Come and "Ask the Experts" and speak to our Sponsors ! Book a half hour session and spend a further 30 minutes exploring The Inclusion Zone. We have designated a large area dedicated to 8 of the leading assistive technology and ergonomic resources suppliers in Scotland who are supporting our event. In addition you'll have an opportunity to enter our fabulous Info-Quest competition where you can win a Flip digital video recorder ! TechDis will also be running a surgery throughout the "Ask the Experts" session.
This software places the functionality of a reading machine into a multifunction mobile phone.
The knfbReader Mobile and kReader Mobile software packages run on a multifunction mobile phone that allow the user to read mail, receipts, handouts and many other documents wherever the user happens to be. This is a truly pocket-sized solution to reading on the go, the knfbReader Mobile software has a feature set designed for blind or low vision users. The kReader Mobile is designed for people who have difficulty reading due to learning or language problems.
FarView - See up close and from afar
Designed for the benefit of active visually impaired people, the FarView is an intelligent video magnifier offering close-up and distance viewing capabilities, in a stylish and ultra-compact design. Point, click and save
The FarView eliminates the need to accurately track the camera across lines of text whilst reading. Simply point the camera towards any relevant information and capture and store images, which can be enlarged to read with ease.
Our "Ask the Expert" will deal with these two new exciting developments, for individuals wanting to keep up with modern living. Concept Northern are very much aware of the benefit of keeping people no matter what their disability, living as independent a life as they can. Out workshop will therefore focus on how, with technology, that can be achieved.
Crick Software produces award-winning literacy software for children of all abilities. The company's best-known product is the award-winning multimedia and writing support tool, Clicker. Resources 'Powered by Clicker' help educators support children's learning and include popular titles Clicker Phonics, New to English and Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker.
WriteOnline is the innovative online word processor enhanced with additional support features that can be personalised to address individual student needs - helping to motivate learners and raise achievement.
WriteOnline can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection providing the student with a consistent level of writing support wherever they are.
Also Phil Hackett will be presenting:- WriteOnline 'Writing success anytime, anywhere' - Encourage learners to use a wider vocabulary and write documents that will present information, ideas and opinions in a logical sequence. Ideal for supporting and extending students' written work, WriteOnline provides all learners with access to personalised writing support in all subject areas.
HumanWare design and manufacture electronic equipment for students with Visual Impairments and Additional Support Needs. Their products include a range of electronic magnifiers, GPS systems, Braille technology and scanners.
During the workshop, HumanWare will be demonstrating the Zoom-Ex portable scanner. This is a lightweight, foldable laptop camera which captures a page of text and reads it aloud – within 1-2 seconds. The text is also formatted to fit the laptop screen, where each word is highlighted as it is spoken.The user is able to adjust the rate of the synthesised reading voice along with the size and colour of the on-screen text.
One of the real advantages of the Zoom-Ex is the speed at which it captures the pages of a book. Due to the patented motion detector, it is possible to scan at a rate of 20 pages per minute – you simply need to turn the pages and the Zoom-Ex captures automatically. These pages can then be saved as either pictures or text files; the latter being suitable for transfer onto a portable player such as the VictorReader Stream MP3 / Daisy player so that the file can be listened to on the move.
Learn about the solutions available on the Mac that aid the development of dyslexic students:
Learn how Mac has established itself as a viable platform in education and how bootcamp and Parallels can improve efficiency, and see how the built-in features of Mac OS can help with visual impairment.
Over the past ten years our parent company, Inclusive Technology, has established itself as the number one source of ICT resources for learners with additional support needs. ITtools builds on the wide ranging experience to meet the technology needs of high schools, post - 16 education and adult and community learning.
We are now the UK publisher for Don Johnston Inc., whose software to support students with additional support needs, such as Co:Writer, has been used extensively in education throughout Scotland for more than 15 years. Don Johnston software is available to educational establishments in Scotland at discounts of up to 75% through Learning and Teaching Scotland. At our presentation, we will be showing SOLO, an integrated suite of educational programs for students struggling with reading and writing, which includes Read:Outloud, Draft:Builder, Write:Outloud and Co:Writer and includes text to speech, word prediction, mind mapping and study skills.
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Accessibility makes it easier for anyone to see, hear, and use a computer, and to customize their computing environment according to their own preferences, needs, and abilities. For many people, accessibility is what makes computer use possible. Microsoft strives to create technology that is accessible to everyone and that mission continues with the forthcoming release of Microsoft's latest Operating System, Windows 7.
Windows 7 has been extremely well received in Beta and Preview by industry experts and journalists alike with accessibility features including new Magnifier, improved speech recognition and new "Touch" interface have played a big part in that positive reception. In this session, delivered in conjunction with our accessibility partner AbilityNet, we will take a sneak preview and demonstrate some of the new accessibility features coming in Windows7, as well as looking at some of the existing accessibility features already available in Windows Vista.
TextHELP Systems Ltd is the worldwide leader of literacy software solutions. Our literacy support software is designed to assist those with literacy difficulties, dyslexia or where English is a Second Language. Texthelp Systems Ltd is the worldwide leader of literacy software solutions provided through three core business divisions: Education, Speech Services, and Publishing. The premier Education solution is Read&Write GOLD, which is designed to assist students with their reading and writing.
Other solutions include Browsealoud, which enhances the accessibility of websites, and Read&Write GOLD ENTERPRISE which helps Public Bodies comply with the Disability Equality Duty and improves literacy skills within the workforce. Lexiflow is Texthelp's latest product. It allows publishers to create feature-rich, multi-media flash presentations for electronic books and e-Assessments.
Good ergonomic practice is vital in avoiding discomfort and to reduce the risk of back/neck pain and repetitive strain injuries (RSI). This means that equipment, furniture and technologies in the workplace and learning environment should be provided to meet individual needs and, where necessary to be adapted if required.
The DDA and Disability Equality Duty also places additional responsibility on institutions to make reasonable adjustments to support the functional needs of staff/students with disabilities, musculoskeletal difficulties and other support needs. Posturite provides ergonomic solutions to help institutions reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and comply with Health and Safety obligations.
Visit the Posturite stand to seek advice creating healthy working environments by reducing the risk of work acquired repetitive strain or acquired ergonomic problems.