[SaoMai] Fw: AbilityNet Newsletter 09 18
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AbilityNet Newsletter 09 18
This week's newsletter includes all the latest accessibility and access
technology news, Special offers and course updates.
Contents
AbilityNet News
Access News
Best Of YouTube
Special Offers
Courses
Staying In Touch
AbilityNet News
Free AbilityNet support packages for AAC / AT services supporting children with
Speech, Language and Communication Needs
In response to the Bercow report the DCSF / Becta have funded a range of
projects to help children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and the
people who support them to develop their knowledge and use of a range of
communication aid technologies.
AbilityNet are offering Local Authorities and PCTs in England a number of free
funded one year “Local Capacity” Service Level Agreements (SLA) to support
their students and staff in their use of assistive technology to overcome
communication difficulties.
What you get with your free one year Local Capacity SLA:
· 2 days of AbilityNet consultancy which could be used for:
o conducting student assessments
o provide training to staff or students
o running bespoke courses
o providing other consultancy within your authority
· Access to the AbilityNet networking days
· Places on AbilityNet courses such as:
o Technology Update Course
o Using Switches with switch based software
o Using low cost communication aids
· E-mail and telephone support from specialists in the education sector
· Access to an extensive loan bank of assistive technology equipment -
up to 5 calls on the loan bank per year for loans of up to 6 weeks. (Subject to
availability of item)
· Access to resources such as factsheets, skillsheets and web based
materials
· Quarterly newsletter with sector news and product updates etc.
The needs of each Local Authority / PCT may differ considerably and the free
SLA package on offer can be tailored or topped up with additional services if
needed
On your Bike for AbilityNet
AbilityNet are taking part in the Brighton 100/50 bike ride in on Saturday
September 26th and we need your support All you have to do is to register at
www.bike-events.com and then set up a justgiving webpage to get sponsors
either for yourself or for us don't forget to make sure that you put in that
you are riding for AbilityNet or, if you would prefer a paper sponsor form, you
can email vicki.dodds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and we will send one.
UK’S ONLY WEB 2.0 ACCESSIBILITY CONFERENCE TO PROMOTE INDUSTRY-WIDE
COLLABORATION – 22nd September 2009
The UK’s only dedicated event to focus on Web 2.0 accessibility issues this
year, invites designers, developers, project managers and testers working in
the field, to look at the impact of web technology on disabled end users.
www.abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility2 for details.
Access News
DOH Consultation on Green Paper
On 14th July the Government launched the Green Paper, Shaping the Future of
Care Together, which suggests ways we can improve the care and support system
in England, both in the way it is delivered and funded. Following publication
of the Green Paper, they are holding a period of public consultation. During
this time there will be a series of events across the country discussing the
Green Paper in detail and those with an interest might want to seek to be
involved.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_102339
Interpreting sign language is just the beginning for the AcceleGlove open
source dataglove
the instrumented glove captures finger and hand movement, the software
recognizes patterns as sign language or other user defined commands. These
gestures can be converted in real time to written text or spoken words allowing
deaf users to communicate with hearing individuals.
http://www.gizmag.com/acceleglove-open-source-dataglove/12252/
Technology teaching in schools gets £5.6m boost
The government is investing £5.6m to improve the way technology is taught in
schools in England
View article...
Best of YouTube
Introduction to RSC AccessApps (animated)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjoE0sOywa8
Connecting the Dots: My Assistive Technology Story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vff8thzMWAQ
Speech Recognition For Mac Tutorial 1 - Setting Up The Computer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcmRk7iiG7Y
All of these and many more can be found on the AbilityNet YouTube channel
www.youtube.com/abilitynet. Also now you can embed our entire channel into
your own pages. Copy and paste the code below to make it widely available to
your team
<script>src="http://www.gmodules.com/ig/ifr?url=http://www.google.com/ig/modules/youtube.xml&up_channel=abilitynet&container=youtube&w=320&h=390&title=&border=%23ffffff%7C3px%2C1px+solid+%23999999&output=js";></script>
Special Offers
E-learning
1 year access to AbilityNet elearning – only £35 per user + VAT
Go to www.abilitynettraining.org for details
Stimulate your Team with ICT Innovation Days
Get your team to look ahead and think about how access technology is going to
change during the next 5 years – how will access be happening and what will be
the impact. These interactive and hands on days are extremely popular in
helping with planning and diversity. Contact David Banes at
david.banes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for further details
Request a free HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff™ accessibility scan
HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff™ is an enterprise accessibility validation
solution that scans your Web site for over 172 separate issues and delivers the
results in a powerful online report.
Request your free HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff™ accessibility check today.
Need an accessibility speaker for event or workshop ?
Let us know if you would like us to try to speak at your events – we can
deliver onsite or remotely across video conferencing email
david.banes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for further details
Courses
The Autumn Course programme is released
Accessibility in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007
Investigating accessibility within the Operating system and Office Applications
More information and booking for Accessibility in Microsoft Windows Vista and
Office 2007 course
Effective Assessment of Problems at Computer Workstations
Helping those involved in workstation assessments respond effectively
More information and booking for Effective Assessment of Problems at Computer
Workstations course
Mobile Access Solutions
Exploring the key issues in selecting portable technology
More information and booking for Mobile Access Solutions course
Using ICT to Support People with Dyslexia
Use technology to help those who have reading and writing difficulties
More information and booking for Using ICT to Support People with Dyslexia
course
Web 2.0
Demonstrating how to make the most of web 2.0 technologies
More information and booking for Web 2.0 course
Windows 7
Looking at the new accessibility features available in Windows 7
More information and booking for Windows 7 course
And there’s MORE
Access IT 2009
This two day event is now open for registration
Find details at
http://www.access-it-events.org/index.php
Email courses@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for details
Stay in Touch with AbilityNet
Come find us at a number of events in the next few weeks...
Media Trust
28th July
David Banes will be presenting on the impact of inaccessibility at the Media
Trust event on Digital Inlusion
Access IT 2009
22/23 September
Access – IT 2009 is coming to London – Jointly organized by AbilityNet and
e-isotis
Future of Web Apps 2 Oct
Robin Christopherson will be speaking on
“How to Increase the Accessibility of Your Web App - Live Demo of Screen Reader
issues.”
Technology World 09
23rd and 24th Nov, 2008
Venue: Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK
AbilityNet will be on stand 56 come and find us
Across the Web
Join our daily Twitter channel @abilitynet
Join our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/abilitynet
Read our regular Blog www.abilitynet.org.uk/blog
Join GATE The Global Assistive Technology Encyclopedia
Podcast No 5 Released
Our latest podcast is now available – contents include
· Interoperability and touchscreen gestures
a.. How to customise your technology for your own use
b.. DSpeech text to MP3 converter
c.. Web accessibility news roundup
d.. iPhone 3G S accessibility features
It's available for free from www.abilitynet.org.uk/podcast or via iTunes
AbilityNet is a registered charity, you can donate here now
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