A collection of alternative formats and resources to support learners with additional needs

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Switch Accessible PowerPoint template

A switch accessible PowerPoint template which uses Action Buttons to allow interaction and navigation.

To connect to a switch device such as a jelly bean switch you will need to download a switch driver, for example, the free switch driver from Sensory Software

Right click on the link below and select ‘Save Link As’ then save the file to a location of your choice, eg, My Documents or Desktop.

switch-powerpoint template

Numeracy Toolbar

This is a numeracy resource which uses the Excel AutoSum to create calculations in Word.  You simply type the answer to the question in the answer cell, place the cursor in the check box and then click on the floating AutoSum toolbar to see in your answer is correct.

Right click on the link below and select ‘Save Link As’ then save the file to a location of your choice, eg, My Documents or Desktop.

numeracy-toolbar

PowerPoint Multiple Choice Template

PowerPoint logo A PowerPoint template for creating multiple choice questions using only one slide. The text and content can be customised and questions and answers can be set up to appear in a different sequence.

Right click on the link below and select ‘Save Link As’ then save the file to a location of your choice, eg, My Documents or Desktop.

multiplechoicetemplate

Overlay: Intellikeys

Intellikeys logo

A QWERTY overlay for left-handed users. Arrow keys and other features normally positioned on the right of the keyboard have been relocated to the left hand side.

You must have Intellikeys software and keyboard to run this file.

Right click on the link below and select ‘Save Link As’ then save the file to a location of your choice, eg, My Documents or Desktop.

lefthand_overlay_-keyboard

My Word Bar

My Word Bar is a lexicon based floating toolbar which can help learners with spelling difficulties. It uses AutoText entries which are placed on to the toolbar. The toolbar can be customised to suit the needs of individual learners.

Right click on the link below and select ‘Save Link As’ then save the file to a location of your choice, eg, My Documents or Desktop.

my-word-bar

JISC TechDis Accessibility Toolbar

The JISC TechDis Accessibiity toolbar is a floating toolbar which can be used to create accessible Word documents.

Right click on the link below and select ‘Save Link As’ then save the file to a location of your choice, eg, My Documents or Desktop.

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