Shared Resources

Books for All

Author Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS)
Descriptionpupils who can benefit from learning resources in alternative formats. For example:
  • Students who have a physical difficulty with holding books or turning pages can benefit from audio books or materials in a digital format on the computer.
  • Students with specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, or reading difficulties can read material if it is printed in a larger or different font, or on coloured paper, or displayed on computer. Many pupils with reading difficulties can also access information by listening to audio books, or by having the text read out by a computer.
  • Students with learning difficulties may benefit from simplified language, books printed in a simpler font or layout, or from books with symbols, or from audio books.
  • Students with hearing impairment may need simplified language, audio books or multimedia resources with signed video.
  • Non English-speaking students, who might benefit from simplified text, audio books, or digital versions.

A few examples of alternative formats include:

  • Printed alternative formats
  • Audio formats
  • Digital or electronic tex and multimedia formats
  • Daisy books
Link(s)http://www.booksforall.org.uk
Publication(s)Books For All: Accessible Curriculum Materials For Pupils with Additional Support Needs
CategoryAdditional Support Needs
Inclusion
Curricular areaAssistive Technologies in Education
Additional Support Needs
Social inclusion (education)
Inclusion and equality
Publisher Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS)
Typeguide