This online webinar will give you introduction to Computer Aided Design in Assistive Technology, CAD in AT. CAD software to develop assistive technologies is more accessible than ever with competitive pricing and feature-packed software able to run on mainstream computers.
Course aim:
We’ll review how CAD software tools can be used in AT development and how you can take advantage of some of the key benefits. Different approaches to CAD will be reviewed and we’ll explain how to use these tools, for example to be able to access local manufacturing such as 3D printing.
You’ll see how easy it is to get started and how our CAD in AT series of courses can help build your knowledge.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>An introduction to CAD and what it is</li>
<li>Benefits as they relate to assistive technology development</li>
<li>An overview of current software packages</li>
<li>2D or 3D CAD?</li>
<li>Understanding the differences between parametric and surface 3D modelling</li>
<li>Differences between types of CAD software</li>
<li>Using built-in and cloud file management approaches to manage design output</li>
<li>Managing design changes and version control.</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
A pre-recorded webinar supported by online materials and resources for follow up.
Suitable for:
Anyone who works in assistive technology who would like to understand how CAD can benefit their organisation and how to develop future learning. (Unlimited numbers)
IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
Log in to Ace Centre Learning.
Cost: Free
Time:
Available from 1st April 2022

On-demand course

This online webinar will give you introduction to Computer Aided Design in Assistive Technology, CAD in AT. CAD software to develop assistive technologies is more accessible than ever with competitive pricing and feature-packed software able to run on mainstream computers.

Online course

Engineering

CAD in AT: Introduction

Learn about using voice as a method to control computers and electronic devices. This online course will consider the range of equipment available and the vocal, cognitive and visual skills that are required to use it reliably. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 3 months.
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:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The latest technology available for using speech to control devices</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">A brief overview of the skills required to use voice efficiently</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">What speech can and can&#8217;t do across the most popular devices</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">How to use voice-controlled devices if you use augmentative &amp; alternative communication (AAC)</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Interactive online activities, videos and signposting to further information.
Suitable for:
Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities. This online course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation</li>
</ul>
Implementation
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">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
Cost: £30

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

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

Access

Access Methods – Voice

Discover more about mouse control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a mouse. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 3 months.
Course aim:
To introduce Mouse control as an access method and adaptations that can enable the user to improve their control.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>What skills are needed for mouse use</li>
<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>
Course includes:
Interactive online activities, videos and signposting to further information.
Suitable for:
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 online course 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</li>
</ul>
Implementation
<ul>
<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
Cost: £30

Access Methods – Mouse

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. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 3 months.
Course aim:
To introduce switch control as an access method and consider what and how it can be used.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To recognise a switch and what it can be used for</li>
<li>To identify different types of switches</li>
<li>To recognise different ways that switches can be used and activities they can control</li>
<li>The skills required to use a switch and how to teach them</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Interactive online activities, videos and signposting to further information.
Suitable for:
Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities. This online course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
Identifying Needs
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation</li>
</ul>
Implementation
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Knowledge of a range of different access methods</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT</li>
</ul>
Facilitating Learning
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">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
Cost: £30

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. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 3 months.
Course aim:
To introduce switch control as an access method and consider what and how it can be used.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>Why eye tracking technology has become so popular in the past decade</li>
<li>A brief overview of the skills required to use eye gaze efficiently</li>
<li>The types of eye tracking technology that is currently available and the features of this tech</li>
<li>Examples of considerations you might want to make when seeing if eye tracking technology will work for you or someone you know</li>
<li>How we can develop our eye gaze skills to make the most out of eye tracking</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Interactive online activities, videos and signposting to further information.
Suitable for:
Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities. This online course 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</li>
</ul>
Implementation
<ul>
<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
Cost: £30

Access Methods – Eyegaze

Discover more about touch control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a touchscreen. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 3 months.
Course aim:
To introduce Touch as an access method and adaptations that can enable the user to improve their control.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>How touch as an access method fits in with other approaches used by people with disabilities</li>
<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>
<li>To name free features that are built in to devices that make it easier to use touch to interact</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Interactive online activities, videos and signposting to further information.
Suitable for: 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 online course 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</li>
</ul>
Implementation
<ul>
<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
Cost: £30

Access Methods – Touch

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.
Course aim:
To raise your awareness of the fundamental skills required when interacting with a person who uses AAC
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To describe typical characteristics of AAC interactions</li>
<li>To identify 4 things that you can do to support an interaction with an AAC user</li>
<li>To use point talking with a communication chart to interact with an AAC user</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
Free access to online learning activities.
Suitable for:
Anyone working with people who use AAC. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
<ul>
<li>AAC Leadership</li>
<li>Aware of how to communicate with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Facilitating AAC Learning</li>
<li>Able to model positive interaction in relation to communicating with someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
Log in to Ace Centre Learning
Cost: FREE

Exploring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) that supports face-to-face communication.

Communication

Communication Partners

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

iOS Accessibility

Splash! is a unique Maths and Shapes software programme. It has been designed to support pupils who have difficulties with access and are unable to manipulate tools for measurement and drawing. It contains activities and worksheets that cover: number, geometry and shapes, measurement and graphs. Splash! can be controlled using a mouse and/or keyboard and has features that support pupils with low vision.
This course provides videos and guidance for support staff to learn how to use the software. Splash! is available for purchase or as a 30 day trial from <a href="http://www.splash-city.com/">http://www.splash-city.com/</a>

Course aim:
Learn how to use Splash! software. Splash! is an accessible Maths software program that enables students to manipulate shape and measurement tools and record their maths activities using alternative access methods.
You will learn:
To setup a new user in Splash! with appropriate accessibility options to meet individual requirements 
To use the tools in Splash! and create number, geometry, shapes, measures and graphs activities for a student.
Suitable for:
Staff supporting pupils to access the Maths curriculum. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
Assistive Technology (AT) competencies:
Technology: Preparation, Adaptation &amp; Integration
Knowledge of how to create learning activities using appropriate software packages
Course includes:
8 Months access to online learning with instructional videos, handouts and activities to enable you to learn about the software.
Special requirements:
You will need access to Splash! software.
Cost: £30

Exploring ways to support written communication and learning.

Education

Splash!

Learn the key concepts for 3D parametric modelling using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software.
Course aim:
Using the Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD package, you will develop an understanding of the key concepts of 3D parametric modelling using sketches and features.
We’ll develop real-world solutions and reference some additional online resources. In the second session we’ll look at developing assemblies of components, the difference between top-down and bottom-up modelling and an introduction to drawings.
A one hour preparatory drop-in webinar will ensure you have appropriate software setup and running on your own device with an active licence (where relevant). Delegates are required to use Autodesk Fusion 360 on their own device.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To use a 3D CAD package to produce a solid model of a real world assistive technology device ready for 3D printing.</li>
<li>Sketches and features (Session 1)</li>
<li>Derive feature (Session 1)</li>
<li>Introduction to assemblies (Session 2)</li>
<li>Top down vs. bottom up assembly modelling (Session 2)</li>
<li>Introduction to drawings (Session 2)</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
An introductory, live, drop-in webinar will ensure delegates have appropriate software set up on their devices. There will be approximately 1 hour of preparation before the live sessions using online learning resources. The main sessions (Session 1 and Session 2) will be run using Microsoft Teams with a live activity where delegates will follow and repeat on their local machine.
Suitable for:
The CAD in AT series has been developed for makers, designers, engineers and others involved in the development of assistive technologies. Little or no previous experience is required but you need to be competent in using standard computer software. The approaches used may also be useful to those who have previous experience using CAD software.
Max 20 participants
IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
The course will use Autodesk Fusion 360 for the live activity. You will need to have a version of Autodesk Fusion 360 installed on your local machine to be able to follow the live examples. You will need to use Microsoft Teams for the live online training. You will need to access online resources and Ace Centre Learning using a web browser.
Cost: £30 This is an introductory offer
Time:
<ul>
<li>24th May (Webinar) 16.00 – 17.00 UTC+1</li>
<li>7th June (Live online study) 13.30 – 16.30 UTC +1</li>
<li>14th June (Live online study) 13.30 – 16.30 UTC +1</li>
</ul>

Runs on specific date

Learn the key concepts for 3D parametric modelling using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software.

CAD in AT: 3D Parametric Modelling

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 how the 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 UTC +1  (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: Free

Webinar

Access Methods: Voice

Developing Level (Teacher-supported online study) 

This course is in two sessions:
Tuesday 14.06.22 &#8211; 9.30am &#8211; 12.30pm, UTC +1: An introduction to the Profile, who it is suitable for, and how it should be implemented. Learn about the development of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC, and how to administer it. Following Part 1 you are encouraged to undertake the profile.
Tuesday 05.07.22 &#8211; 9:30 &#8211; 12:30pm, UTC +1: Discover how to use the profile to identify appropriate vocabulary for AAC and create communication targets to support personal development. This session will support you to utilise the tool, identify priority communication targets and a plan to implement them.
Course aim: 
Explore the Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC and receive guidance and supervision to complete the profile and utilise information gathered to plan further interventions.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To describe a person’s functional communication skills</li>
<li>To use the Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC to identify communication targets</li>
<li>To plan targeted activities to enable communication development and measure progress.</li>
</ul>
Suitable for:
Practitioners working with people who use AAC who are responsible for identifying AAC requirements and enabling use of AAC across different environments. This course will enable you to work towards the following :
IPAACKS competencies:
<ul>
<li>Assessment
<ul>
<li>Able to carry out an informal AAC assessment with guidance and/or using an existing proforma</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Implementation
<ul>
<li>Able to select and format vocabulary appropriate to the person using AAC, with guidance as appropriate</li>
<li>Able to independently set personalised goals and monitor change against these goals</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Review
<ul>
<li>Aware of the need to monitor whether or not an individual’s current AAC system continues to meet their needs</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Course Includes:
This is a teacher supported online course and includes 3 Months access to online learning materials and 2 live webinars.
Special requirements:
A copy of the Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC available from: https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/pragmatics-profile-people-use-aac/
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers for the live webinar: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Cost: £120

Implementing the Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support AAC users. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.
Course aim:
To raise your awareness of the fundamental skills required when interacting with a person who uses AAC
You will learn:
To describe typical characteristics of AAC interactions 
To identify 4 things that you can do to support an interaction with an AAC user 
To use point talking with a communication chart to interact with an AAC user
Course includes:
Free access to online learning activities.
Suitable for:
Anyone working with people who use AAC. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
IPAACKS competencies:
AAC Leadership
<ul>
<li>Aware of how to communicate with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
</ul>
Facilitating AAC Learning
<ul>
<li>Able to model positive interaction in relation to communicating with someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
Log in to Ace Centre Learning
Cost: FREE
Time: 12.30-1.30 pm UTC+1 (a link will be available in the course when you log in)

Becoming a Communication Partner

Learn the key concepts for creating engineering drawings using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software.
Course aim:
Building on the previous 3D Parametric Modelling session, this course will run through creating an engineering drawing from a 3D design. We will also look at how to manage file storage and design changes.
At the end of the session you will be able to create an engineering drawing from a template customised for their organisation.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>Creating a drawing sheet template customised for your organisation</li>
<li>To produce and dimension and engineering drawing using orthographic projection</li>
<li>To Create and exploded view and add to the drawing sheet</li>
<li>Add an isometric view to the drawing sheet</li>
<li>Identify resources to dimension and label drawings to an appropriate standard</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
There will be approximately 1 hour of preparation before the live session using online learning resources. The main session will be run using Microsoft Teams with a live activity where delegates will follow and repeat on their local m@pachine.
Suitable for:
This programme has been developed for makers, designers, engineers and others involved in the development of assistive technologies. Little previous experience is required but you need to be competent in using standard computer software. The approached used will be useful for those who have some previous experience using CAD software.
It’s preferred that you have already completed our sessions on 2D CAD and 3D CAD.
Max 20 participants

IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
The course will use Autodesk Fusion 360 for the live activity. You will need to have a version of Autodesk Fusion 360 installed on your local machine to be able to follow the live examples. You will need to use Microsoft Teams for the live online training. You will need to access online resources and Ace Centre Learning using a web browser.
Cost: £30 This is an introductory offer
Time:  28th June 2022, 13.30 – 16.30 UTC+1

Learn the key concepts for creating engineering drawings using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software.

CAD in AT: Engineering Drawing and Design Management

<h2>Course aim:</h2>
To recognise the skills required to use AAC and how to positively support AAC interactions. This is a self-directed online course encouraging you to reflect on your behaviours as a communication partner and support the development of skills in others.
<h2>You will learn:</h2>
To describe the skills required to use an AAC system; 
To discriminate between directive and non-directive language; 
To identify communication partners skills to develop; 
To embed effective communication partner skills in a setting.
<h2>Suitable for:</h2>
Practitioners supporting AAC users to develop their communication skills and learn how to use their AAC system effectively. This course will enable you to work towards the following:
<h2>IPAACKS competencies:</h2>
Implementation:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the role of skilled communication partners in enhancing communication for the person using AAC</li>
<li>Able to independently promote effective use of the AAC system to the team around the person using AAC</li>
<li>Able to identify the barriers for an individual and provide practical solutions to overcome them, seeking support if required</li>
<li>Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AAC</li>
<li>Support the person using AAC to develop the required knowledge and skills</li>
</ul>
AAC Leadership:
<ul>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
</ul>
Facilitating AAC Learning:
<ul>
<li>Able to model positive interaction in relation to their communicating with someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
<h2>Course includes:</h2>
Webinar and self-directed online learning materials including videos and activities.
<h2>Special requirements:</h2>
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, FireFox, Safari or Safari Mobile
Time: 12.30 – 1.30 pm UTC (a link will be available in the course when you log in)
Cost: £30

Coaching Communication Partners

Learn to scan a 3D object and use 3D surface modelling software to refine and edit the design.
Course aim:
You will hand-mould a 3D object using a modelling material which will then be scanned using an app on a mobile device. The scanned data will then be manipulated and edited using software to enable other components to be assembled to it. We’ll produce a production-ready file ready for local manufacturing such as 3D printing.
A one hour preparatory drop-in webinar will ensure you have appropriate software setup and running on your own device with an active licence (where relevant). We will use a combination of Autodesk Meshmixer, Autodesk Fusion 360 and the Qlone mobile app.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To use a 3D CAD package to manipulate scanned object data</li>
<li>Measure the surface model</li>
<li>Produce production ready file for 3D printing</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
An introductory, live, drop-in webinar will ensure delegates have appropriate software set up on their devices. There will be approximately 1 hour of preparation before the live sessions using online learning resources. The main session will be run using Microsoft Teams with a live activity where delegates will follow and repeat on their local machine.
Suitable for:
The CAD in AT series has been developed for makers, designers, engineers and others involved in the development of assistive technologies. Little or no previous experience is required but you need to be competent in using standard computer software. The approaches used may also be useful to those who have previous experience using CAD software.
Max 20 participants

IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
The course will use Autodesk Fusion 360 for the live activity. You will need to have a version of Autodesk Meshmixer and Autodesk Fusion 360 installed on your local machine and Qlone on a mobile device to be able to follow the live examples. You will need to use Microsoft Teams for the live online training. You will need to access online resources and Ace Centre Learning using a web browser.
Cost: £30 This is an introductory offer
Time:
<ul>
<li>6th September (Webinar) 16.00 – 17.00 UTC +1</li>
<li>21st September 13.30 – 16.30  UTC +1 (Live online study)</li>
</ul>

Learn to scan a 3D object and use 3D surface modelling software to refine and edit the design.

CAD in AT: 3D Surface Modelling

Local standards and regulations are important considerations when developing assistive technologies.  While they can appear extremely complex, in reality they may be simpler than you first think.
Course aim:
Complimenting our CAD in AT range of courses, this session will develop your knowledge of the assistive technology regulatory framework in the UK/EU and the applicable relevant British, European and International Standards. We will cover key pieces of regulation and the primary standards that apply.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>How standards are developed and the standards hierarchy</li>
<li>Relevant British, European and international standards including ISO 13485 (Quality), BS EN 12182/BS EN ISO 21856 Assistive products and the standards covering specific types of assistive technology</li>
<li>The current and future regulatory framework in the UK and EU around Medical Devices</li>
<li>Consumer protection legislation</li>
<li>Testing</li>
<li>Contributing to standards development</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
A live, interactive webinar will be run using Microsoft Teams.
Suitable for:
The CAD in AT series has been developed for makers, designers, engineers and others involved in the development of assistive technologies.
Max 20 participants

IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
You will need to use Microsoft Teams for the live online training. You will need to access online resources and Ace Centre Learning using a web browser.
Cost: £30 This is an introductory offer
Time:
<ul>
<li>18th October 2022, 13.30 – 16.30  UTC +1 (Live online study)</li>
</ul>

Local standards and regulations are important considerations when developing assistive technologies.  While they can appear extremely complex, in reality they may be simpler than you first think.

Engineering Standards and Regulations in Assistive Technology UK/Europe

Understand how to take a simple electronic design and develop a manufacture-ready printed circuit board (PCB) design using CAD, assemble the manufactured board and create a simple Arduino sketch.
Course aim:
Developing an idea into a working electronic device is simpler than you may think! There is a huge range of online resources but it can be bewildering to know where to start.
Using an existing accessibility switch interface design, you will use CAD software to develop the PCB which we send for manufacture (included in the cost). In the second session, after a 4 week break to allow for manufacture, we will assemble the design and develop a simple Arduino sketch to produce a fully functioning switch interface.
You will learn:
<ul>
<li>To use a CAD package to produce a production-ready PCB from an existing circuit design (Session 1)</li>
<li>Using part libraries (Session 1)</li>
<li>Assemble electronic components onto a PCB and solder in place (Session 2)</li>
<li>Develop a simple Arduino sketch (Session 2)</li>
</ul>
Course includes:
An introductory, live, drop-in webinar will ensure delegates have appropriate software set up on their devices. There will be approximately 1 hour of preparation before the live sessions using online learning resources. The main sessions (Session 1 and Session 2) will be run using Microsoft Teams with a live activity where delegates will follow and repeat on their local machine.
Suitable for:
The CAD in AT series has been developed for makers, designers, engineers and others involved in the development of assistive technologies. Little or no previous experience is required but you need to be competent in using standard computer software. The approaches used may also be useful to those who have previous experience using CAD software.
Max 20 participants

IPAACKS competencies:
Management of Resources
<ul>
<li>Aware of legal and policy frameworks in reference to correct and safe use of AAC equipment (e.g. Medical Device Directives, Risk Assessments etc.)</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to create resources to support the safe use of AAC technology</li>
</ul>
Special requirements:
The course will use appropriate CAD software. You will need to use Microsoft Teams for the live online training. You will need to access online resources and Ace Centre Learning using a web browser. An awareness or electronics would be useful.
Cost: £30 This is an introductory offer
Time:
1st November 2022 (Webinar) 16.00 – 17.00 UTC
8th November (Live online study) 13.30 – 16.30 UTC
29th November (Live online study) 13.30 – 16.30 UTC

Understand how to take a simple electronic design and develop a manufacture-ready printed circuit board (PCB) design using CAD, assemble the manufactured board and create a simple Arduino sketch.

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