Welcome to the JISC TechDis Service
The JISC TechDis Service aims to be the leading educational advisory service, working across the UK, in the fields of accessibility and inclusion.
Our mission is to support the education sector in achieving greater accessibility and inclusion by stimulating innovation and providing expert advice and guidance on disability and technology.
Latest Updates
Inclusion Rewired
Accessibility
experts from the world of social media attended the "Rewiring Inclusion"
conference on 8/9 February 2010, adding their voice to those in education who want to make technology more inclusive.
Speakers from Google and Yahoo! Europe addressed
the conference, which was jointly organised by JISC TechDis and the Association for Learning Technology (ALT).
Over 130 delegates attended the conference, which was the first of its kind in the UK and also included a range of workshop presentations and demonstrations from leading experts on assistive technology.
Conference papers and presentations will be made available to download shortly.
Free JISC TechDis web accessibility tool launched
JISC TechDis has launched a new internet browser tool that will make information on the web more accessible. This free application can be installed on a website or downloaded onto an individual PC, with versions for Windows, Mac and Linux, providing significant benefits for everyone using the internet, especially those involved in education or with a disability.
Working with associates at the University of Southamptons School of Electronics and Computer Science, JISC TechDis has created a toolbar that is not only compatible with all the latest available web browsers, but is also available to users as a Lite version that can be accessed with one simple mouse click. The free application, released as a beta version, provides a range of editing and speech tools to enable students and staff within UK universities and colleges to better access information and interact with web pages on the internet.
Visit the
JISC TechDis Toolbar page for more information and installation guidance.
Business and Community Engagement
Employer engagement and knowledge transfer are high on the government’s agenda for economic prosperity and are major strategic drivers for institutional change.
JISC TechDis provides access to high quality resources, advice and guidance to help managers make strategic decisions with regard to the innovative use of technology, always with inclusion in mind. The Service works extensively with partners such as ALP, LSIS, Becta, and works closely with the JISC Regional Support Centres to enable better support for organisations delivering training and work related learning across the UK. You can find a wealth of resources and information about various projects taking place within BCE from the
JISC TechDis - Business and Community Engagement section now available on this site.
Further Updates
JISC TechDis is working together with seven renowned JISC services to provide a unique tailored service for those working within the education sector. Find out more about JISC Advance.
The JISC TechDis blog is available online - visit often for frequent, informal updates of new technology, events and other developments in the world of JISC TechDis and our intermediaries.
Information for Library staff
Library staff and CILIP members who have read the JISC Supplement on Libraries of the Future in the Library & Information Update might be interested in the following areas of the JISC TechDis website:
Accessibility issues for Library and Learning Resources personnel
The Accessibility Essentials Series
Guide to obtaining publications in alternative formats
