Should DSA Assessors be recommending the Orcam Learn DSA to university students with neurodiversity?
Here in the UK, neurodiverse undergraduates are eligible for support that will help them to get the most out of their higher education...
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- 3 days ago
Could this piece of assistive technology accelerate Welsh literacy learning in Wales?
The use of the Welsh language is growing in Wales, but with a high proportion of the population natively speaking English, could the only...
- Jan 17
Six great tips for revising at University.
In this article, we are going to share some great tips for exam revision courtesy of Birmingham City University and their excellent...
- Jan 9
Mind mapping and text-to-speech is a dream team solution for neurodiverse students
Neurodiverse students each have a different experience of being neurodiverse. Each student will have different needs but if their...
- Dec 30, 2022
How can I get printed text read out loud?
For many years now the ability to read screen-based text has been available for students and employees within whatever context that they...
- Dec 30, 2022
What is O.C.R technology and how would it help neurodiverse employees in the workplace?
At Aventido we recognise how life-changing assistive technology is when used in the right context and sometimes it can be difficult to...
- Dec 8, 2022
A student’s experience of using assistive technology to support learning with ADHD.
Isaac is a third-year‘ economics and politics’ undergraduate at Oxford University. Diagnosed with ADHD by a GP when he first attended...
- Dec 1, 2022
Why we're supporting International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2022.
In 1992, the United Nations Assembly proclaimed the 3rd December every year as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)....
- Nov 30, 2022
Working Memory, Dyslexia and Writing: A key strategy for success from James Wright.
At Aventido we are fully aware of the challenges of studying or working associated with poor working memory and the literacy difficulties...
- Nov 29, 2022
Young people in education in Wales now have a unique opportunity to unlock their learning potential.
The Welsh Government has set out an ambitious aim that 1 million people in Wales will be speaking Welsh by 2050. With Welsh Medium...
- Nov 28, 2022
Disabled Students’ Allowance Modernisation November 2022 Update.
In July, we shared an update on the current process that is taking place in modernising the Disabled Student’s Allowance scheme. In that...
- Nov 16, 2022
Word prediction and disability: Some useful pointers about Lightkey.
Here at Aventido, we thought we would share some pointers about ‘Word Prediction’ technology and how it can help a user who experiences...
- Nov 14, 2022
Announcing Aventido’s 12 ATs of Christmas. Back by popular demand.
It is nearly Christmas time and whilst it is always good to update one’s knowledge about all things Assistive Technology it is also...
- Nov 2, 2022
Understanding the challenges that come from being neurodiverse that can affect collating research
When supporting students with dyslexia and other related neurodiverse ways of thinking, often some of the challenges that students...
- Nov 1, 2022
Understanding Assistive Technology jargon related to neurodiversity
Introduction Here at Aventido, we are passionate about the positive impact that assistive technology (AT) has on the lives of those that...
- Oct 17, 2022
Aventido CEO joins with ATLAS to highlight the positive impact of Assistive Technology
On the 4th October 2022, Aventido CEO, Antony Ruck was a key speaker at the Assistive Tech In The UK Ecosystem event, organised by ATLAS...
- Oct 5, 2022
Announcing AT Together November 2022
Aventido is excited to announce their latest round of events showcasing the latest Assistive Technology product development and...
- Oct 3, 2022
Aventido is supporting Go Red for Dyslexia throughout October 2022.
October is International Dyslexia Awareness Month and this week (3rd to the 9th October 2022) here in the UK is Dyslexia Awareness Week....
- Oct 2, 2022
Why it is important for students with Dyslexia to have access to Assistive Technology.
Working within the world of Neurodiversity, one meets so many wonderful people who have found their own strategies for coping through...
- Sep 28, 2022
MindMeister helps Neurodiverse students in Higher Education to write better coursework.
Imagine what it is like for some neurodiverse students who are asked to write essays for their university course. Some may sit down and...
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