Support can be arranged and provided in a number of ways

Communication Support Worker (CSW) & ALS Additional Learning Support tutors who can adopt communication and sensory support strategies including:

• Using BSL -British Sign language/SSE Sign Supported English

• Voicing over

• Note taking

• Modify language to plain English from handouts & resources

• Liaising with Curriculum staff

• Help with Access Arrangements for exams-CSW / Modified language papers

• Helping a Deaf or HI student to integrate with their hearing peers

• Promote Deaf Awareness in the learning environment

• 1:1 ALS Tutorials when needed

• Specialist Software available including NVDA – Non Visual Desktop Access - https://www.nvaccess.org/ - Reads all text output for learner who can use head phones to avoid distractions to other learners

• Speech to text software

Support can be arranged and provided in a number of ways

Support workers and ALS tutors who can adopt communication and sensory support strategies including:

• Guiding and help to orientate learners around campus sites

• Enlargement of handouts & learning resources

• Modifying and formatting written resources for use on various mobile devices

• Liaising with Curriculum staff

• Help with written work

• Advice on technology solutions to assist with VI eg.Text to speech/Speech to text / Mobile apps

• Access arrangements for exams – Reader/ Scribe/ Enlarged exam papers

• 1:1 ALS Tutorials when needed