Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology (AT) helps to remove barriers to participation for our students. We have sourced some information hereĀ  from reputable international organizations in the field such as NCTE, NDA, SESS, AbilityNet, ACE Centre and Enable Ireland.


PDF Documents

requires Adobe Reader, available free here.

This is an up-to-date annotated listing of free AT tools: Comprehensive_Listing_of_free_AT_Tools

Free and Low Cost Programs appropriate for Special Needs

Making Text Easier to See in Windows

An Introduction to Voice Recognition Software

NCTE Guide to ICT and Special Needs


Web Sites

This is a page of AT links from our online bookmarks site. You will find some really excellent sites listed here.

Switch Accessible Software available from Inclusive Technology (winner of the 2010 BETT Award)

SENTECH is a website hosted by Ann Jackson, Principal of our School, on aspects of AT and ICT.

Customising Apple products (incl. ipad / ipod ) for diverse learners

Our binder of AT links is available here:


Our binder of Clicker 5 resources is available here: