This Months Newsletter

ALN Support

North East Wales Sensory Support Service

Reading Intervention with Microsoft Reading Progress

iPad Accessibility

Well-being with Microsoft Teams Reflect

Using Google Gemini to create Social Stories

Using Google Gemini, staff can now make use of their 'Pre-made storybook Gem' to create social stories for learners.

By adding specific details to support the story topic, the character names and locations, a story book can be created.

These can be read aloud by Gemini or downloaded as PDFs.

The example below is generated with the Google Gem.

Technology can be used to support learners with ALN, here are some of how you can use the built-in accessibility features of the devices you may have in school.

Windows 11

Your Windows 11 Operating System has several 'built-in features to empower every user to discover and do the things they love'

Click here to access Microsoft's online support to discover more.

Windows11 Accessibility features support:

Vision

Hearing

Mobility

Neurodiversity and learning

Windows 11 Accessibility Features | MicrosoftExplore Windows 11 accessibility features from Microsoft. Learn the different ways Windows 11’s inclusive design and built-in features empower every user.

Have the text on the screen read aloud to the user

Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge (not Google Chrome) is a feature designed to improve the reading experience by providing a distraction-free environment. It removes unnecessary elements from web pages and presents the text in a simplified layout. You can access it by clicking on the book icon in the address bar or pressing F9 when you’re on a webpage supporting this feature.