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Technical SupportSpecially Adapted Toys and Games for Christmas
Many children with special needs are prevented from enjoying the toys and games their peers take for granted because their disability simply won’t allow them to operate the controls. Now parents of kids with physical problems which limit their motor skills and dexterity can make Christmas special with a new collection of specially adapted toys from Excitim Limited, called Dream-Products.
With prices ranging from £34 to £200, Dream-Products will make this an unforgettable Christmas for many disabled children who will be able to access the toys they love, perhaps for the first time.
Find out more about the specially adapted toys and how to purchase.
New Year’s Day Swim
On New Year’s Day Jane Tabor, an AbilityNet trustee, will be plunging into the English Channel (average temperature 10 Celsius) for a New Years day swim to raise money for AbilityNet.
She aims to raise £1,250 which will be used to assess the needs, and provide adaptive IT solutions, for 5 disabled people.
Find out how you can support Jane, AbilityNet and in turn people with disabilities.
AbilityNet release low cost collections of support for disabled people wanting to use technology
AbilityNet are delighted to announce the release of two brand new pendrive collections of solutions to help everyone take the first steps with needing low cost assistive technology.
Visit our news pages for details of how to purchase AccessAT and AccessFun for only £16.99 each!
John Liddle of AbilityNet to speak at BETT 2009 on BSF, ICT and SEN
BETT is the world’s largest educational technology event running from 14th 17th January 2009. With over 700 exhibitors, a 4 day seminar programme and a significant SEN element, it is one of the key ways of finding out the latest in both mainstream and assistive technology innovative. This year’s seminar programme includes an AbilityNet presentation on “Building Schools for the Future, ICT and SEN – transformation for all”
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