Access Methods: Mouse - FREE WEBINAR

To recognise mouse alternatives that are available To consider adaptations that can help to improve mouse skills To identify hardware and software solutions that help with some difficulties using the mouse

Description

•To recognise mouse alternatives that are available
•To consider adaptations that can help to improve mouse skills
•To identify hardware and software solutions that help with some difficulties using the mouse

Course aim

To introduce mouse alternatives as an access method.

Course includes

This webinar complements the self-directed online study course.

IPAACKS competencies

Identifying Needs

  • Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation
    Implementation
  • Knowledge of a range of different access methods
  • Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT

Facilitating Learning

  • Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs

Special Requirements

You will be required to use Microsoft Teams, or one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari

Suitable for

Anyone wanting to learn more about alternative access methods that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities.

You will learn

To recognise mouse alternatives that are available
To consider adaptations that can help to improve mouse skills
To identify hardware and software solutions that help with some difficulties using the mouse

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