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callscotland.org.uk
ASL & Technology Conference 10.6.26

Join Jake from Jabbla UK to find out how Mind Express 5 can support communication and meaningful literacy development. Explore thoughtful integrations to encourage independence, learning and accessibility.

Register via the link bit.ly/ASLTech

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A promotional poster for “ASL and Technology 2026” featuring overlapping red, pink and grey circles and the CALL Scotland and University of Edinburgh logos. The main text announces a session titled “Connecting Literacy and AAC: Collaboration in Action,” scheduled for 11:35–12:05 and presented by Jake Rourke from Jabbla UK. At the bottom there is a tagline that reads "Accessible Futures; connecting learning and technology" with a QR code and the hashtag #ASLTech2026. Promotional poster for a presentation at the ASL and Technology 2026 Conference, titled ‘Connecting Literacy and AAC: Collaboration in Action.’ Logos for Jabbla UK and CALL Scotland appear at the top. The slide describes how Mind Express 5 supports communication and literacy through accessible activities, integrated books, and collaboration with organisations such as CandLE. Decorative circular shapes in red, pink and grey appear in the background, with the text ‘Accessible Futures: connecting learning and technology’ and the hashtag ‘#ASLTech2026’.
May 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
callscotland.org.uk
ASL & Technology Conference 10.6.26

Join Sue and Lisa from Widgit to discover ‘Symbla,’ Widgit’s new learning app designed to support language and early literacy skills. Find out about readymade resources and how to create personalised activities.

#ASLTech26
A promotional poster for “ASL and Technology 2026” featuring overlapping red, pink and grey circles and the CALL Scotland and University of Edinburgh logos. The main text announces a session titled “Symbla – Widgit’s new Learning App,” scheduled for 10:25–10:55 and presented by Sue White and Lisa Pinkerton from Widgit. At the bottom there is a tagline that reads "Accessible Futures; connecting learning and technology" with a QR code and the hashtag #ASLTech2026. Promotional poster for a presentation at the ASL and Technology 2026 Conference, titled ‘Symbla – Widgit’s new Learning App.’ Logos for Widgit and CALL Scotland appear at the top. Slide explains that Symbla is an activity‑based app supporting language and early literacy development through progressive activities. Can be used online or offline and personalised using Widgit symbols and templates. Session will demonstrate how to set up profiles, create and edit activities, adjust layouts, choose read aloud options, and see how activities are played. Decorative circular shapes in red, pink and grey appear in the background, with the text ‘Accessible Futures: connecting learning and technology’ and the hashtag ‘#ASLTech2026’.
May 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM