Assistive Technology

Effective use of assistive technology (AT) can be empowering for all learners - including learners with SEND. 

nasen is committed to helping practitioners use technology to reduce or remove barriers to learning.

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Access and Assistance for All: Empowering Students Through Assistive Technology (article taken from nasen Connect Spring 2025 Edition)

  • Nasen Connect
  • 30 Jan 2025
Free
Assistive Technology

This term’s nasen Connect shines a spotlight on a powerful student-led campaign transforming accessibility in further education. Access and Assistance for All, run by Thomas Pocklington Trust in partnership with University College London.

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Scanning Pens - Sponsored Webinar

  • Webcasts
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
Assistive Technology

In this sponsored webinar from Scanning Pens, SENCo and Head of Education for Scanning Pens, Julia Clouter, talks to Jim Bowen, about his experience of dyslexia both at school and as an adult, and the assistive technology he uses to support him

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Accessibility tools in Microsoft 365

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Oct 2023
Free
Accessibility
Assistive Technology

This webinar is designed for teachers, SENCO’s, senior leaders and IT professionals giving you a basic awareness of what is available to support children and young people with SEND using Microsoft 365.

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Assistive Technology: essential for some but useful for all (Article taken from nasen Connect July/August 2023)

  • Nasen Connect
  • 24 Jul 2023
Free
Assistive Technology

Michael Surr, education officer at nasen, explores assistive technology (AT), including some of the features that are already available to all.

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Assistive Technology Miniguide

  • Mini Guides
  • 19 Jun 2022
Free
Assistive Technology

This miniguide, developed by Empowering Tech in conjunction with nasen, is for SENCOS, school leaders, teachers and support staff.

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