Free Applications to Support Learners with Additional Needs

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Free Applications to Support Learners with Additional Needs Matt Harrison Portland College

What are AccessApps? Suite of free assistive software Catering for a range of abilities and disabilities All freeware or Open Source No license issues Can be saved onto a 2GB USB stick No installation on machines required Pick and mix also available (from website) Meeting individual learners’ needs

Session Overview Demonstration of, and practise using, applications for: visual impairment dyslexia motor skills difficulties

Visual Impairment Sonar Virtual Magnifying Glass

Dyslexia Vu-Bar D-Speech

Motor Skills Difficulties Mouse Tool Click-N-Type

How Do I Get AccessApps On your USB sticks Download from: www,eduapps.org

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