Accessibility

One of the main aims of Glow is to give everyone access to the huge advantages of technology in learning. It means using assistive technology - a term which covers any technology which helps people who find it difficult to use ICT using conventional methods.

Some of the technology includes:

• alternative keyboards and mice for people who have problems in hand-eye coordination 
• text-to-speech screen readers for the unsighted or partially sighted
• large button keyboards
• screen magnification software
• colour definition adaptation.    

Many potential users of Glow, including pupils, parents and staff, will already be making use of assistive technologies. The standards-based design will ensure all of these technologies work seamlessly with Glow.