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Assistive Technology at Â鶹Íø

At Â鶹Íø we use a whole range of assistive and interactive technologies to support the wide range of abilities and strengths of the students.

The technologies are used to enhance our curriculum offer, to support communication and overcome a number of barriers to accessing education.

We have an approach which looks at the best fit to the students and not just one solution across the Academy, this includes a whole range of devices and platforms, along with interactive technology like the No Isolation Robot, Eye Gaze, Interactive floor, Wikis, Cosmo switches, Environmental control and using Alexia in the classroom.

 

The products and companies we use are:

  • °ä·¡±·²Ñ´¡°ä:ÌýCENMAC is a unique, London-based support service offering assessments, reviews and loan of equipment to help pupils with a disability access the curriculum using assistive technology.
  • Commtap:ÌýResources for developing children’s and adults’ communication skills created by speech and language therapists and other specialists. These resources are suitable for use by speech and language therapists, school or centre staff, parents and carers.ÌýÌý
  • Cosmo:ÌýAn award-winning system that changes the way that early years learners and young people with SEN train their physical, cognitive and communication skills.ÌýÌý
  • Crick Software:ÌýMany children struggle with their learning due to their literacy difficulties. Therefore, Crick Software have created products to overcome those difficulties, and make them accessible for all.Ìý
  • Inclusive Technology:ÌýInclusive Technology is a leading supplier of software and hardware for people with special needs.Ìý
  • LGFL:ÌýA community of schools and local authorities committed to using technology to enhance teaching and learning.ÌýÌý
  • ³¢¾±²ú±ð°ù²¹³Ù´Ç°ù:ÌýLiberator believe everyone deserves a voice and their mission is to help clients achieve their full potential in life. Our assistive technology solutions focus on language development and support independent and spontaneous communication to enrich lives.ÌýÌý
  • MERU:ÌýMERU designs and makes life-changing disability products for children and young people with disabilities. Some children have disabilities so complex that no available products meet their needs.ÌýMERU use their design and engineering skills to custom-make exactly what each child needs to achieve their goals.Ìý
  • No Isolation:ÌýWhen a pupil can’t attend class themselves, AV1 will take their place. AV1 is the telepresence robot for children and young adults suffering from long-term illness.ÌýÌý
  • OhBot:ÌýOhbot educational robotics system has been designed to stretch your pupils’ computational thinking and understanding of computer science.ÌýÌý
  • Rix Media andÌýMaTHiSiS Research Project:Ìý:ÌýRIX ® Research & Media explores and develops ways of using new technologies to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities.Ìý
    The MaTHiSiS Research Project aims toÌýcreate a personalised and adaptable e-learning system for mainstream and special education.
  • SoundBeam:ÌýSoundbeam provides a medium through which even individuals who have profound physical or learning impairments can become expressive and communicative using music and sound. Ìý
  • Speaks4me:ÌýSpeaks4meÌýis an electronicÌýspeech communication application.Ìý

  • Spellementary:ÌýÌýSpellementary is a revolutionary word-finding and literacy tool designed for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties.Ìý It’s easy to use and supports those who struggle with phonemes, silent letters, double letters and other complex English language nuances.ÌýÌý

  • Scanning Pens:ÌýA portable device for those who suffer from reading difficulties such as dyslexia.Ìý

  • Sensory Guru:ÌýSensory Guru are passionate about interactive, sensory and assistive technology.
  • Skoog:ÌýA musical instrument that anyone can play. Ìý
  • Smartbox:ÌýCommunication aids that provide a complete AAC solution tailored to fit individual needs.Ìý
  • TobiiDynavox:ÌýTobii Dynavox is the business unit within Tobii Group where we help individuals with different phyiscal and cognitive limitiations live richer and more independent lives.
  • Widgit:ÌýWidgitÌýSoftwareÌýhasÌýbeenÌýaÌýpioneerÌýinÌýtheÌýfieldÌýofÌýdevelopingÌýmaterialsÌýforÌýpeopleÌýwhoÌýhaveÌýdifficulty inÌýunderstandingÌýandÌýusingÌýtext.Ìý