Apps: Accessibility for the road aheadRobert McLaren and Adam HylandDiversity and Ability (DnA)robert.mclaren@dnamatters.co.uk, adam@dnamatters.co.ukThe workshop will facilitate a discussion andprovide an overview of how free/low-cost appscan complement existing Assistive Technology(AT) provision. It will also focus on the role ofsuch technology in ensuring that, even with changes to the DSA, all neurodiverse learnersare able to benefit from key study techniquesand strategies. Participants will explore howchanges within DSA and the growing popularityof agile apps create a greater role for free/low cost AT for SpLD students. They will gain acomprehensive understanding of the range ofapps available, and the study strategies theycomplement. Participants will also have theopportunity to reflect upon the application ofthese ideas to their practice.
