Accessible Formats in Focus

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Sight and Sound Technology, in collaboration with the Scottish Sensory Centre, hosted this one-day conference dedicated to showcasing accessible formats for people who are blind or have low vision. Whether you're a QTVI, support for learning teacher, transcriber, classroom assistant, disability professional, rehabilitation worker, or a person with a vision impairment, this event was for you!

We highlighted best practices in accessible content creation and provide hands-on demonstrations of the latest assistive technologies.

Bec Oliva, Alternative Formats Manager at the University of Glasgow, delivered the keynote address sharing her expertise in how to improve accessibility for students.

Throughout the day, there was opportunity to:

• Explore cutting-edge tools and solutions designed for low vision and blind users
• Engage with experts in accessible content design
• Ask questions and share experiences in an open, supportive environment

Programme

• 09:30 - Registration and coffee
• 10:00 - Welcome to the event
• 10:10 - Keynote address: Bec Oliva, Alternative Formats Manager, University of Glasgow
• 11:00 - Introduction to workshops
• 11:10 - Concurrent Workshops:
  • A: Low Vision Devices
  • B: Braille Devices
• 11:45 - Workshop: Accessible formats
• 12:30 - Quick product overview: Eyes reality
• 12:45 - Lunch and exhibition of technology
• 14:00 - Workshop: Neurocode AI
• 14:15 - Fireside chat (Accessible Formats from different perspectives) Moderated by Stuart Lawler (Sight and Sound Technology)
• 15:20 - Closing remarks

Target Audience

(Q)TVIs, teachers in special schools, support for learning teachers, transcribers, classroom assistants, disability professionals, rehabilitation workers, and people with a vision impairment.