Websites
Accessibility and safety online
Find information and safety settings for your child's devices and apps, along with guidance to tackle online issues they may face.
Windows is designed to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for everyone. Learn about the accessibility resources for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus, and more.
Find out more about products and features that help make Google products more accessible.
Get started with accessibility features on Apple products, including the iPhone
Support for young people
Special effect transform the lives of physically disabled people right across the world through the innovative use of technology.
Ace Centre work with people of all ages who use or need Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) to communicate.
Call Scotland help children and young people overcome disability and barriers to learning, and to fulfil their potential.
National Star offer webinars on specific aspects of assistive technology for learners who may have additional learning needs and or disabilities.
Ability Net offer step by step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs. You can search for a specific need (e.g. making text larger) or filter the guides based on your symptoms (e.g. hand tremor) or condition (e.g. dyslexia).
1voice organises social opportunities for individuals and families who use alternative forms of communication (AAC), to be part of an AAC community, meet role models, and access regional, national and online events.
Self-help resources
- AT Team - Accessibility features in Chromebooks
- AT Team - Accessibility features using Word
- AT Team - Accessibility within Microsoft Teams
- AT Team - Accessibility in Windows 10 guide
- AT Team - Creating a template in Microsoft Word
- AT Team - Creating a template in Microsoft PowerPoint
- AT Team - Guide for choosing a computer
- AT Team - Keyboard shortcuts for international characters
- AT Team - Laptop set up and positioning
- AT Team - Mouse skills
- AT Team - Typing and keyboard skills
- AT Team - Useful apps for education
- AT Team - Using an alternative pencil
- AT Team - Using Google Drive for desktop
- AT Team - Working with PDF documents
- SENSS AT Team quick tip - custom tab in MS Word Excel or PowerPoint
- SENSS AT Team quick tip - default font in Google Docs
- SENSS AT Team quick tip - default font in MS Word
- SENSS AT Team quick tip - filter keys
- SENSS AT Team quick tip - mouse pointer and text cursors in Chromebooks
- SENSS AT Team quick tip - mouse pointers and text cursors in Windows
Training
Using assistive technology (AT) to support with reading, writing and organisation – book online.
Specialist support in school
SENSS assistive technology (AT) team
A countywide Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching and advisory support service.
Assistive technology team
Referrals can be made by calling 01865 323070 or emailing senss@oxfordshire.gov.uk.