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Assistive Technology Expert James Northridge answers your most frequently asked questions about tech for learning.
5 Powerful Apps to Help Kids with Dyslexia and DCD Succeed in School
Out of the box, the iPad has some built-in accessibility features that are just epic! To help children who have difficulties in reading, Text To Speech (TTS) is very useful. As the name suggests, TTS converts text into spoken voice output.
How to apply for an Assistive Technology Grant in Ireland: Step-by-Step Guide
The Department of Education allocates an Assistive Technology Grant (AT Grant) directly to schools for technological equipment that can be used in the classroom to support a student with additional learning needs.
Tips for helping kids transitioning from Primary to Secondary School
Change can be difficult and the transition from primary school to secondary is no exception. These are some things to know and discuss with your child so they can walk into secondary school feeling confident.
Accessing E-Books and Digital Textbooks for students with disabilities
Accessing digital textbooks has long been a source of stress and frustration for parents and teachers. Learn each publisher’s requirements, how to apply, and what technology you need to access the files.
7 Best Apps for Primary School children with Dyslexia
There are many apps out there that are of use to students with dyslexia. Having dyslexia myself I have pulled together a list that I both use myself and apps we advice to students and parents here at UrAbility.