Course aim:
Explore different ways to access an iPad and provide control. Discover the different accessibility features available within iOS 13 (or above) to meet a range of physical, learning and sensory needs.
This self-directed online course will demonstrate how and why different features are used and who they are suitable for. A particular focus will be on the interaction with the touch screen via touch, voice and switch control and consideration of hearing, visual and learning requirements.
You will learn:
To select accessibility options on an iPad to meet an individual’s abilities and needs 
To understand how an iPad can be set up for different types of physical access and learning needs 
To modify accessibility options to meet an identified need
Suitable for:
Practitioners who support individuals with complex physical, sensory and learning needs. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
Assistive Technology (AT) competencies:
<ul>
<li>Implementation</li>
<li>Aware of the fundamental skills required in order to use an AT solution</li>
<li>Review</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to adapt AT solutions to meet the changing needs and abilities of an individual</li>
<li>Able to make adaptations to an existing AT system as required, and where possible, to meet changing needs and abilities</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
3 Months enrolment to online learning with instructional videos, handouts and activities to enable you to learn about iOS accessibility features.
Special requirements:
You will need to have access to an iPad with iOS 13 or above
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On-demand course

Our courses focus on the use of Assistive Technology to enable independence, access to education, learning and leisure activities, and communication.

Online course

Exploring access and control of technology using adaptations to standard equipment.

Access

iOS Accessibility

Introducing Ace Centre&#8217;s Look2Talk resource: an award-winning guide to making a communication book for children who communicate using eye pointing.
Course aim:
To introduce Ace Centre&#8217;s award winning Look2Talk resource and explore who a colour-encoded eye pointing communication book would be suitable for.  This session will provide an introduction to the materials and how you might begin to implement them with a child learning to communicate by eye pointing.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To identify who Look2Talk would be suitable for and why</li>
<li>How to use Look2Talk to teach encoded eye pointing as an access method for communication</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
A live webinar providing an overview of the Look2Talk materials and signposting to further guidance.
Suitable for:
Practitioners who work with people who use AAC and are responsible for developing communication resources. This webinar will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li>Recognise when someone has communication support needs</li>
</ul>
Implementation
<ul>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AAC</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Cost: Free
Time: 12pm – 1 pm (a link will be available in the course when you log in)

Runs on specific date

Webinar

Look2Talk

Discover more about touch control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a touchscreen.
<h4>Course aim:</h4>
To introduce Touch as an access method and adaptations that can enable the user to improve their control.
<h4>You will learn:</h4>
<ul>
<li>To recognise the different skills needed for touch, and how you can improve them</li>
<li>To identify useful equipment that can support people with disabilities to access touch computers</li>
</ul>
<h4>Course includes:</h4>
A live webinar. This webinar complements the self-directed online study course.
<h4>Suitable for:</h4>
Anyone wanting to learn more about adaptations that can be made to touch control to make it easier to use for people with physical difficulties. This webinar will enable you to work towards the following:
<h4>IPAACKS competencies:</h4>
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li>Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation 
Implementation</li>
<li>Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li>Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Special requirements:</h4>
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Cost: Free
Time: 12pm – 12.30 pm (a link will be available in the course when you log in)

Access Methods: Touch

Discover more about mouse control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a mouse.
<h4>Course aim:</h4>
To introduce Mouse control as an access method and adaptations that can enable the user to improve their control.
<h4>You will learn:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Adaptations that can help to improve mouse skills</li>
<li>Hardware and software solutions that help with some difficulties using the mouse</li>
<li>To recognise mouse alternatives that are available</li>
</ul>
<h4>Course includes:</h4>
A live webinar. This webinar complements the self-directed online study course.
<h4>Suitable for:</h4>
Anyone wanting to learn more about adaptations that can be made to mouse control to make it easier to use for people with physical difficulties. This webinar will enable you to work towards the following:
<h4>IPAACKS competencies:</h4>
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li>Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation 
Implementation</li>
<li>Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li>Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Special requirements:</h4>
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Time: 12pm – 12.30 pm (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: Free

Access Methods: Mouse

Introductory Level (Webinar)
Introducing Ace Centre&#8217;s Look2Talk resource: an award-winning guide to making a communication book for children who communicate using eye pointing.
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Cost: FREE
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Look2Talk – 5th May 2022

Learn about switch control as an access method. This course will introduce you to the different types of switches available and how these can be used to independently control a range of activities.
<h4>Course aim:</h4>
To introduce switch control as an access method and consider what and how it can be used.
<h4>You will learn:</h4>
<ul>
<li>To name different types of switches</li>
<li>To recognise different ways that switches can be used and activities they can control</li>
<li>To identify skills required for switching</li>
</ul>
<h4>Course includes:</h4>
A live webinar. This webinar complements the self-directed online study course.
<h4>Suitable for:</h4>
Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities. This webinar will enable you to work towards the following:
<h4>IPAACKS competencies:</h4>
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li>Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation 
Implementation</li>
<li>Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li>Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Special requirements:</h4>
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Cost: Free
Time: 12pm – 12.30 pm (a link will be available in the course when you log in)

Access Methods: Switch

An introduction to using eyegaze as an access method. This course will introduce you to the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eyegaze as a control method.
<h4>Course aim:</h4>
To introduce switch control as an access method and consider what and how it can be used.
<h4>You will learn:</h4>
<ul>
<li>To recognise the terminology associate with using eye gaze as an access method</li>
<li>To recognise the different systems that are available</li>
<li>To identify different skills required to use eyegaze functionally for control</li>
</ul>
<h4>Course includes:</h4>
A live webinar. This webinar complements the self-directed online study course.
<h4>Suitable for:</h4>
Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities. This webinar will enable you to work towards the following:
<h4>IPAACKS competencies:</h4>
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li>Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation 
Implementation</li>
<li>Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li>Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Special requirements:</h4>
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Time: 12pm – 12.30 pm (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: Free

Access Methods: Eyegaze

Learn about using voice as a method to control computers and electronic devices. This webinar will consider the range of equipment available and the vocal, cognitive and visual skills that are required to use it reliably.
Course aim:
To summarise different ways that voice can be used to provide control of computers and electronic devices for typing and environmental controls. You will be introduced to the range of solutions available and how they can be used.
You will learn:
• To recognise the how voice can be used for typing and control 
• To identify the skills required to use voice as an access method
Course includes:
A live webinar. This webinar complements the self-directed online study course.
Suitable for:
Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities. This webinar will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li>Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation 
Implementation</li>
<li>Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li>Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Time: 12pm – 12.30 pm (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: Free
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