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Human speech is arguably one of the most powerful media for communication because intonation carries us far beyond information. Speech carries with it nuances of personality, persuasion and purposefulness.
Research by Howard Giles (“Evaluative reactions to accents” – 1970) assessed the persuasiveness of accents by comparing students views on capital punishment before and after presentations. [...]
Continue reading: Voicing approvalIt was work with library professionals the first brought accessible publishing onto our radar back in 2005. A library colleague – Jo Richler – had asked a specialist academic publisher for a book in digital format for a disabled student. For the publisher, this was completely new territory. They were not sure what format the [...]
Continue reading: Knocking at open doors – influencing accessibility in the publishing world.Early in July I was introduced to Radio Marmalade – introduced on Radio Marmalade would be more truthful. My interviewer was a very able and eloquent Steph who was hosting a live show at a disability awareness event in Reading Civic Centre. I tried not to stumble over my words too much and Steph [...]
Continue reading: Radio MarmaladeNIACE will host nine regional events that will widen engagement in the Online basics programme by offering briefing to a wide range of potential providers and stakeholders. The events will share and promote good teaching and learning practice in digital inclusion initiatives taking account of best practice in delivery and offering latest advice on good [...]
Continue reading: NIACE Beyond Online Basics event
