by Genevieve McLachlan | Nov 6, 2017 | Accessibility, Education, Learning Disabilitiy, Learning Support, Print Disability, Technology
I recently came across this information from the Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand about some useful Apps to help with Dyslexia and thought it well worth sharing. Do you know anyone who struggles with reading or spelling? Because this is an app that is as absorbing...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 23, 2017 | Assistive technology, Be. Lab, Disability Support Services Transformation, Education, Employment, Learning Disabilitiy, Learning Support, Newsletter, NZ Disability Strategy, Print Disability, Technology
Check out our October newsletter where I talk about my recent Be.Welcome assessment for Upper Hutt Library. There are also a couple of articles relating to Dyslexia and Autism. If you would like your own personal copy each month you can use the form at the bottom of...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 18, 2017 | Education, Health Services, Leadership, Learning Support
Gabrielle Hogg, Be.Leadership graduate and founder of Autistic Advocacy Network New Zealand says misdiagnosis of females with autism can lead to many problems. Read the full article in NZ Health here… Listen to the audio of Gabrielle’s interview on...
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 13, 2017 | Accessibility, Employment, Learning Support, Print Disability, Technology
Those with dyslexia don’t just think outside the box, they build a new one… This article discusses how one man with Dyslexia turned it to his advantage and shaped his career. Read the full article here…
by Genevieve McLachlan | Oct 9, 2017 | Accessibility, Adaptive equipment, Assistive technology, Education, Learning Support, Print Disability, Technology
Are you a student struggling with reading due to a learning impairment such as Dyslexia? If so then ReadWrite Gold Learning Support software could be the ideal solution. Check out this video to see how ReadWrite Gold can help with all your reading task....
by Genevieve McLachlan | Sep 6, 2017 | Accessibility, Adaptive equipment, Assistive technology, Business Networking, Learning Support, Print Disability, Services
Recently, Venus Women’s Networking asked for inspirational stories from it’s members to feature on their website. I’m a member of the Upper Hutt group so submitted my story and am pleased to see it’s featured on the website this month. Read...