Learning & Accessibility Event

3rd November 2006

The Learning and accessibility event was held at the IP-City Centre, Bath Road, Ipswich. The event focussed on issues surrounding ICT and accessibility; using technology to make learning experiences more accessible to all learners with the emphasis on using inbuilt, free or cheap technologies that require limited technical skill.

Alistair McNaught (Senior Advisor for Further Education - TechDis) started the event with "Quick wins with Accessibility".

Eileen Perrins (Advanced Skills Teacher ICT, Belstead School and Suffolk Outreach Team) talked on ICT and accessibility for students with multiple learning difficulties.

Judith Lisgarten from Thurrock and Basildon College, BECTA award winner for Inclusion 2004, presented "Teaching Out of a Paper Bag.

Feedback from the audience was outstanding - reflecting the quality of all three speakers. Most attendees felt they had learnt something which they could use in their own work.