Accessibility and Inclusion - RSC West Midlands
An introduction to the work of the service with regard to web 2.0, social media and digital accessabilityAlison Wootton
Knowledge, skills and reskilling – where does the MSc fit in?
Accessibility and Inclusion - RSC West Midlands
1. Accessibility and Inclusion
RSC West Midlands
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RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning
2. Raising Awareness
We offer support , advice and information in the following areas:
Strategic advice and guidance for integrating inclusive practice into the learning
environment
Support for staff development, including resources, self evaluation and Moodle
courses
Best practice case studies promoting the use of assistive technology with
learners
Information regarding the Single Equality Duty
Safeguarding and e-safety advice and support for practitioner and vulnerable
learners
Open source software eg. Xerte and Moodle for the creation of Learning
Objections
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3. How can we help
Websites and Wikis.
www.rsc-wm.ac.uk
http://wiki.rscsystems.org.uk
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4. Raising Awareness
Blogs and Nings
http://inclusive.ning.com/
http://rscstaffdev.blogspot.com/ www.rsc-wm.ac.uk
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5. Try Before You Buy
Accessibility Kit
Loan for 4 -6 weeks
iPad,
Zed Pen,
EeePc
Video Cameras
MP3 Player
Sony E book Reader
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Live Scribe
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7. Open Source Software
Edu Apps is a suite of Open
Source Software
Access Apps provides a range of
solutions to support writing, reading
and planning, as well as sensory,
cognitive and physical difficulties.
http://www.rsc-ne-
scotland.ac.uk/eduapps/index.php
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8. Open Source Software
My Study Bar
Case Studies
My Study Bar
Tutorial
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9. Contact Details
RSC West Midlands
Technology Center
Science Park
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 9RU
Telephone 01902 518982
Mobile 07787300414
Email a.wootton@rsc-
wm.ac.uk
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10. Contact Details
RSC West Midlands
Technology Center
Science Park
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 9RU
Telephone 01902 518982
Mobile 07787300414
Email a.wootton@rsc-
wm.ac.uk
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