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Many students face barriers in reading, writing or organising their thinking, and assistive technology helps remove these barriers so they can fully access and demonstrate their learning.

This webinar introduces practical assistive technology tools that support literacy by helping students access text, create written work and engage meaningfully with curriculum content.

It gives you clear guidance on when and how to use different AT tools, what features matter, and how to implement them effectively to improve student participation and outcomes.

The webinar is designed for teachers, learning support staff and school leaders who support students with reading, writing or broader learning difficulties.  It is also a great resource for parents looking to support their children using AT.

You will learn how text-to-speech, speech-to-text, predictive spelling and audiovisual tools work, when to use them, what features to look for, and what considerations ensure successful use in classrooms.

The webinar includes practical demonstrations, examples of commonly used tools, implementation tips, key considerations for different environments and a clear set of take-away principles.

Your school will gain evidence-informed approaches for integrating AT consistently across classrooms, improving access, equity and student engagement while strengthening teacher capability.

Yes — this webinar is grounded in research showing that assistive technology enhances access but must be paired with high-quality instruction, explicit teaching and appropriate scaffolding for maximum impact.