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Welcome to the Inclusive Technology Special Needs Articles and Information pages.
Here we try to offer practical advice to those who have any interest in special needs and information technology. In addition, we provide details of support organisations who may offer more general assistance regarding special needs.
Please use the links below to view our main article and information categories.
Alternative Keyboards and Mice
Alternatives to the Standard Keyboard
Connecting keyboard and mouse devices
Hints and Tips on Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Learning to type
Keyboard Modifications
Keyboards with Lowercase Letters
On-screen Keyboards
Overlay Keyboards
Mouse Alternatives / Modifications
Mouse Problems - Some Solutions
Use of Overlay Keyboards
Switches
Which Switch?
About Switch Building
Activities Using Switch Operated Devices
Choosing a Switch Movement
Choosing Battery Devices
Developing Switch Skills
PowerLink 3 and Toy Control Box - overview and comparison
Switch Software Options
Switch tapping and banging
Switches
Switches - connecting switches to your computer
Using Computer Software to Develop Switch Skills
Using Switches for Control
Communication Aids
About Scanning with Communication Aids
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Choosing the right Voice Output Communication Aid
Communication aids - the next step in easy-to-use communication aids
Early Communication Activities Using Speech Output Devices
Electronic Communication Aids
Hints and Tips for using single message devices
Now what can we say?
Speech and Language Difficulties
More Technology
Helping Someone to Write
Input Devices
IntelliTools Information
Screen and Display Settings
Seating and Positioning
Special Access Utilities
Speech Input
Speech Output Systems
Touch Monitors
Which connector do I need?
Word Prediction
Word Processors for Special Needs
Physical Disabilities
Accessing IT - Physical Disabilities
Adapting a Keyboard for People with Physical Disabilities
Adapting the Computer for those with Physical Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Visual Impairment
Access to a PC for Someone with a Visual Impairment
Visual Impairment
Visual Impairment - Supporting Writing
Technology for the Visually Impaired
Other Information
Autism and Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Digital Cameras - Thinking of buying a digital camera?
Down's Syndrome, Computers and the Curriculum
Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Hearing Impairment
RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury
Computers for People with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
Computers for People with Special Needs
Information for SENCOs
IT and EBD
IT and Hearing Impairment
IT and Learning Difficulties
IT and Physical Disabilities
IT and Specific Learning Difficulties and/or Dyslexia
Learning Difficulties
Learning Difficulties - What's in a name?
Learning Difficulties - Software Support
Learning Disabilities - Supporting Writing
Learning Difficulties - Speech Input
Medical Conditions
Moderate Learning Difficulties
PMLD and Computers
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
Severe Learning Difficulties
Software for dyslexia
Software Support for People with Learning Difficulties
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Speech Input for Users with Learning Difficulties
Supporting Writing for People with Learning Difficulties
Using Technology with Multiply Disabled and Visually Impaired (MDVI) Learners
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