Education supported by new technology: the great liberator, the pathway in the modern world to opportunity and the gateway to prosperity, not just for some, but for all
Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP, 31st January 2007

A photo of a pile of text books with a red apple resting on the top

Links

You can find formal announcements of the project at:
teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/arpp/
teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/arpp/access/

Other websites of interest:

Please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites.

Altformat.org
An independent portal focusing on how developments in the production of alternative format materials are transforming the education of visually impaired and dyslexic students of all ages.

Dolphin Computer Access Ltd.
Assistive technology company who create software to provide access to computers and text for users who have sight impairments or specific learning difficulties. Dolphin develop EasyConverter - the main conversion tool that is being used in this project.

Inclusive Technology
Offering a range of educational software and computer access devices, communication aids and assistive technology for learners with special educational needs. A Becta Home Access SEN supplier.

British Dyslexia Association
Offering advice, information and help to families, professionals and dyslexic individuals. Committed to raising awareness and understanding of dyslexia.

Dyslexia Action
A national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.

Royal National Institute of Blind People
The UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
UK government department with responsibility for children's services, families, schools, education, and the Respect Task force.

Texthelp
Developers of innovative, assistive software to support individuals with their reading, writing and research skills in Education, the Workplace and at Home.

Claroread
A software company that develops and licenses assistive software, including speech technology, image technology and touch technology. Developers of ClaroRead.

Microlink PC
Microlink PC specialise in the supply of computer hardware, software and other specialised equipment to support people with disabilities. Dr. Nasser Siabi from Microlink PC has very generously supplied the project with 44 Olympus DS40 recorders which will be used by pupils in the trials to play books in audio format and record their feedback. We would also like to thank Olympus (olympus.co.uk) who are joint sponsors of these devices.