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Last thing on Friday afternoon, when we eight-year-olds lifted our chairs on to the desks at primary school, it seemed like an age since the week had begun. The weekend stretched ahead deliciously. At twenty-eight, as a primary school teacher, I had the same feelings – but a week had become a whole term; the weekend a whole holiday. Now, thirty years after that, a whole year flies by in the space of a week.... |
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A paper prepared by Martin Littler, Managing Director of Inclusive Technology Ltd for Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education at the Department for Education and Skills. |
Lifelong Learning Minister, Bill Rammell MP |
Chunky Choice – New Large Key Keyboards Now there are two well featured large key keyboards. These are the Big Keys LX and the Jumbo XL. Both are rugged with inch-square keys and both offer versions suitable for older people and those with failing eyesight as well bright colourful versions for a youngster’s first keyboard.... |
Government Agency Junks SEN Expertise “If it is better to have your leg sawn off than be ignored, then today was a better day”, says Martin Littler, as BECTa abandons its leadership role in SEN and ICT.... |
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Summer in China was ridiculously hot with temperatures some days soaring as high as 40 degrees. The high humidity levels also added to the feeling of walking around in a permanent sauna. Carrying out Speech & Language Therapy in these conditions as well as having to carry numerous toys and resources between homes was a real challenge!... |
Celebrating our tenth birthday at the Special Needs Fringe To mark our tenth birthday we have launched SwitchIt! Bob the Builder, new software that has brought Bob the Builder™ within reach of disabled youngsters. Bob himself made a special guest appearance at the Special Needs Fringe exhibition, which took place at the Olympia Hilton, London, from 10 – 12 January. |
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Hints and tips on using the keyboard and mouse Although the keyboard and mouse are ubiquitous, they can cause problems for people who are not considered to have special needs. For those who do, our standard access devices can be a real barrier to accessing a computer. Fortunately, computers have built-in accessibility options that can help. Some simple adjustments can make a world of difference and are well worth trying out. |
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There are a great many reasons why the use of ICT is important for people with special needs. Those with physical difficulties and related handwriting problems may find it easier to record their work using computer technology. Those with a visual impairment can use ICT to access learning materials, while people with severe and complex special educational needs can learn essential skills such as understanding cause and effect or turn taking. |
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Rupert Bear completed the London Marathon 2006 in 5 hours and 8 minutes to the delight of family and friends. The outfit was worn, once again, by Bernie Henderson, manager of the Assistive Technology Service in Swansea. |
Speech & Language Therapy in China?! We are delighted to be sponsoring Melissa Potter, a Speech & Language Therapist working in China.
Click here to read the first of her reports about her work... |
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ReadOn Software - Now Available! ReadOn is a comprehensive learning tool designed to assist people of all ages overcome reading difficulties. Unlike software packages that are purely assistive in nature, ReadOn incorporates specific learning strategies to help people overcome reading problems. |
Ideas for using the AlphaSmart, Dana or Neo When students are sharing a computer, these devices offer an interesting solution that encourages collaborative work and increases engagement with the task... Read the article by Maggie Wagstaff - Advisory Teacher IT & SEN. |
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The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen is ideal for special needs classrooms. Just like an interactive whiteboard it forms an ideal focus for group teaching, allowing activities to be a shared experience – but it solves the accessibility problems associated with many whiteboards. |
CBeebies Games for Switch Users Inclusive Technology and CBBC have teamed up to give switch users the chance to play with their favourite CBeebies characters. Inclusive has modified several CBeebies games so that they can be accessed using switches. Click here for more information on the switch accessible games. |
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A day at the Special Needs Fringe 2006 "What's the best thing you've seen today – the one thing you really want to have?" "That new screen on the Inclusive Technology stand..." The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen took the Fringe by storm, getting rave reviews throughout the show. |
Find out about our new website and product microsites! Inclusive's new website has been launched at a special champagne reception at the Special Needs Fringe. Inclusive, which is also celebrating its tenth year, also launched several microsites to provide educators, therapists and parents with extra support for using software titles in the Let's Go series, Choose and Tell series, SwitchIt! Maker 2 and ChooseIt! Maker 2. |
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View from our office! - Inclusive Desktop Wallpaper We are based in a beautiful place! Delph is in the heart of Saddleworth, known for its dramatic Pennine moors, river valleys and picturesque villages with mills and stone built cottages. The photographs in our desktop calendar have all been taken around the Saddleworth area by local photographer John Todd. Now you can use them as computer wallpaper! |
Bett Awards 2006
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We will not be beaten on price! We always strive to bring you the best in assistive technology and the best back up and support, and when we can reduce prices we do.
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