accessible activities and resources. Check out the links below for Halloween games, stories, jokes and more!

The brilliant Safari Reader in iOS 18 for iPad

Posted by Craig Mill on the 16th October, 2024

Safari Reader in iOS18 has had a makeover with new and improved features.

Clicker resources to support writing about the Bookbug P1 Family Bag books!

Posted by Joanna Courtney on the 30th September, 2024

Alongside the Bookbug symbol resources that have shared with you, we have also created two Clicker sets for each of the books. The Clicker Sets can each be opened with Clicker 8 software for Windows devices and Clicker Writer app for iOS.

Save the date (11th June 2025) for our ASL and Technology Hybrid Conference!

Posted by Kirsteen Steven on the 26th September, 2024

Online or in-person, we will be bringing you the opportunity not just to network with colleagues working with learners with similar needs, but also to meet, talk to suppliers and experience hands on experiences with the latest in assistive technology.

The MAGIC of AI powered tools in iOS18 - get Scribbling!

Posted by Craig Mill on the 26th September, 2024

Here we explore the writing tool in iOS18 that converts handwriting to text. iOS 18 uses AI powered tools which work in a range of apps.

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