Norfolk Park School, Sheffield

Websites offering Software Resources

Inclusive Technology

An excellent site for special educational needs software, switches and computer access devices, simple communication aids and assistive technology for learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty.

SEMERC

Semerc offers support, resources, services and software for learners of all ages with special educational needs.

Liberator

Liberator provide a wide range of assistive and inclusive technology devices, software and training courses

Crick Software

Easy-to-use reading and writing software for children of all abilities and people with special needs.

Widgit Software

Software and resources using symbols

REM Software

REM is the UK’s largest independent educational software supplier

Sherston

The UK's leading producer of software for education

Lancashire Grid for Learning

The LGfL has a useful section on ICT and special needs for both mainstream and special schools, along with ideas and resources.

Northumberland Grid for Learning

This site hosts a growing collection of drag and drop activities to help develop early mouse skills.

SEN Switcher

This is an excellent site with free downloadable software that is accessible for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties. It also has teachers notes and a small steps checklist when using the software
Assistive Technology Skills Progression

This is a useful article detailing the skills progression of access devices etc.