What will I learn?
• What assistive technology (AT) is.
• Advice on using your computer well to make best use of your Assistive Technology.
• Touchtyping advice and resources
• File management advice
• About free reading features on the iPad and on Windows to assistive with proof reading/listening.
• TAbout free speech-to-text options on phones, tablets. Office 365 and Google Docs
• To use Xmind mind mapping software:
To plan and structure written work
To make study notes and revise
• Demonstration of Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software.
• Demonstration of free speech recognition options.
• How to get access to electronic learning materials and texts.
• How to claim VAT back on AT and associated IT.
• About DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) and HEAR (Higher Education Access Route)