8.2 An Introduction to Assistive Technology & Alternative Access 2025 by https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g Links and resources from week two of the 8-week CALL Scotland course 'Technology to Support Literacy for Learners with Complex Needs'. en-us 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC 2025-05-01 16:37:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1942726118/2037b9d9cd11778f0adbd90214184159/8_week_literacy_logo__5_.png Course Slides callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459176 A copy of the slide deck with clickable links.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459176 Workshop Recording callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459179 Watch the recording of the live workshop.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459179 Paul's Slides callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459180 A copy of Paul's Presentation on Physical/Motor Access

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459180 The 10 Commandments of Teaching Access Skills callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459182 Useful guide from Indigo Australia. Lots more resources and guides on their website:


https://www.indigosolutions.org.au/resources/access-methods-for-technology/unlocking-abilities

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459182 Seven Stages of Switch Development callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459183 A set of resources - Information sheets (download by clicking image), Assessment Tools and a set of Social Story books created by a UK-based Occupational Therapist. More information and all the downloads are available from here:

https://jiao.life/resources/

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459183 Keys to Developing Switching Skills callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459185 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459185 Keys to Developing Eye Gaze Skills callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459186 Step-by-Step guide to teaching Eye Gaze Skills.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459186 eBook - Eye Pointing: Designing and Using Alphabet Charts callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459187 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459187 Keys to Developing Touchscreen Skills callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459188 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459188 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459189 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459189 Software Download - Large Pointers callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459190 A folder of alternative large pointers. Includes High Contrast and animated options:


https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/large-pointers

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459190 Framework - Stepping Stones to Switch Access callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459191 A step-by-step guide created by Linda Burkhart. Includes example activities for each step. N.B. The document 'Keys to Developing Switching Skills' was based on this framework.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459191 How to step up Assistive Access callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459192 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459192 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459195 Twitter Account for Helen Robinson, SLT who created 'The four Ps of AAC' infographic: https://twitter.com/HelenATSLT

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459195 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459197 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459197 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459198 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459198 How to make the mouse pointer bigger in Windows 10 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459200 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459200 Using an E-tran Frame callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459201 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459201 3D Printing Switch Mounts - an introduction callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459202 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459202 Rehadapt Virutal Mounting Service callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459204 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459204 Poster download - Guided Access callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459205 Download a copy of an infographic poster that explains the different features of Guided Access and gives step-by-step instructions for setting it up:


https://www.callscotland.org.uk/downloads/posters-and-leaflets/setting-up-guided-access-on-an-ipad-ios-17/

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459205 Poster download - iPad tools and features callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459206 Download a copy of an infographic poster that explains how the built-in tools on an iPad can support learners with physical difficulties:


https://www.callscotland.org.uk/downloads/posters-and-leaflets/using-the-ipad-to-support-learners-with-physical-difficulties/



]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459206 Professional Learning callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459207 You can join the AAC SIG (Subject Interest Group) who hold study days online three times per year. As a member you can access the archive of previous studies days that include presentations on Switch Access, Eye Gaze Access and more: https://aacsig.org.uk/

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459207 Tobii DynaVox Access Methods videos callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459208 https://vimeo.com/showcase/3235930

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459208 CALL Smart Wheelchair callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459209 https://www.callscotland.org.uk/information/smart-wheelchair/

Research and reports.


Links to information and research on the original Smart Wheelchair in early 1990s.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459209 Drivedeck callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459210 The drivedeck is a commercial platform derived from the Smart Wheelchair. Available from Smile Smart Technology in the UK.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459210 AKKA Platform callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459211 The AKKA platform is a small mobility platform.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459211 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459213 SETT is a framework for considering assistive technology.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459213 Switch Mounts callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459214 MERU Flexzi

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459214 Inclusive Technology mounts callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459215 A wide range of switch and device mountings.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459215 Rehadapt Switch and device mounts callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459216 Rehadapt

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459216 Dad in a shed stylus callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459217 Passive stylus for touch screens.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459217 Skriva active Pencils callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459218 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459218 3d printed pencil grips callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459220 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459220 SmartBox Grid 3 callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459221 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459221 Alternative Access Technologies callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459222 From Nisbet, P.  (2019) Alternative Access Technologies. In Handbook of Electronic Assistive Technology. Cowan, D. & Najafi, L. (eds.). Academic Press, p. 105-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812487-1.00005-3

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459222 Logietch Adptive Gaming Kit callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459223 "High performance, durable buttons and triggers for the Xbox Adaptive Controller" Or for anyother Assistive technology.

]]> 2025-04-16 13:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3412459223 4 Ps of AAC example - 'Partner' callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3432875544 This is an example of Partner Assisted Scanning.

]]> 2025-05-01 11:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3432875544 Guided Hands callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433041216 2025-05-01 14:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433041216 Inclusive Technology - Switches, Joysticks, Mounts, AAC, eye gaze, HelpKidzLearn callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433043798 2025-05-01 14:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433043798 Pretorian - joysticks, trackballs, interfaces, switches, accessible gaming callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433046257 2025-05-01 14:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433046257 SpecialEffect accessible gaming callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433054140 2025-05-01 14:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433054140 Is the pen mightier than the keyboard? callscotland https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433056235 2025-05-01 14:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/callscotland/9qy5u4cl49uap13g/wish/3433056235