1. What?
   1. Definition
      1. Assistive technologies are devices or software used to support students with their learning . They promote greater independence by enabling individuals to perform tasks that they had difficulty with or were unable to accomplish on their own
   2. Specialist and Mainstream
      1. Hardware
      2. Software
2. Where?
   1. College network
   2. MSB for home use
3. Why?
   1. Legal and moral duty (Equality Act)
   2. Accessibility/Reasonable adjustment
4. Challenges
   1. Training
      1. IAs
         1. New staff
         2. Time
         3. Availability
      2. Students
         1. IT Skills
         2. Stigma
         3. Motivation
   2. Availability
      1. home use
5. Training/Support
   1. Support for Learning Centre
      1. IA's 1:1
   2. Software training guides/videos
   3. Youtube videos
6. Who?
   1. Students with additional support needs
   2. All students
7. Benefits
   1. Enables access to learning content
   2. Promotes independent learning
   3. Develops digital literacies
   4. Motivates learners
   5. Supports/Improves literacy skills
   6. Promotes retention and achievement