Speld QLD offers Assistive Technology (AT) advice to schools, teachers, organisations, parents, parent groups and individuals.


What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology (AT) is the hardware and software used by a student with Learning Differences which enables them to achieve their potential and beyond. Assistive Technology (AT) benefits individuals with Learning Differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, memory difficulties, language disorders and auditory processing disorder. AT lightens the load for students with Learning Differences and those who support them.

What are examples of the various types of Assistive Technology?

How can Assistive Technology be accessed?

AT Hardware

AT Settings, Software, Apps and Programs

How can Speld QLD help me with AT?

Speld QLD is committed to ensuring that Queenslanders who experience learning difficulties have access to information and training in relation to assistive technology. Knowing how to maximise assistive features of a device and how to utilise assistive tools often lightens the load and improves outcomes for those who experience learning differences. Speld Qld has offered iPad consultations for several years now and we are now pleased to announce that we are now able to offer similar consultation sessions for PCs and laptop users.

AT PC & Laptop Consultation : A 1 hr face-to-face practical advice session for between 1 and 3 people.

One hour face-to-face AT Consults are available for $120.00. This service is available to financial Members only.