Education websites
This page contains some information and links given at the 2008 NECCPS Annual Meeting
New technologies to support learning - Mike Stansfield, Head of Physical & Medical Needs, Sunderland Education
Inclusive Technology Inclusive Technology is a major supplier of software and equipment for people with special educational needs. Excellent site with lots of useful background information. Wide range of information sheets, demo versions of programs and software upgrades
Keytools Keytools are suppliers of a wide range of alternative keyboards, mice, etc., access software and other equipment.
Learning Grids Masses of free curriculum-based resources for Clicker and other Crick software.
Liberator Core business is AAC systems but they also market everything from switches through to head pointing mouse alternatives. Liberator markets AbleNet equipment in the UK.
ACE Centre North Offers a range of services enabling access to technology for pupils and students with physical and/or communication impairments. Downloadable information sheets.
Adapt IT Supply adjustable height tables, special needs software, special keyboards, mice and any other assistive technology device to help with mobility problems, visual impairment, dyslexia or learning difficulties.
CBeebies BBC children's site, with lots of games and resources relating to children's programmes.
Contact a Family provides advice and support to children with disabilities, whatever the medical condition of the child. Maintains a directory of support groups for parents of children with rare conditions.
Crick Software Crick Software are the designers of Clicker and other software for people with disabilities. Download updates to software and huge collection of Clicker Learning Grids.
Don Johnston Provides an array of critical intervention products for all components of balanced literacy instruction: reading intervention, writing intervention and computer access products.
Easiaids Supplier of communication aids, amplifiers, page turners and other equipment. Basic online catalogue.
FreeFoto Over 40,000 well categorised photos, including nature, food and drink, places, etc.. Lots of UK photos.
Interconnections Electronic Bulletin Interconnections is an independent service which focuses on children with complex needs and their families. It was established in 1995 to help health, education and social services improve their support for these children and families. In pursuit of effective support Interconnections organises seminars and conferences, publishes manuals for service development, facilitates multi-agency discussions and planning, helps bring parents into decision-making, trains keyworkers and promotes the Team-Around-the-Child approach.
Makaton Vocabulary Development Project Comprehensive site with details of Makaton symbols, including an introduction to the system, training courses and details of resources that can be purchased.
Possum Controls Leading suppliers of environmental control systems, including GEWA and now AAC as well, with the purchase of Cambridge Adaptive Communication who are manufacturers of Cameleon and other AAC equipment. UK agents for Words+.
REM supplier of educational software.
SEMERC Providers of software, hardware and information for pupils with special educational needs in mainsteam education and at home.
The Dyslexia Institute Information on dyslexia
Leisure opportunities for children and young people with cerebral palsy - Drs Jill Kisler & Alison Guadagno, SpRs in Paediatric Neurology:
Cumbria Disability Sport & Leisure Directory This directory aims to provide up to date information on the current provision for children, young people and adults with a disability in each Local Authority area in Cumbria.
Network Newsletter Newsletter for families of children with disability put together by Northumberland County Council.
Riding for the Disabled Association RDA is a federation of Member Groups, which are dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, through the provision of opportunities for riding and/or carriage driving.
Splash Attack! Accessible session with tracking hoists from changing rooms into the pool at Sir Charles Parsons School, Walker, Newcastle
English Federation of Disability Sport English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. Includes a section on CP sport.
