This session will dive into readily available assistive technology found on nearly every device. We will look at how these technologies can be deployed in every class, examining how tools can overlap to remove barriers to learning.

We will reflect on modern, pedagogy-first approaches that put students at the heart of learning and decision-making. We will give examples of how you can deploy simple tools such as voice typing, screen readers, AI tools, magnifiers, and much more.

Target audience: SENCO’s / Leaders, Practitioners / Support staff, Parents & Carers, Local Authority Staff

Target Key Stage: KS 1 - 5

Settings Targeted: School, Alternative provision, FE / Higher education
SEND Focus: Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, SPLD
Audience Stage: Level 1-3
Learning outcomes: 

• Identify key accessibility features
• Consider the best way to deploy these tools
• Consider how to develop standard ways of working