With the support of FIRST, the Institution of Engineering and Technology and Bristol Braille Technology are testing programming accessibility for partially sighted and blind students.
FIRST, a robotics community preparing young people for the future, are supporting the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in partnership with Bristol Braille Technology (BBT) to test programming accessibility for partially sighted and blind students participating in FIRST LEGO League programs.
BBT specialises in technology for the partially sighted and blind, and their pilot project has developed braille kits to enable students to code and participate in the FIRST LEGO League program. The kits consist of a computer console that will allow partially sighted and blind students to work together to participate in the global program.
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David Lakin, IET Head of Education, Safeguarding and Education Policy, says: “This has never been done before so we’re really excited about its potential opportunities to open up FIRST LEGO League to more children.
A showcase took place on Wednesday, April 26 at IET Stevenage: Futures Place and saw students using the new and innovative technology and putting it to work.
FIRST LEGO League introduces Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to children ages 4-16 through fun, exciting hands-on learning.
FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. In FIRST LEGO League, students engage in hands-on STEM experiences, building confidence, growing their knowledge, and developing habits of learning.
FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
