Working with learners with learning disabilities
![Image: a learner concentrating on drawing a picture on a tablet computer](https://storage.googleapis.com/onedigitaluk/2019/09/19d03119-barclay_concentrate-1024x768.jpg)
![Image : a smiling learner holding up his tablet with his drawing of a Halloween pumpkin](https://storage.googleapis.com/onedigitaluk/2019/09/96f51772-barclay_finished-1024x768.jpg)
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Providing learning support in accessible formats
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Use plain English and do not use tech jargon
![Jigsaw graphic with top tips of what to teach learners with learning disabilities: Life skills app; Adobe Sketch; Photo sharing; making videos; social media privacy; online safety.](https://storage.googleapis.com/onedigitaluk/2020/01/2f5c108c-learning-disabilities-topics-1024x714.png)
![Jigsaw graphic with top tips for DCs : have fun; be flexible; tailor support; no tech jargon; let people try; use activities.](https://storage.googleapis.com/onedigitaluk/2020/01/b6f90e15-learning-disabilities-dcs-1024x659.png)
![Jigsaw graphic of top tips for projects: Co-design resources; materials in Easy Read format; individual sessions; seek funding for innovation; screen ability level; private social media channel.](https://storage.googleapis.com/onedigitaluk/2020/01/b1959d95-learning-disabilities-projects-1024x656.png)
Resources
- Use You Tube videos to demonstrate digital technology
- You Tube videos of how to use assistive technology
- SCVO Foundation skills checklist
- Chatterbox app – instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices
- Health Swap app to encourage positive lifestyle choices for people with Down’s syndrome, while improving their digital skills
- ENABLE Me app by ENABLE
- Be Safe, Have Fun sexual health education app for young people with autism and or learning difficulties aged 14 and over
- Videos & resources from Common Knowledge (CKUK)
- Links to some of the apps used by CKUK clients and what they created with them
- Speech to text functionality and voice recognition software
- How to choose a computer for your accessibility needs – guidelines from Ability Net
- Brain in hand – on demand support system to reduce anxiety and improve independence, lowering demand on carers and support services
- Safe Surfing – downloadable modules on staying safe online by Mencap
- Keeping Safe Online – easy read guide by Care Management Group
- Digital Unite Technology Guides – hundreds of “how to” guides on various digital topics
- Doing digital inclusion with people with learning disabilities – handbook by Good Things Foundation
- Digital Champions Network – Digital Unite’s unique training and support community for aspiring and experienced Digital Champions
- Learn My Way – free digital courses for learners and tutors
Research, Reports and Publications
- Working with people with learning disabilities by Camphill Blair Drummond – presentation from our event about making digital accessible for everyone
- Digital employability skills for people with learning disabilities by ENABLE – presentation from our event about making digital accessible for everyone
- Supporting people who have learning difficulties with digital employability skills – Spotlight insight by our One Digital partners Clarion Futures into their work supporting ENABLE Works Scotland
- Blog post by Camphill Blair Drummond about their digital participation project
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Always remember that learners may not be typical of their group and may have multiple additional needs => Look at the other guides for tips and resources
Many thanks to our partners ENABLE, CKUK (Glasgow) and Camphill Blair Drummond who contributed to developing the learning on this topic