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Programme

You don't need to book sessions; just turn up on the day.
All times shown are UK timezone.

Printable programme


8:30 - 9:20am

Exhibition and registration

9:30 - 10:15am

Welcome session in (Godfrey Thomson Hall)
and the keynote speaker: Dr. Sarah Moseley

Time slot: 10:25 - 10:55am

Communication Pathway
Room 1.19:
Access to Literacy and the Curriculum for Students who have Complex Access Needs and/or rely on AAC


Length of presentation is 30 mins (10:25 - 10:55am)


Presenter(s):
Marion Stanton, CandLE

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Dyslexia Pathway
Room 1.21:
From early learners to exam success: one toolbar, every learner supported


Length of presentation is 30 mins (10:25 - 10:55am)


Presenter(s):
Paddy McGrath and Danielle McKernan, Everway

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Complex Needs Pathway
Room 1.37:
Symbla - Widgit's new Learning App


30 mins (10:25 - 10:55am)


Presenter(s):
Sue White and Lisa Pinkerton, Widgit

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

10:55 - 11:30am

Exhibition and break

Time slot: 11:35 - 12:05pm

Communication Pathway
Room 1.19:
Connecting Literacy and AAC: Collaboration in Action


Length of presentation is 30 mins (11:35 - 12:05pm)


Presenter(s):
Jake Rourke, Jabbla UK

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Dyslexia Pathway
Room 1.21:
Mind Mapping with AYOA to Kickstart the Writing Process


Length of presentation is 30 mins (11:35 - 12:05pm)


Presenter(s):
James Wright, Ayoa

Suitable for:
Primary, Secondary, FE & HE

Complex Needs Pathway
Room 1.37:
Introducing ToFFEE Proximity Switches from Pretorian Technologies


30 mins (11:35 - 12:05pm)


Presenter(s):
Bob Sagoo, Pretorian Technologies

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Time slot: 12:15 - 12:45pm

Communication Pathway
Room 1.19:
Using core word kits to develop communication


Length of presentation is 30 mins (12:15 - 12:45pm)


Presenter(s):
Nicola McSweeney and Tina Donnelly

Suitable for:
Primary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Dyslexia Pathway
Room 1.21:
Small changes, big impact: Our assistive technology journey


Length of presentation is 30 mins (12:15 - 12:45pm)


Presenter(s):
Paula Kinnon, SfL Teacher, Inverclyde

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary

Complex Needs Pathway
Room 1.37:
Small steps with AI: Try it, believe it


30 mins (12:15 - 12:45pm)


Presenter(s):
Aileen Wallace, Graeme High School, Falkirk Council

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

12:50 - 1:50pm

Lunch
(Godfrey Thomson Hall)

Time slot: 1:50 - 2:20pm

Communication Pathway
Room 1.19:
AAC and me


Length of presentation is 30 mins (1:50 - 2:20pm)


Presenter(s):
Fraser Somerville

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Dyslexia Pathway
Room 1.21:
See yourself on screen: Creating music videos


Length of presentation is 30 mins (1:50 - 2:20pm)


Presenter(s):
Kevin McPhee, Westfield Secondary School, Edinburgh

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, FE & HE, Special Schools, ASN bases

Complex Needs Pathway
Room 1.37:
Empowering inclusive play and communication through AAC; a relational practice based approach at Saltersgate School


30 mins (1:50 - 2:20pm)


Presenter(s):
Rea Gourlay and Keela Marr, Saltersgate, Midlothian

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Time slot: 2:35 - 3:05pm

Communication Pathway
Room 1.19:
Tech and Talking Mats: Giving AAC Users a Voice using a Total Communication Approach


Length of presentation is 30 mins (2:35 - 3:05pm)


Presenter(s):
Paula Douglas, Talking Mats

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Dyslexia Pathway
Room 1.21:
Supporting writing with Clicker Apps


Length of presentation is 30 mins (2:35 - 3:05pm)


Presenter(s):
James Cheesman, Crick Software

Suitable for:
Primary, Special Schools, ASN bases

Complex Needs Pathway
Room 1.37:
First look at Symboloud


30 mins (2:35 - 3:05pm)


Presenter(s):
Russell Smith, Dad in a Shed

Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases

3:15 - 3:45pm

Raffle Prize draw / Closing conference comments
(Godfrey Thomson Hall)