Suppliers / Publishers
The following is a list of some software and assistive technology publishers, producers and suppliers for special needs education. The list is divided into two sets, arranged alphabetically, i.e. Ireland (north and south) and overseas.
This list will be revised periodically. If you wish to be considered for inclusion in this list of publishers or suppliers (and for corrections to the list below), please e-mail specialneedstechnology@ncte.ie with a brief description of your products. Please note that single product-specific websites cannot generally be included.
Some Publishers and Suppliers- Ireland (special needs focus)
Andrew’s Award Systems
www.awardsys.net
Ph: 01 4930011
Irish suppliers for REM early learning software who supply special needs software
Ash Technology
www.ashtech.ie
Ph: 045 882212
Ash Technology specialises in supplying assistive technology solutions for the visually impaired
Carroll Educational Supplies
www.carrolleducation.ie
Ph: 01 612 0860
Resellers of several titles aimed at learning support and special needs
Computerspeak
www.computerspeak.ie
Ph: 01 677 7620
Computerspeak specialise in Voice Recognition software
Diskovery Software
www.diskovery.ie
Ph: 01 806 3910
Comprehensive suppliers and resellers of a wide range of software including special needs titles for both primary and secondary pupils. Website has a special needs section
Easy PC
www.easypc.ie
Ph: 076 6020257
Sourcing Assistive Technologies, Installing, Training and Providing Technical Support to schools on whole Assisitve Technology implementations.
Ed Tech Sofware Ltd.
www.edtech.ie
Ph: 1850 923 459
Suppliers of a variety of software and hardware from a wide range of publishers including many titles that support inclusion. Website has a special needs section
Jackson Technology
www.jacksontechnology.com
Ph: 01 451 8508
Assistive technology and software suppliers specialising in print and computer access devices
Neuron Learning
www.neuron.ie
1890 638 766
Supplier of the Fast ForWord series aimed at students with dyslexia
Prim-Ed Publishing (Promethean Ireland)
Suppliers of touch screen technologies, interactive whiteboards, visualiers and more. Publishers of SEN photocopiable resources
051 440075
Resources 4 Learning
www.resources4learning.ie
Ph: 061 398 747
Irish resellers for AVP which publishes and supplies some special needs titles
TextHELP Systems Ltd.
www.texthelp.com
Ph: 0044 0 28 9442 8105
Publishers of a range of literacy software with a special needs focus
Unique Perspectives
www.click2go.ie
Ph: 056 772 5912
Unique Perspectives specialises in wheelchair, communication and access devices
Some Publishers and Suppliers - Overseas (special needs focus)
4mation Educational Resources Ltd
www.4mation.co.uk
Publishers of Super Spell, Spinout Stories and other titles
AVP
www.avp.co.uk
Publishes a selection of titles suitable for special needs in English and Maths
Bytes of Learning
www.bytesoflearning.com
Publishes Ultrakey typing/keyboarding tutor and Create Together for multimedia authoring
Caves Ltd
www.cavesmaths.co.uk
Publishes Madge Maths Master which focuses on developing mental Maths skills with special needs pupils
Crick software Ltd
www.cricksoft.com
Comprehensive publisher of a range of special needs titles, with possibilities for switch access, including the Clicker series
Dolphin Audio Publishing
www.dolphinuk.co.uk
Dolphin Audio Publishing produce a series of multimedia software products to provide assistance to those with literacy and print difficulties
Don Johnston Special Needs Ltd
www.donjohnston.co.uk
Publishes a variety of special needs titles focusing on English and Maths. Many are compatible with switches
Fisher Marriott
www.fishermarriott.com
Publishes several special needs titles targeted at literacy and numeracy development
Freedom Scientific
www.freedomscientific.com
Specialises in assistive technology for the visually impaired and students with dyslexia
Kurzweil
www.kurzweiledu.com
Kurzweil publishes two products – one designed for students with literacy difficulties and the other for visually impaired students
Iansyst Technology Services
www.iansyst.co.uk
Iansyst develops software products to help students with dyslexia. See also its website www.dyslexic.com which has a large range of information and products
Immersive Media Spaces Ltd
www.immersivemediaspaces.co.uk/
Immersive specialises in developing technology for sensory development
Inclusive Technology
www.inclusive.co.uk
Providers of a wide range of special needs targeted software, switches and computer access devices, communication aids and assistive technology
Indigo Learning Ltd
www.indigolearning.co.uk
Publisher of a small selection of software titles that support inclusion such as the Podd and Dazzle series
Information Plus
www.information-plus.co.uk
Information Plus focuses on developing social learning software concentrating on developing life skills with special needs pupils
Inspiration Software Inc
www.inspiration.com
Publishes concept–mapping software that focuses on visual learning for students with literacy and comprehension difficulties
Lexia UK Ltd
www.readingsoftware.com/index.html
Publishes Lexia and some other products for students with dyslexia
Liberator
www.liberator.co.uk
Liberator provides communication and access devices including a switch accessible digital camera
Lucid Research Ltd
www.lucid-research.com
Publishes the Lass, Lucid and Lads titles which concentrate on screening and identifying dyslexia and literacy difficulties in students
Maxess Products
www.maxessproducts.co.uk
Maxess custom makes access devices to order such as angled rests and keyguards
Mayer – Johnson
www.mayer-johnson.com
Mayer Johnson specialises in the development of Augmentative and Alternative communication software and devices
Nfer Nelson
www.nfernelson.com
Nfer Nelson has developed a dyscalculia and dyslexia screener
Neptune Computer Technology
www.neptunect.co.uk/
Neptune publishes a selection of titles aimed at early learning and special needs including the Percy Learning series. Some titles in this series are compatible with switches and touchscreens
Nuance
www.nuance.com
Publishes speech recognition software and other imaging solutions
Semerc/Granada Learning
www.semerc.com
Publishers of a wide range of software supporting special needs and inclusion
Sherston Ltd
www.sherston.co.uk
Sherston is a comprehensive publisher of titles aimed at early years with possibilities for inclusion. Many titles are switch and touchscreen accessible
SIR Learning Systems Ltd
www.sirlearningsystems.co.uk
SIR Learning Systems offer integrated learning systems in literacy, numeracy and science that can be used in differentiated learning
Softease
www.softease.com
Publishes the Textease range of software and other titles
Spark Space
www.spark-space.com
Spark Space have published concept and mind mapping software incorporating text-to-speech readers aimed at helping those with literacy difficulties
Topologika Software
www.topologika.co.uk
Topologika publish a range of special needs software covering the breadth of the curriculum. Many titles are switch and intellikeys accessible
TechCess Ltd
www.techcess.co.uk
TechCess are providers of communication hardware and software, switches and access devices
The Dyslexia Institute
www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk
The Dyslexia Institute publishes Units of Sound which includes discrete units on reading, spelling, memory and dictation
Whitespace
www.wordshark.co.uk
Publishers of WordShark and NumberShark
Widgit Software
www.widgit.com
Specialises in special needs software focusing on literacy and communication using the Widgit Rebus symbols. Titles are switch accessible
Words Worldwide Ltd
www.keyspell.net
Words Worldwide is the publisher of the KeyStone series that integrates voice recognition and a text-to-speech reader in one package
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