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A month ago Martin Littler wrote a letter to Michael Gove MP, the Education Secretary, in his capacity as Chair of the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA). He asked him to spare the final tranche of funding of the for the Home Access Scheme – this is the money earmarked for learners with Special Needs who face the greatest challenges in getting online.
Result! Michael Gove has just replied guaranteeing that these learners will be included. This is remarkable given the threatened 25% cuts in his Department’s budget.
This is an early win for BATA whose first aim is to ensure that learners who need special help are included in all future government ICT initiatives. |
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All the benefits of SwitchIt! Maker 2 but with an interface, example activities and graphics library specifically designed for older learners. Ideal for KS3, KS4 and beyond. Makes it really easy for older users with learning difficulties to create life stories as part of person centred planning. They can also create talking stories or present their preferences and interests in a way that is meaningful for them. Use a switch, touch monitor, keyboard or mouse. |
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These innovative activities are played using body movements. In each activity the child controls the on-screen actions of Timocco the monkey. Visit different environments such as the beach, the sky, home or the yard, and have fun popping bubbles or catching falling fruit. Each game is friendly and non-violent as well as providing all the motivation needed to develop motor skills. |
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Inclusive Technology has now joined Facebook. Facebook is a social utility that connects you with friends and others who work, study and live around you. Join our page and we will keep you up to date with news, special offers and all the latest products, as well as share our activities and photographs. We look forward to seeing you there. |
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| HelpKidzLearn from Inclusive Technology has a wide range of accessible free games you can play online: |
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This accessible greetings card maker is easy to use, lots of fun, and with lovely results every time. Choose a bright, beautiful design for birthdays, Christmas, Easter or Halloween. Add the recipient's name and it will appear on the front of your card. Pick a background colour and letter style, then decorate your card with streamers, spangles, flowers, snowflakes or even cobwebs. Print it out, complete with cutting guidelines. |
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| Score points while breaking through the wall. Move your paddle to the left and right to knock out all the bricks...you have three lives, but try not to miss the ball! Knocking down the whole wall gives a pleasing reward. With one or two switch access and three speed settings. |
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| Explore different expressions, gestures and emotions with this fun program. Pick a character then choose an expression for him or her to act out. Choose from happy, sad, angry, laughing, afraid, tired or embarrassed. Also make the character express 'yuck', craziness, or blowing a raspberry. There are four characters to choose from (two male and two female). Use a mouse or one or two switches. |
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We aim to keep you informed about the world of assistive technology and happenings here at Inclusive, by sending six bulletins per year. And we'd love your feedback! Please contact me by replying to this email or via martin@inclusive.co.uk and let me know what you think. Martin Littler |
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