Using ICT to Support People with Dyslexia

1 Day (10am – 4pm)
£120.00 + VAT per participant
12 Places per course

Objectives:

As we become more aware of how widespread dyslexia and other reading and writing problems are and how limiting their effects can be, there is a need for earlier identification and more effective remedial action. Computers are an extremely effective tool in making this possible. This course will equip delegates with information on software and hardware that helps those who have reading and writing difficulties. At the end of the course, you will have a greater awareness and practical knowledge of how the computer can be used to help address reading and writing difficulties, such as Dyslexia.

This course explains:

Why a computer can help ... and useful free “adjustments”
Better spell checking and automatic correction ... without cost
Effective options for presenting text on the computer screen
Useful help with Homophones and other confusions
Word prediction and word banks, Planning tools and mind mapping
Scanning and optical character recognition
The computer reading text back – Text to Speech
Voice recognition... potential and reality, current systems, criteria for choice

"I had no idea what was possible."

"... practical ideas, even for computer-phobes ..."

"I will be able to pass on some terrific ideas to colleagues"

Venues:

Our courses are run in various venues in the UK:

BCS
5 Southampton Street London
WC2E 7HA

Microsoft Ltd
Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1WG

Nerosupport Centre
Norton Street
Liverpool
L3 8LR

Availability:

This course is available on the following dates:

08/10/2009 Neurosupport Centre, Liverpool
12/11/2009 BCS, London
01/12/2009 Neurosupport Centre, Liverpool

Who Should Attend:

Anyone interested in supporting Dyslexic employees, including...

Special Educational Needs Coordinators
Learning support and teaching assistants
Representatives of LEA Support Services
Disability Coordinators
Teachers and tutors in schools, colleges and universities
Educational psychologists
Social workers, probation officers and others with a special interest
Representatives of groups working with dyslexia

Booking:

Call us free on 0800 269545 or complete booking form below:

All fields are required unless otherwise noted.

Please select the venue(s) you are interested in attending 08/10/2009 Neurosupport Centre, Liverpool
12/11/2009 BCS, London
01/12/2009 Neurosupport Centre, Liverpool

*All prices ex VAT.

Delegate details

Surname

First name

Job Title

Name of Employer

Employer's address 1

Employer's address 2 (not required)

City

County (not required)

Employer's postcode

Invoice address different from address provided
(we will request this by email after booking)

Telephone number

Email address

Any special access requirements? (not required)
Such as: Wheelchair access, BSL interpreter, dietary requirements

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