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Event Alert: Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning

December 02 2024

Date: Wednesday, 6th November 

Time: 2:30–4:00PM 

Location: W104, Summerhill Road Campus, Wexford 

Assistive Technology (AT) plays a vital role in creating inclusive learning environments. Join Lorraine Gallagher from AHEAD as she explores various assistive tools and how they support individuals with disabilities. Learn how AT fits into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to make learning environments inclusive for everyone. 

Two 15-minute presentations will follow: 

3:30-3:45PM: Sue Meehan (SETU) discusses how AI advancements are reshaping Assistive Technology, making it more accessible and customisable for a wider audience. 

3:45-4:00PM: Angie Costelloe (SETU) shares tools like Grammarly Premium for writing assistance and Glean, a powerful note-taking solution. 

This interactive event will provide practical insights and strategies for using AT to support diverse learners. Whether you’re an educator, student, or simply interested in learning more, this event is for you. 

Spaces are limited, so click here to book your spot now.

Special thanks to SATLE for making this event possible. 

A promotional poster for the event titled "Assistive Technology for Inclusive Learning" hosted by SETU (South East Technological University), taking place on Wednesday, 6th November from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at W104 Summerhill Road Campus, Wexford. The top half of the poster features a young woman wearing a virtual reality headset against a purple gradient background, with the event title in bold white text. The schedule is broken down into three segments: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Lorraine Gallagher (AHEAD) will discuss Assistive Technology (AT) and its role in creating inclusive learning environments, along with how AT aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Sue Meehan (SETU) will present on AI’s role in reshaping Assistive Technology. 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Angie Costelloe (SETU) will introduce tools like Grammarly Premium and Glean. At the bottom right, there is a QR code with the instruction "To book your spot, scan the QR code." In the top right corner, there is the logo of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

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