Supporting a SEN child through school My son sailed through primary school. A top student academically, he just lacked confidence socially. He struggled with friendships and participating in group activities, but I never saw it as a major problem. At the…
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Why Accessibility is Important
What do YOU think of when you hear the word ACCESSIBILITY? Is it …. OR OR You may answer ALL of the above! Accessibility means giving people access to the world around them whether that be access to a building…
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…
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. There are three components to PDF/UA: A PDF document that is PDF/UA compliant. A PDF/UA compliant viewer/reader. A…
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. The Open Day is a great opportunity for people and families affected by the eye condition to…
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. Over recent weeks we have been continually asked to describe in detail what accessible formats are.…