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CPD Revolution 2024 workshop partners
Learning Labs logo: ‘Learning Labs’ in a bold, light blue font with the Learning Labs icon in the lower left of the image.
The first ever eLearning portal for assistive technology (AT) launched ten years ago. Over the past decade Learning Labs has supported tens of thousands of students in getting the most out of their AT.
Learning Labs is a digital AT platform that gives students access to nearly 4,500 tutorials, or Labs, on the latest assistive technology, study skills, accessibility tools and mental wellbeing.
Learning Labs is the complimentary e-learning tool for needs assessments and AT Training as well as for independent learning. Learning Labs offers a holistic approach to mental wellbeing and inclusivity in one digital platform.
Ayoa logo: A stick figure with their arms raised on a light blue background. “Ayoa” is written on the right in black block capitals.
Ayoa is the ultimate collaborative mind mapping workspace, delivering an inclusive, all in one solution for students by facilitating assignment planning, task management and collaboration with peers and supporters. Ayoa’s AI supports students with a wide range of disabilities and its mobile apps allow students to work from anywhere, whether on PC, Mac, Chromebook, Apple or Android tablet or smartphone.
Booost logo: 3 lines of yellow rocket smoke with “Booost Education” written on the right in black and yellow text
Booost Education was founded by experts in student disability needs, and strives to fill the gaps in support they identified whilst working as Needs Assessors. Now supporting over 10,000 students through the Disabled Students’ Allowance, Booost Education has two products focused on making learning better for everyone.
Brain in Hand logo: ‘brain in hand’ is written in a thin font with no spaces. ‘Brain’ and ‘hand’ are in purple, while ‘in’ is light green.
Brain in Hand is a digital self-management support system combining human and digital support for students who need help remembering things, making decisions, planning, or managing anxiety. Improving the lives of students with anxiety-related mental health difficulties and neurological difference.
CareScribe logo: Dark blue dots in a 3 x 3 grid pattern with ‘CareScribe’ written on the right in black text.
CareScribe is an award-winning assistive technology company based in Bristol, UK. They build technology which levels the playing field and helps people access the world. CareScribe’s products are used by tens of thousands of people and include Caption.Ed (note-taking and captioning software) and TalkType (dictation software).
Glean logo: A black blob with a small blank circle inside to represent clarity within a mass of chaotic information. ‘Glean’ is written on the right in black text.
For over a decade, Glean has been developing technology to support students of all abilities in accessing and succeeding in education. Students capture everything from class, stay organised, review content at their own pace, and build personalised resources through a structured, AI-assisted learning process. We’re trusted by more than 700 institutions globally, empowering 100,000s of learners to reduce stress and learning waste, boost confidence, and improve learning and grades. And it works: 95% of users believe Glean helped them be a better learner.
Present Pal logo: Two green ‘p’s mirrored next to each other, with a shadow for added depth. ‘Present Pal’ is written on the right in thin grey text.
Present Pal is the only accessible presentation support app that helps learners create simple, interactive flashcards that guide them through their presentations and oral communication tasks. Launched in 2018, Present Pal now supports over 16,000 learners at over 150 institutions.
TextHelp logo: A pink texthelper character with ‘texthelp®’ written on the right in dark blue text.
At Texthelp, we believe everyone deserves to understand and be understood. Our technology tools help build confidence at university with reading, writing and maths. We’ve already helped millions of students to understand more and achieve more. And we’re ready to help millions more.
