Action for Children works with disabled children, young people and their families. Their mission is to help them live the lives they choose by providing fun, inclusive and flexible support.
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IT for Disabled Kids
IT for disabilities - especially the development of the iPad - has opened a whole new world for children with all kinds of disabilities. iPads are increasingly being used in school as a teaching aid. First we've listed the types of ways your child can communicate and the technology you might want to try out, then we've got some brilliant links to apps and websites where you can find even more. Apps for Kids You'll discover a huge number of apps, many of which are free. So click to page 2 on this screen and open up a whole new world of fun! These are some of the best free apps we've found, but let us know if you have some gems too.
Make sure you also check out our grants and sensory toys sections.
You'll also find detailed information about computer adaptations and cool kit, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), apps and programmes for learning and sensory apps by clicking on the buttons at the top of this page.
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Cererba Innovation Centre
Cerebra Innovation Centre (CIC) is a team of designers producing unique equipment for disabled children. They can help you find suitable products or build you a new product free of charge! Check out the link see examples of the work they have done with new and innovative ideas. Please get in touch if you would like them to help in any way.
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Designability is a national charity joining expertise and knowledge to enhance people’s lives. They are engineering and design experts with a passion for creating life-changing assistive technologies. They conduct original research and develop commercial products that meet real needs. They create great looking, easy-to-use designs that go beyond basic functionality.
A charity that supports teachers of pupils with learning difficulties including production of support materials and workshops.
Inclusive Technology provides the very best special educational needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids, eye gaze and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty.
