This week is Deafblind Awareness Week… To get involved with Deafblind Awareness Week we wanted to share with you some of the assistive software that can help visually and hearing impaired students, accessible through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).  Support for Students with hearing Impairments The items below are regularly recommended for students with hearing impairments, however, all assessments and recommendations are done on an individual basis, tailored to that student’s specific needs. Not all students with hearing impairments will receive the same support. Audio amplifica ..read more

In this video blog we cover 7 Revision Tips To Boost Your Exam Performance.    enjoy, A2B Assessments The post Video Blog #14 – 7 Revision Tips To Boost Your Exam Performance appeared first on A2B Assessments DSA Needs Assessment Centre ..read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder is an umbrella term used to describe a group of developmental disorders relating to differences in the brain. It is not yet fully understood what  causes these differences, although some may result from a known genetic condition. The condition affects how a person thinks, feels and interacts with the world.  ‘Neurodiverse’ is another way to describe people with autism as opposed to ‘Neurotypical’, which is often used to describe people who are not on the Autistic Spectrum. People with ASD each have their own individual challenges, these can vary widely a ..read more

In this video blog we have 5 productivity tips for students…  In the video we mention being able to block out distracting apps. Follow these links to see some of the tools we recommend for doing this… Google chrome extensions to increase productivity Freedom Distraction Blocker Forest: Liberate yourself from your smartphone Thanks, A2B Assessments The post Video Blog #13 – 5 Productivity Tips For Students appeared first on A2B Assessments DSA Needs Assessment Centre ..read more

Some good news for those with learning disabilities. The government has announced that everyone on the learning disability register will now be prioritised for a COVID-19 vaccination. There were around 150,000 people who were not eligible for the vaccine, but who are at higher risk due to their disabilities.  These people will now be prioritised as part of group six, regardless of how severe their disability is. The update comes after an analysis of date that shows those with a learning disability tend to suffer more severe symptoms of COVID-19. It is advised that those with a learning di ..read more

Who Is Wim Hof and how can you use the Wim Hof Method to improve mental health? Wim Hof is an extreme athlete who holds 26 official Guinness World Records, most of which are beyond comprehension to most. These include climbing 22,000 ft up Mount Everest in only shorts and shoes, remaining submerged in an ice bath for over 2 hours and running a marathon without training, in the Namibian desert; where temperatures reached 40°C; without touching a drop of water for the whole run. Born on the 20th of April 1959, the Dutchman is also known for his remarkable ability to withstand the cold, thereby e ..read more

What is Microsoft Office Lens Free Scanning App? Microsoft Office Lens is a free mobile scanning app. As a student you can use it to create scanned copies of photos, documents, text books, whiteboards, posters, business cards and other content. It is available on both iOS and Android devices. Microsoft Lens allows users to further edit the file after scanning, convert them to other formats, and share them with other users. You do not need an Office 365 subscription or any other subscription package to assess the Microsoft Office Lens app. As long as you have a free Microsoft account, you can a ..read more

Chris Nikic – The Iron Man 21-year-old Chris Nikic has made it into the Guinness World Record book as the first person with Down’s syndrome to complete an entire Ironman Triathlon event. According to Guinness World Records, Chris’s achievement is ‘awe-inspiring.’ The tri-athlete who hails from Florida swam 2.4 miles, cycled 112 miles, and ran a 26.2-mile marathon on the same day to complete the Ironman event. The event organised by the World Triathlon Corporation is one of the most taxing single-day sporting events in the world. The Ironman event has been ongoing for the past 42 years, but Chr ..read more

Managing time effectively is important when at university, whether it’s studying, completing coursework or exam revision. It is easy to quickly become overwhelmed and feel that there is just not enough time to fit everything in. Making lists of your tasks each day is a great way to keep on top of your work and life. Todoist is one of the best to-do list apps available. All your information and data is stored and synced in the cloud, which means you can access your lists on any device at any time.  If you need some help with organising your life and becoming more productive then Todoist is ..read more

Lockdown is back upon us, we are again restricted from doing things we enjoy, seeing our friends, going to the gym, going to the cinema etc. The current situation can easily have a negative impact on our mental well-being, resulting in feelings of anxiety and depression. One thing you can do from the comfort of your home is practice meditation and mindfulness. This study from Science Daily found that just one session of mindfulness meditation can reduce anxiety. If you would like to reap some of the benefits of meditation but don’t know where to begin we have put together a list of the most ..read more