A range of devices including keyboards to have braille keyboard as well as combos with usb keyboard . Euro braille is a brand new windows OS keyboards. Fully integrated to other software.
Cody 0 latest in VI
Workstation looks interesting – $170 – $3,000 add on screen $1400
Magnabot – wireless camera – mobile wifi hotspot. Can be connected $299.95
Braille Keyboard- switching between devices
Keybrailexl – 40 functions buttons.
Eurobraille – new keyboard – for windows
Ryan Scott – Universal Design with emphasis on Dyslexia
Dyslexia – learning issues to do auditory sounds with letters
Language processing – takes time
Access/ AT specialists – 100’s of students
UDL – certain
Dyslexia – scanning pens, read/write gold, equatio -screen masking- light greens-
Left schools – the real world – funding issues
Learning disability – not easy, true stats
Accessibility features in Microsoft – Arial 18 – big decihper- highlighting – note-taking
UDL talking calipers, talking tape measure
UDL – tactile maps for Geography
UDL – Mental Health, counselling, diet – healthy body, healthy mind
Dyslexic + Braille – an interesting tool for Dyslexics
Dyslexia and Dragon Speech Recognition – difficulty with speech. Speech production can be difficult to decipher. First drafts done . Then screen reading.
Many tools out there – to help overcome barriers – high and low tech.
Leslie Gwartney – Supporting Autism in Higher Education
More to less autism is a myth – stereotypes
Menu of different strengths and abilities – different impairments and functioning
Alienation through eye-contact
Social awkwardness – anxiety, language processing, hypersensitivity
Reflective listening
Provide a solution – full list of resources that can provide health and support. A menu of options to work with
Sensory Overload – fabric, sounds, tag in her shirt, clothing.
Intervene before a meltdown.
Creating an inviting open environment
Karina Mason-Rorris – What makes a good leader?
- Build relationships
- Develop people
- Lead change
- Inspire others
- Think critically
- Communicate clearly
- Creat accountability
“Don’t Complain, Don’t Explain”
Based on respect and feedback
Over-reaching needs to spot a situation and support their employees
Building a family-type team. Spend time on building relationship in teams.
Employee’s
Trust
Compassion
Stability
Hope
Work to strengths not to our weaknesses.
Establish and find a person’s strength.
Honour and respect people’s strength
Amy Taylor – Building a Neurodivergent Community
Not every brain/mind are the same
Range of different needs within these divergent brains
- time management
- emotional regulation
- sensory regulation
- social network
- clear communication – both expressive/receptive
- accommodations
- Hygiene and health
Deal with sensory issues with environments, organization:-
Providing choices of environments –
- Organisation – class
- Encouraging to try new things
- Accommodations that work for them.
- Clear communications and new dates
Emotional regulations:-
- Understanding emotional regulation
- Lead to stigma and judgment
- Create calm spaces
- Create communities connection.
- Training in emotional regulation.
- Partnering with other departments.
Social :-
- Include all
- Creating quiet spaces
- Clear schedules – choose their level of interaction
- Contact information publicatications
Communication:-
- Expectations are communicated
- 1:1 active listening – cl a ear and concise
- Digging deep – a variety of communication means
Sensory
- Triggers
- Sensory overload
- Unscented products
- Create soft spaces
Daily Living Skills
- Healthy lifestyle
- Ready for employable adults
- Reminder app
- Continuation
Education
- Training for staff
- Training for students
Time management
- Coaching
- Utilising the resources you have
- Building relationships – Professor engagement
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