Background

This seminar has been designed to increase the awareness of health professionals of the computer aids available that are likely to be useful for their clients/patients. In particular computers can offer:

• A way of compensating for some physical and neurological deficiencies
• A way of communicating
• An attractive and inclusive environment for disabled people
• A way of socialising for people who are house-bound

Who should attend

• Occupational therapists
• Educational psychologists
• Special needs coordinators
• Special needs teachers
• Disability advisers

Course Outline

• Introduction
  • How computers can be of help for Mobility problems, Visual impairment, Dyslexia/dyspraxia, Learning difficulties, Communication problems and other special needs for children
• Aids for Mobility Problems
  • Furniture
  • Supports
  • Special keyboards
  • Special mice
  • Switches
  • Software
• Visual Impairment
• High contrast keyboards
• Customised colour schemes
• Screen enlargers
• Screen readers
• Document scan and readback
• Dyslexia Aids
• Filters
• Software
• Tools for diagnosis
• Dyslexia - Software aids
• Learning software for children
• Learning Difficulties Aids
• Software
• Pictures and symbols
• Coordination improvement games
• Experiential programs
• Communication Aids
• Voice synthesiers
• For Children
• Learning programs
• Lowercase keyboards
• Smaller mice
• Keeping in Touch
• Internet
• Email