My name is Owen Stubbs and I am 17 years old.  I am a BIG rugby fan and was delighted to hear that our journalism project for our summer camp was to take a trip to Investec and interview Gordon D'Arcy in his new job...................  

My name is Christina McCarthy, I’m in my 20s, and I’m totally blind. I have a degree in French and Spanish, and I’m currently working towards a professional diploma in Public Relations and Communications.  I’m absolutely sure that none of this would be possible without assistive technology.....   

FAQ’s from parents of children with disabilities on helping their child achieve their full potential in literacy development.

By Rebecca Candon Speech and Language Therapy Manager and school clinic team coordinator at the Enable Ireland School Sandymount.

What is assistive technology for literacy?

Assistive technology for literacy is any item, piece of equipment or computer programme that is used to increase or improve the functional literacy capabilities of a child with a disability.

Children with disabilities may need assistive technology to support them in achieving their full potential in literacy development......................

Interested in learning more about Assistive Technology?

The 2016 Course was a great success and we are now preparing for the Graduation Ceremony which will take place in October.  We are already experiencing a strong uptake for 2017's course, and are now taking bookings.  The 2017 course will take place as follows:- 

7th February, 7th March and 4th April 2017 (3 days face-to-face training + on-line learning + PROJECT)
Location:  Microsoft, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.

MODULES:         



                                                                             

Computer Access & Accessibility Features/Augmentative Communication/AT for Leisure/Mobile Technologies/Environmental Control Systems/AT Assessment/Power Mobility/Educational Software/Future Technologies/Funding and Legislation/Integrating AT into the curriculum and at work and much more      

 OBJECTIVES:

To ensure that AT users and potential users are central to the AT decision making process

To increase participants confidence in their own AT skills

To provide participants with an understanding of the tools and processes that are required to support AT users

To de-mystify technology

To promote best practice and encourage the development of ongoing discussion groups post-course

Bring your own experience and share with others.  Group learning environment, on-line collaboration, interdisciplinary setting, practical.  Cost:  €800.00 which includes all course materials and lunch/refreshments.  We offer a range of discounts to  AT users/parents/carers and Enable Ireland staff.  REQUIRES A MINIMUM COMMITMENT OF 4 WEEKS (face-to-face training, completion of e-learning modules and submission of project)

To reserve your place/receive further information please contact Shirley (01) 2184100 or Email: sdeakin@enableireland.ie