Disability Services at the University of Limerick will host four training seminars for students with dyslexia/learning difficulties during the summer. The aim of the seminars is to inform students of the technologies available to assist them with their studies.

The seminars are aimed at non-exam year students with dyslexia and will include an optional information session on 'applying to college as a student with a disability/learning difficulty'. The dates for the seminars are 31^st May, 1^st June, 4^th and 5^th of July.

The seminars will focus on Freeware and each participant will receive a USB key with all the Freeware used on the day. There is no charge for these seminars.  

For further information or to book a place please contact disabilityservices@ul.ie or phone 202346/ 213478/234385

The University also has a JAWS trainer available for blind students; if you have any students who might benefit from this please do not hesitate to contact us.

Assistive Technologies Seminar

All Freeware - Issued on USB keys to all attendee's

For second level students

09.30    Welcome                                                                               

09.40    Introduction to Assistive Technology    

09.50    Voice Recognition                              

11.00    Break for Refreshments

11.20    Scanning and Alternative Formats

12.00    Freeware - text-to-speech, word prediction, touch typing, speaking dictionaries, visual aids & Windows tips and tricks

13.00    Lunch

13.45    Mind Mapping

14.15    Freeware (cont'd)                               

15.00    College Entry (Optional)