Assistive Technologists

The experience that Assistive Technologists build up in dealing with the use of technology in education is invaluable, but because all students and users are different and use the equipment or software in subtlely different ways there is always more to learn. In order to try and share this fund of knowledge, we have established an ATinHE network of assistive technology professionals, supported by a JISCmail list. This will, we hope, encourage the collection of valuable expertise and experience of using assistive technologies in higher education for the benefit of the rest of the community.

 

ATinHE networking event: Getting Assistive Technology Out of its Box, September 17th 2009

This event featured a range of sessions for sharing best practice with assistive technology, with the largest part of the day set aside for discussions and networking to build a community of assistive technology professionals working in UK higher education.

Getting Assistive Technology Out of its Box Presentations

New Resource Released

Assistive Technology and Assistive and Augmentative Communication in the UK
JISC TechDis, in collaboration with E.A. Draffan, have produced a report on the provision and support of Assistive Technology in the UK. The report covers the assessment, funding and support of AT across an individual's lifetime from birth, throughout education and into adult life and includes links to relevant research, funding bodies and other and useful contacts.

 

Key Links

AbilityNet YouTube site
Various videos relating to all aspects of ICT and Disability

Advice and Recommendations for Assistive Technologists
Further role specific guidance for Assistive Technologists

EmpTech Database
A detailed database of Assistive Technologies that includes product details, links to manufacturers, suppliers and addresses and, when available, training guides.

Get Free Software
Useful free and open source assistive software based on seven tools reflecting the learning process

JISC TechDis Assistive Technology Scheme
This is a summary of the box contents divided by software, hardware and low technology approaches with explanatory comments.

JISC TechDis Assistive Technology Scheme Training Programme
These are the resources used by the JISC TechDis team for the Regional Support Centre training days delivered in 2005. They include PowerPoints, activities, video clips and an overview of the JISC TechDis assistive technology themes.

The ALERT Project
The ALERT project (Accessibility in Learning Environments and Related Technologies) website