Ensuring your college is truly accessible to learners with learning disabilities and dyslexia might seem a complex task. Work alongside Dolphin's Jeff Bazer as he shares strategies and tools and time-saving tips to support both LD students and existing college processes. A practical session working
Abstract
Confused about how to make your IT accessible to students with learning disabilities and dyslexia? Not sure of the benefits of DAISY textbooks, let alone how to make them?
Dolphin's Jeff is offering a guided tour of screen access for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, as well as practical tools for colleges to create accessible alternative medias including MP3 and DAISY.
Jeff will examine the needs of two case study students and demonstrate the strategies, tools and processes a college can adopt to support these students:-
Case Study 1: William is studying International Business, but his learning disability means that his reading comprehension and speed is reduced. William prefers to receive his textbooks as MP3s, and uses a yellow screen wash to support his Irlens. Accessing the inaccessible PDFs is a big problem!
Case Study 2: Stacey has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia, and has become very de-motivated. She is studying to become a dental assistant but the written assignments are affecting her overall performance. Problems spelling and wrong use of homophones are specific issues that need tackling.
An informal session, Jeff will demonstrate solutions for these students, beginning to end, including tips and practical advice for a college that is truly accessible for students with learning disabilities.
Kepoints
Participants will learn the practical strategies & process to support LD and dyslexic students
Participants will learn which essential tools will save college both time and money
Participants will learn how to configure flexible access technology tools for specific learners
Speaker Bio(s)
Hazel Shaw
Jeff Bazer is the US Sales Manager for Dolphin Computer Access, but his roots are deep in access technology. Eleven years working in the AT industry, coupled with a personal interest in screen reading as a user himself, ensures Jeff’s expertise and knowledge. Jeff works with colleges across the US sharing his expertise in the creation and delivery of alternative formats. As a Braille reader, Jeff fully empathizes with the essential role accessible information takes. Jeff has recently presented at ATIA, CSUN and can frequently be heard on ACB and TekTalk Radio.