Course: Accessibility and Inclusion Forum

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1	online Accessibility and Inclusion Forum 18 May 2010 The programme included Single Equality Schemes, Inclusion Online and Delicious

2	Martin Cooke's RSC Update Powerpoint presentation Equality Act Powerpoint presentation Inclusion Online Powerpoint presentation Matt Harrison on Delicious Powerpoint presentation

3	Accessibility and Inclusion Forum West Nottinghamshire College 9 March 2010 West Notts College were our hosts and showcased their Learning Support. The programme also included Audio Notetaker, WriteOnline in Moodle, and an intro to Mencap. Programme Word document

4	Martin Cooke's presentation Powerpoint presentation Audi Notetaker demo PDF document West Notts College presentation file Write Online presentation file

5	iansyst file Audio Notetaker file WriteOnline file Nottingham Mencap file JISC TechDis Accessibility Essentials file Mulberry Symbol set file The Mulberry Symbol set is a free download ITQ in accessible practice file

6	Online Accessibility and Inclusion Forum 13 November 2009 10.00am - 11.00am You will need internet and headphones. A microphone would be a useful extra but is not essential.

7	Rachel Bagust on Dolphin Easy Converter Powerpoint presentation Mick Finnigan demo of Penfriend Audio labeller file Martin Cooke's presentation Powerpoint presentation enlarging the webcam window Word document

8	Online accessibility self-evaluations http://moodle.rsc-em.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=157&edit=0&sesskey=3JJt38z1c7

9	Creating Accessible Resources Autumn 2009 Would you be interested in a project to create accessible learning resources to ensure that learning materials are accessible, readable and available in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of learners with a range of additional learning needs? The intention is to initiate a provider-wide approach so it would not be limited to the learning support staff. All staff would have training and the provider would invest in admin staff to provide support in converting existing documents into more accessible formats - providing admin and technical support would be an important element. Providers are encouraged to initiate a project like this with support from the RSC and JISC TechDis. If several providers were interested we could arrange for joint projects. Please let me know if you are interested. martin.cooke@rsc-em.ac.uk Glagow Metropolitan College CALM Project file

10	Accessibility and Inclusion Forum Lincoln College 14 May 2009 Hands-on activities with two audience response systems: Qwizdom and SMARTResponse.

11	Martin Cooke's presentation Powerpoint presentation Optivote file Qwizdom file SMARTResponse file MattHarrison'sAnimatedReminders Powerpoint presentation

12	Accessibility Forum Oct08 Martin Cooke's presentation Powerpoint presentation

13	Dragon Naturally Speaking This voice recognition software was demonstrated at the forum by Dee Caunt, Business Manager at the Dyslexia Association. The links below will take you to the commercial product demo. Dragon demo file You Tube link to Dragon demo file

14	Voting/Response Systems Alan Clark, Development Manager, Nottinghamshire ACLS demonstrated the use of Qwizdom response system. The 10 tips link below were created by A2E (Advocacy 2 Engagement) www.a-2-e.org 10 tips for using Qwizdom with LLDD Word document

15	*AccessApps* is a range of open source and freeware applications available to download. Used from a usb stick these tools are helpful for reading, writing and planning. AccessApps file

16	JISC TechDis Online Accessibility Audit Tool Is your e-learning team reasonably adjusted? There is a widening awareness of 'reasonable adjustment'. The JISC TechDis service have worked across many sectors with many agencies to promote a holistic approach to accessible and inclusive teaching and learning. RSC East Midlands and the JISC TechDis service can now provide a free 90 minute online accessibility audit aimed at e-learning managers. - examines how your role influences good practice in accessibility - helps you benchmark your practice against anonymised statistics in the region - free staff development resources available from TechDis and the RSC If you are interested please get in touch martin.cooke@rsc-em.ac.uk

17	LSC Disability Forum Clarendon College, NCN 7 October 2008 LSC Disability Forum Oct 08 Powerpoint presentation

18	Assistive Technology event EMFEC 17 March 2009

19	Case studies on the Excellence Gateway website If you go to http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=casestudies this will give you access to all the case studies on the site. Here are a few examples that we've selected that are particularly relevant to Accessibility and Inclusion: Plymouth College of Art: Enhancing website accessibility file RNIB College Loughborough: Using text-to-speech software on mobile phones for visually-impaired learners file Royal National College for the Blind: Vinux for the visually impaired file Coventry Adult Education Service: Developing skills using digital voice recorders file Southport College: Information on display – providing accessible information for students via digital screens file Southport College: Hearing things – improving audibility in teaching rooms file Slough Borough Council: Lifelong Learning pilots IT courses for visually impaired students using SuperNova file Portland College: Testing the switching skills of learners in specialist colleges file Newcastle College: Accessibility and inclusion through technology file Strathmore College: Mobile learning on the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award file Exeter Royal Academy for the Deaf: Learning technologies shape the design for new academy for the deaf file Harrow Adult, Community and Family Learning: Working inclusively with learners file Walsall College of Continuing Education: Breaking down barriers - using a games console for learners with disabilities file Do you have something that you wish to share as a case study? If so, then your RSC may be able to help. More information Oakwood Court College: Webcams and avatars enhance communication for students with severe learning disabilities file

20	Accessibility Newsletters These are sent out monthly on the accessibility mailing list. Please contact martin.cooke@rsc-em.ac.uk if you wish to receive these. accessibility newsletters file

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