Category: Advice for Parents

author iconAlastair Fielden time posted icon01.07.16

Supporting Struggling Writers #1

In this series of posts we look at how we can support pupils who struggle with writing and look at some resources and ways of working that could be used with a range of ages.  In this post we consider general solutions, in further posts we will look at how some specific solutions could be … Continued

author iconAlastair Fielden time posted icon25.01.16

To Read or be Read to?

To read or be read to, that is the question, at least it is when it comes to using a Screen Reader for exams that test reading.  Can a screen reader be used by a student in such a test or exam, when this is their usual, normal and established way or working?

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author iconconnect_staff time posted icon24.11.15

What’s the Difference Between Accessibility and Usability?

Often used in the same context, Usability’ and ‘Accessibility’ are terms that can be misused and confused.

author iconconnect_staff time posted icon20.11.15

PDF/UA and Document Accessibility: Why it Matters

PDF/UA is a technical standard for developers to implement so that PDF documents are accessible to people who are using adaptive technology.

author iconconnect_staff time posted icon09.03.15

Latest Nystagmus Network News Release

Organisers of this year’s Nystagmus Network Open Day will welcome people from across Europe to Newcastle’s Centre for Life on Saturday 9th May.

author iconconnect_staff time posted icon27.02.15

What are Accessible Formats

Accessible formats are alternatives to standard sized printed information which are used by blind and partially sighted people, or others with a print disability.

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