This website is to support practitioners in Dumfries and Galloway schools and establishments to use assistive technologies with learners with additional needs. It can also be used by parents/carers and learners to explore technologies to use at home.

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Latest News

  • National Deaf Children’s Society – free e-learning courses
    A range of free e-learning courses, from short bitesize modules to full CPD accredited courses are available, including: Visit the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Training and e-learning pages for more information and to register.
  • An introduction to dyslexia and inclusive practice
    This free module, delivered by the Open University is designed to provide an introduction for practitioners with an interest in developing positive approaches to supporting dyslexia in their inclusive practice. Visit the site for more information and to enrol.
  • Immersive Reader in Edge Browser
    Reader Mode in Immersive Reader will simplify any web page you’re on by hiding distracting pop-ups and buttons, leaving you with just the important parts: textual and visual content. Once you enter Reader Mode, start using tools like Read Aloud, Text preferences, Grammar tools and Reading preferences. Watch a short video demonstration
  • AAC learning modules
    Commissioned by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) as part of the Scottish Right to Speak initiative, CALL Scotland has produced a series of 2 online learning modules on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, aimed at services, teams or individuals to review their current knowledge and develop best practice.

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