Sharon Smith
Honorary Research Fellow (UoB) / Policy & Parliamentary Lead (DSA), University of Birmingham / Down's Syndrome Association
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www.lewis-support.co uk
Louise has 20 years of experience in education, specialising in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Holding a Postgraduate Certificate in Language, Literacies and Dyslexia, alongside Approved Teacher Status (ATS) from the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), and a PGCE from Exeter University,
Louise has delivered a diverse range of subjects from Pre-Key Stages to A-levels. Passionate about the transformative power of education, Louise finds joy in teaching and supporting young learners, ensuring that all young people, regardless of their abilities, can access education. With a keen interest in complex communication needs,
Louise has experience working with AAC users and is currently pursuing British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 certification.
I was a special schools teacher for 28 years then an ICT SEN Advisor for a local education authority before setting up my own Assistive Technology company doing consultancy, assessment and training in the area of Assistive Technology.
I am a council member for the British Assistive Technology Association and the producer of "The Power of Assistive Technology film series.
I am a freelancre trainer with Neurobox as well as an international speaker at events here in the UK at The Dyslexia Show, BETT Show & BDA groups around the country
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