Using technology to overcome difficultiesassociated with SpLD: success stories andlessons learntAbi JamesUniversity of Southampton a.james@soton.ac.ukThis symposium, led by members of theBDA New Technologies Committee, will giveattendees the opportunity to learn aboutsome of the technology-based strategies thatcan help children and adults remove digitalaccessibility barriers confronting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties. Drawing on theirexperiences of working within schools, collegesand the workplace, the speakers will report onhow technology-based tools have been usedin different settings, discuss factors impactingsuccessful implementation as well as introduceattendees to some of the latest technologiesavailable.
