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Care leavers and disadvantaged pupils to benefit from £126 million investment in new laptops and tablets

Care leavers, children with a social worker and children arriving from Afghanistan will receive devices to enable them to access education and support Up to half a million more disadvantaged children and young people in England will receive new devices to support their education and help keep them connected to peers and professionals, through a …

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Assistive Technology Impact Fund

Combines grant capital with expert-led venture-building support, to support Assistive Technology innovators launch and scale solutions in Africa. From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Published: 10th February 2021 https://www.gov.uk/international-development-funding/assistive-technology-impact-fund-research-and-innovation

The use of assistive technologies for assessment

A qualitative research study to understand the experiences of schools and colleges using assistive technology for assessment. From: Ofqual Published: 10th June 2021 Details This report describes a qualitative research study which Ofqual undertook in 2019 to improve our understanding of how Assistive Technology (AT) is being used in the assessment of general qualifications. We …

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Dyslexia and the Journalist

PUBLISHED and in the mail my Book. #Dyslexia and the #Journalist with my co-author, Tony Silvia (former #CNN Reporter, Ph.D Professor and amazing mentor to me). The interview process of those that contributed to this book should enlighten not just parents, educators, journalists, students…but really all of those adults living with a secret at work …

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The Homecoming Project

A FREE career training & support programme for black Lambeth residents who are either employed or seeking employment with a long term disability. What’s included: Six weeks of online career training with industry experts. An assessment so you can understand and lean into your strengths Confidence coaching session, access to our private community and much …

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Remembering Judith Sanson

The Adult Dyslexia Organisation is sad to announce the death of Judith Sanson (14 February, 1942 – 13 June, 2021). Judith was the founder and Chair of Dyslexia and Literacy International (D&LI). She advocated and lobbied tirelessly worldwide for the interests of people with dyslexia. She partnered with UNESCO, the World Forums, scientists, and psychologists …

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