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Yes, it’s now 10 years since the first chromebooks appeared in the shops . Now with Covid-19 and the need for more digital inclusion the Chromebook is seriously being considered as a viable tool. I have been advocating the use of Chromebook for years. Yes, they are cheap and yes they need wifi but are so so eays to use and setup and the loadtime from startup can be very fast compared to some pc’s.
Let’s hear it for the Chromebook – “Happy 10th Birthday !”
This is happening in May and sounds interesting as their is such a range of instrument makers for disabled people. Here is the link:-
https://makermusicfestival.com/
For more information about reallly creative and inventive stuff
Went to an interesting accessible workshop this evening where they featured this website to play with
Give the interFACE to your friends and family
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Browsealoud is an accessibility toolbar on your website making it more compliant to WCAG standards . Reachdeck analyses your website for WCAG compliance.
Putting on a large event online is quite a daunting task. Since Covid-19 I have been doing a lot of them and have picked up some valuable hints and tips on doing them. So much so that I would like to offer it to anyone out there who wants to put on an event. I can do the following for you:-
No event too small or too big. I can manage up to 500 attendees with my extended Pro account. I work in a professional and friendly manner. And my rates are reasonable based on an hourly rate. You only pay for the work I do for you.
To find out more and get a quote. Book an appointment with me through :-
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Screen Reader software from the blind and partially sighted
I was asked to contribute to this month’s edition of SEN Magazine. Please go over to https://senmagazine.co.uk/. Here is a direct link to the article. https://senmagazine.co.uk/sen-online/sen111/#p=47. Buy a subscription. It’s worth the money. There is a section on Assistive Technology with articles by Mark McCuster ( Texthelp) , Paul Doyle & Antony Ruck. Great source of information about Assistive Technology.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5gmms-fac328
Inclusion through innovation and dance
This is a highly innovative and imaginative website. Combining PE with different subjects under the guise of being a flamingo chicks. The graphics are superb and it involves eye-catching movement and interaction. Design for children with disabilities and using motivating themes this is a great workout for lockdown
AccessAbility Solutions 