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To mark AAC Awareness month in October, we're running a series of lunchtime webinars:-
22nd to 24th October:
Webinar 1 (22nd Oct): What is Alternative and Augmentative Communication? An Introduction to the area of AAC, who can use it, dispelling the myths.
Webinar 2 (23rd Oct): Organising vocabulary – what representations (photos/symbols) to use, how to layout pages etc.
Webinar 3 (24th Oct): Encouraging Communication – Looking at modelling and prompting, how communication partners can facilitate interactions.
Webinars will run from 1p.m. to 1.30 p.m. on each of the dates specified above. Cost €15 each or all three for €40.
For further information/enrolment, please see AAC Training Webinar Bundle
Alternatively, you can book webinars separately using the links below.
Session 1: What is Alternative and Augmentative Communication? Enrol Here
Session 2: Organising vocabulary, Enrol Here
Session 3: Encouraging Communication Enrol Here
Webinar 1 (5th Nov): Microsoft Learning Tools/Accelerators.
Webinar 2 (12th Nov): Apps for Education under €20
Webinar 3 (19th Nov): AI for Education
Education Series Webinar Bundle Enrolment Here
You can book these webinars separately using the enrolment links below:-
Microsoft Learning Tools/Accelerators Enrol Here
Apps for Education under €20 Enrol Here
AI for Education
A FREE webinar giving an overview of accessible toys and leisure options for those with physical, cognitive or sensory difficulties.
Accessible Toys Webinar Enrol Here
Enable Ireland’s AT Team frequently host webinars on various areas of digital AT from specific solutions to more general themes like AT Assessment or AT for Literacy. Webinars are usually recorded and made available on our YouTube Channel. See below to access the recordings of pervious webinars.
There are a range of courses available via our AT Learning Platform at EnableIrelandAT.ie. Some courses are completely free and self-directed. For example, we offer courses that focus on AT for leisure (music, gaming, and photography), literacy support and productivity (StudySmart). Others are more in-depth, have an enrolment fee and require more commitment in time and schedules. For example, the Learning with AT–Primary Education course aimed at parents, teachers, and special needs assistants (SNA). See below for an up-to-date list of courses.
Foundations in Assistive Technology is a 5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) course accredited by Technological University Dublin. The course is delivered via 11 webinars (3.5 hours per webinar).
In total, the time commitment is 100 hours: 11 x 2.5 hour webinars (27.5 hrs) PLUS 72.5 hours e-learning which includes completion of your course project.
Course participants are strongly advised to secure protected time from their managers prior to registration, to enable them to successfully complete this course.
You will get the chance to hear from, and interact with, national and international AT experts, AT users and professionals working in the field. We will also use online collaboration tools to support group work, problem-solving and case studies throughout the course.
Dates for 2025 Foundations in AT Course have now been agreed. Please contact Shirley sdeakin@enableireland.ie for further information on course content and enrolment etc.
Foundations in AT Course 2024 Testimonials
‘I just wanted to reach out and thank you for your contributions in delivering a course that far outweighed my expectations.
You did such a great job from Karl’s expertise, Juliann's excellent delivery with humour and your enthusiasm to support all in the chat Mary. Siobhan thanks a million for getting a brilliant team together. I learned so much and will share every last drop of the knowledge that I have gained from this course. Thank you all for a massive part of my professional development’.
'I found the course excellent and the facilitators so helpful. I have learned so much and delighted I did the course'.
‘I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable support and guidance you provided during the Assistive Technology course. Your advice and encouragement played a significant role in motivating me to pursue a career in this field.
I am thrilled to share the news that I have been offered and accepted a position as an Assistive Technology Specialist. I have already started and am currently going through the onboarding and training process.
I am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact in the area of assistive technology and AAC in Ireland. I look forward to applying the knowledge and skills I gained from your course in this new role.
Thank you once again for your inspiration and support. I hope our paths cross again in the future’.
Enable Ireland’s National AT Training Service also run in-person training events, workshops, and user-led training. We host training provided by AT suppliers and manufacturers as well as other organisations working with Digital AT. See below for details of upcoming events. If you have a specific training need that you do not see listed, please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.