Assistive Technology Training

Teaching simple solutions for effective use of your assistive technology

Our team of Assistive Technology Trainers understand the potential barriers in education and the workplace that may prevent you from fulfilling your potential. Our experienced teachers and trainers will train you on how to use specific aspects of your assistive technology, which will help you on your education course or in your job role.

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Your assistive technology training

Is tailored to your individual styles and needs
Is delivered on a one-to-one basis in short sessions (1 – 3 hours) to suit you
Will enable you to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to integrate a range of assistive technologies into your everyday working and learning environment
Will assist in your development of independent skills and strategies for life.

When and where?

We want you to be able to access your support when and where it is right for you, your support can be delivered in person at home, on campus, at work or remotely via video call between 9am and 9pm, 7 days a week.

Who do we support?

Anybody can access this training.

Funding

Assistive Technology Training is usually funded through the Disabled Students’ Allowance or Access to Work, but some people are funded by their employer or choose to pay privately.

“For those who need support around studies I would recommend the LSC. They help to keep students on track and push them to continue. ”

Charmaine- Counselling and psychology student, Open University

“I would really struggle without my mentor. Having access to the centre has remarkably improved my student experience. ”

Eleanor- History Student, University of Birmingham

“LSC support has absolutely been helpful to me since September, it's made existing in uni so much easier”

Finn- Music and Sound Recording Student, University of York

“I’ve found it extremely useful and feel that I know people that would also gain a lot from the type of support I have had access to. ”

Rebekah- Marketing & Management Student, Newcastle University

“LSC are phenomenal in supporting neurodivergent students at University. I cannot praise my support workers enough! I would have dropped out of Uni without their guidance! ”

Ed – Language Studies Student, Open University

“An available mind and place to vent and work through some difficulties. I appreciated the warmth and non-judgmental approach, they were very compassionate and validating. ”

Tula- MA Cultural Heritage Management student, University of York

“The fact that l have been able to learn more different types of assistive technology that l can use beyond the ones that were recommended to me by DSA, and l found that it has greatly enhanced my study skills. ”

Manuella – Criminology Student, University of York