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CALL Scotland
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We help children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning using assistive and communication technology.
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Join Joanna at 10am on Thursday 4th December for an accessible live read along of 'My Pet Star.' Register here https://bit.ly/4oi3f3O

Download free resources for joining in on the day here: https://bit.ly/47WNWrm
Purple background with text which reads: Digilearnscot event: Children's ASN Read Along & Sing Along with Joanna Courtney, CALL Scotland. Thurs, 4th Dec, 10am. There are two images, one of a book cover of 'My Pet Star' and the other is a symbol communication board to support shared reading of 'My Pet Star.'
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Ready-made and bespoke, printed and interactive; there are lots of options for creating materials with symbols.

Join Claire to discover useful tools to create symbol-supported resources, along with practical examples.

Join live at 4pm or catch up on demand.

bit.ly/webinar101225

#FreeWebinarWed
Purple background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 3rd December 2025 titled ‘Creating learning resources with symbols – what are the options?’ with Claire Harrison, CALL Scotland Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar101225 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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If you would be interested in becoming our AT and ASN Consultant in 2026 then you only have until 1 Dec to get your application in. 

We’re a great team to be part of! 

https://bit.ly/CALL11225
CALL Scotland graphic with a large red circle and an illustrated arm holding a sign that reads “Join Our Team.” Above the circle, a dark blue banner states: “Applications Close Monday 1st December.” The CALL Scotland logo appears at the top.
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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We are so looking forward to our second parent/carer webinar at 7pm on 2nd December (next Tues). Kirstin will be sharing how Doorway Online resources can really support home learning opportunities. Register to join us at bit.ly/CALLParentWebinars   
Please note this webinar will NOT be recorded.
CALL Scotland webinar: “Doorway Online” on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, from 19:00–19:30. It’s a live webinar featuring Kirstin Barr and Kirsteen Steven (AT and ASN Teachers) and Paula Twigg (CALL Scotland Project Officer). For more info, visit bit.ly/CALLParentWebinars or scan the QR code.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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There is still time to register for this week’s #FreeWebinarWed

Join Bob to find out about fun activities you can do using assistive technology and alternative access methods. 

Register to join us live or catch up later on demand via the link or QR code below. 

bit.ly/webinar261125
Burnt orange background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 24th November 2025 titled ‘Assistive technology for fun activities’ with Bob Sagoo from Pretorian Technologies Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar261125 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Join Kirstin at 7pm on 2nd December as she guides you through a variety of free accessible learning activities with varying levels of difficulty. Find out more about this webinar and register to join us live or catch up on demand at via the link or QR code below. 

bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
Poster with white and yellow backgrounds with CALL Scotland logo at the top. Right hand side has 3 images; from top to bottom photograph of Kirstin Barr AT and ASN Teacher, Kirsteen Steven AT and ASN Teacher and Paula Twigg, CALL Scotland Project Officer Left hand side title of webinar is Doorway Online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 7pm to 7.30pm and for more info there is a QR code at the bottom with a short link: bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Looking for fun ways to practise and develop sentence construction and writing skills?

Join Annie Galvin on the 3rd December to fid out about Therapy Box’s Colourful Semantics apps.

Join live at 4pm or catch up on demand.

bit.ly/webinar031225

#FreeWebinarWed
Forest green background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 3rd December 2025 titled ‘Boosting Sentence Skills with Therapy Box’s Colourful Semantics Bundle’ with Annie Galvin, Therapy Box Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar031225 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Do you know where to find accessible picture books? 

You can download the picture books shown below in a variety of accessible forms if you have a booksforall.or.uk account. 

Find this clickable bookshelf here bit.ly/46n5iwU or via the QR code.

#BookWeekScotland
White background with the CALL Scotland Bookbug Digital Bookshelf 2025 poster. To the right of the poster there are three icons representing touch, switch and eye gaze access. Below there is a title in bold red font which reads ‘Book Week Scotland.’ On the bottom right there is a QR code and link directing to bit.ly/46n5iwU
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Are you an educator supporting learners in Scotland with a print disability? If the answer is yes, then you should register for a free booksforall account to enable you to download books in accessible forms. Register at bit.ly/3rEM9Gr or via the QR code.
#BookWeekScotland
White background with a graphic of a computer showing a screenshot of the Books for All website home page. To the left of the computer there are logos for PDF, Keynote, Grid and PowerPoint. Below there is a title in bold red font which reads ‘Book Week Scotland.’ On the bottom right there is a QR code and link directing to bit.ly/3rEM9Gr
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Did you know that each year we create symbolised resources to accompany the Bookbug bags gifted to all Primary 1 pupils in Scotland? You can access them from here bit.ly/47WNWrm or via the QR code.
#BookWeekScotland
White background. There is a photo with a red border and yellow graphic on the top right corner with the text ‘Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag.’ The photo shows this year’s Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag books and resources. Some CALL Scotland printable Bookbug resources are also pictured around the photo. Below there is a title in bold red font which reads ‘Book Week Scotland.’ On the bottom right there is a QR code and link directing to bit.ly/47WNWrm
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Are you ready to embrace new work challenges in 2026? We are hiring! 

We are looking for someone to join us at CALL Scotland as an Assistive Technology and ASN Consultant. 

All information can be found at the link below. Closing date is 1 Dec 2025

https://bit.ly/CALL11225
White poster with CALL Scotland logo and red and navy background and text “Applications close Monday 1st December” and a hand holding a board with text “Join our Team”
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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There is still time to register for this week’s #FreeWebinarWed where Beth shares her A-Z of AAC, full of insights and guidance.

Register to join us live or catch up later on demand via the link or QR code below. 

bit.ly/webinar191125
Navy background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 19th November 2025 titled ‘The A to Z of AAC’ with Dr Beth Moulam, Researcher and AAC Advocate Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar191125 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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It's World Nursery Rhyme Week this week!
 
Support learners when singing 'Old MacDonald' in Scottish Gaelic with our Gaelic, symbol-supported version of 'Old MacDonald': 
bit.ly/3UMPhLB

#WorldNurseryRhymeWeek
White background with ‘Symbols for All logo’ at the top of design. Below there is a sheet with animal symbols. The title is 'Old MacDonald' and symbol labels are the Gaelic words corresponding to each animal. At the bottom there is the ‘World Nursery Rhyme Week’ logo and on the right there is a QR code and link directing to bit.ly/3UMPhLB
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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There's still time to register for our parent/carer webinar next Monday evening (17th Nov) at 7pm. We'll be exploring resources on shared reading at home. Click on the link or scan the QR code to find out more and register to join us live or to be sent the recording link. 

bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
Poster with white and yellow backgrounds with CALL Scotland logo at the top. Right hand side has 3 images; from top to bottom photograph of Joanna Courtney, Specialist Speech and Lanugage Therapist, Kirsteen Steven AT and ASN Teacher and Paula Twigg, CALL Scotland Project Officer Left hand side title of webinar is Bookbug and shared reading on Monday 17th November 2025 from 7pm to 7.30pm and for more info there is a QR code at the bottom with a short link: bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Join Bob from Pretorian for a fun-filled webinar exploring assistive technology and alternative access methods in toy control, gaming and computer access. 

Join live at 4pm or catch up on demand.

bit.ly/webinar261125

#FreeWebinarWed
Burnt orange background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 24th November 2025 titled ‘Assistive technology for fun activities’ with Bob Sagoo from Pretorian Technologies Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar261125 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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It's World Nursery Rhyme Week this week!
 
Download our free 'Five Little Speckled Frogs' resource to add some visuals while you sing: bit.ly/3YAESna

#WorldNurseryRhymeWeek
White background with ‘Symbols for All logo’ at the top of design. Below there are screenshots of two printed documents, one with a pond graphic and the other with 5 frog graphics and instructions on how to assemble the resource. At the bottom there is the ‘World Nursery Rhyme Week’ logo and on the right there is a QR code and link directing to bit.ly/3YAESna
November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Do you know where to find high quality, engaging and motivating learning activities online to support your child with ASN? Join Kirstin at 7pm on 2nd December to hear more. Find out more and register at the link or via the QR code below.  

bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
Poster with white and yellow backgrounds with CALL Scotland logo at the top. Right hand side has 3 images; from top to bottom photograph of Kirstin Barr AT and ASN Teacher, Kirsteen Steven AT and ASN Teacher and Paula Twigg, CALL Scotland Project Officer Left hand side title of webinar is Doorway Online on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 7pm to 7.30pm and for more info there is a QR code at the bottom with a short link: bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Are you wondering which symbol tools are the best fit for your setting?

Join Claire for an extended webinar to explore options for creating and using symbolised resources.

Register to join our #FreeWebinarWed on 10th December via the QR code or link below.

bit.ly/webinar101225
Purple background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 3rd December 2025 titled ‘Creating learning resources with symbols – what are the options?’ with Claire Harrison, CALL Scotland Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar101225 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Come and join us on Wednesday 5th December for a hands-on Christmas themed AT Maker Day in Edinburgh. Learn how to switch-adapt toys and spend time meeting fellow-makers. 

Register your interest: 

https://bit.ly/43T7pIb
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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There is still time to register for this week’s #FreeWebinarWed where Darius and Jo from ivvi Assistant Ltd will demonstrate how ivvi transforms spoken content into real time mindmaps.

Register to join us live or catch up later on demand via the link or QR code below. 

bit.ly/webinar121125
Muted jade green background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 12th November 2025 titled ‘From speech to Mind Map: ivvi Notes in Action for students with Dyslexia & ADHD’ with Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee, ivii Assistant Ltd Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar121125 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Would you like tips and guidance on supporting AAC users?

Join us for an inspiring session with Dr Beth Moulam as she shares invaluable insights from her lived experience and many different roles.

Join live at 4pm or catch up on demand.

bit.ly/webinar191125

#FreeWebinarWed
Navy background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 19th November 2025 titled ‘The A to Z of AAC’ with Dr Beth Moulam, Researcher and AAC Advocate Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar191125 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Discover the Colourful Semantics Bundle by Therapy Box. Fun, interactive apps to build literacy skills. Perfect for educators, speech and language therapists and at home.

Join us for #FreeWebinarWed on 3rd December. Register via the QR code or link below.

bit.ly/webinar031225
Forest green background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 3rd December 2025 titled ‘Boosting Sentence Skills with Therapy Box’s Colourful Semantics Bundle’ with Annie Galvin, Therapy Box Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar031225 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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There is still time to register for this week’s #FreeWebinarWed where Wendy shares the many features included in Kami and Kami Companion to support accessible, inclusive learning.

Register to join us live or catch up later on demand via the link or QR code. 

bit.ly/webinar051125
Muted teal background with white text advertising #FreeWebinarWed at 4pm (GMT) on 5th November 2025 titled ‘Unlocking learning with Kami amd Kami companion: accessible tools for diverse learners’ with Wendy Paskett, Kami Register by scanning the QR code or go to bit.ly/webinar051125 www.callscotland.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Did you know we create lots of symbolised supports for shared reading? Could this help with reading together at home? Join Joanna in this first parent/carer webinar 7pm on 17th November. Click the link or scan the QR code to find out more. Join live or watch the recording. 
bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
Poster with white and yellow backgrounds with CALL Scotland logo at the top. Right hand side has 3 images; from top to bottom photograph of Joanna Courtney, Specialist Speech and Lanugage Therapist, Kirsteen Steven AT and ASN Teacher and Paula Twigg, CALL Scotland Project Officer Left hand side title of webinar is Bookbug and shared reading on Monday 17th November 2025 from 7pm to 7.30pm and for more info there is a QR code at the bottom with a short link: bit.ly/CallParentWebinars
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Remember, remember the 5th of November, 
No, not gunpowder, treason and plot.
There are free places on offer for one of our courses,
Don't miss the deadline to apply for a spot!
Find out more about the free places on our Technology to Support ASN course and how to apply:
https://bit.ly/blogKS281025
November 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM