Are Smart glasses digital innovation that will support inclusion and enhance the student experience? The term smart glasses as used here is a generic term to describe a range of wearable technology products. This includes assistive models such as those specifically for blind and low-vision users, as well as more commercially orientated glasses. Some of […]
AI presents both opportunities and risks for deaf students. With so many different tools available, identifying what is genuinely useful can be difficult. Here we’ll consider some key developments that are having an impact on accessibility for linguistic access and study. Exploring where accessibility and innovation meet, we will move from more established tools like […]
About me Rhona is employed at the University of Dundee as the Assistive Technology & Alternative Formats Officer. While working, she completed a part-time MSc in Educational Assistive Technology, graduating in 2025. With a keen interest in Generative Artificial Intelligence and the use of mainstream technology for assistive purposes, she designed her MSc dissertation to […]
Jisc understands the importance of considering accessibility in all aspects of digital life in tertiary education. Our communities are key in helping us to understand how technology is being used and in finding collaborative solutions to important issues. As part of our commitment to empowering communities, finding the right solutions, and promoting tech for good, […]
