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There are many apps out there that are of use to students with dyslexia. Having dyslexia myself, I have pulled together a list that I both use myself and apps we advice to students and parents here at UrAbility. This…

My child/student needs textbooks in digital format: how do I get them? “I am a teacher and about half my class choose to lug a heavy book in and out everyday rather than download the textbook for use at home.…

Change can be exciting or daunting or a mixture of both. One of the biggest changes that a child goes through is the change from primary school to secondary. Over the course of eight years, they have worked their way…

The Department of Education allocates an Assistive Technology Grant (AT Grant) directly to schools for technological equipment that can be used in the classroom to support a student with additional learning needs. This blog is specifically about the AT grant process.…

The Easter Bank Holiday Weekend is upon us. In normal times we would be relishing the two-week break. This year is different. Kids haven’t been to school for weeks; they have been trying to learn at home and routine has…

As the new term begins, at UrAbility HQ we want to share some advice about home-schooling. We know for some parents it feels like an adventure to be responsible for your child’s learning. For others, it can be overwhelming. You…