Learning with Mind Mapping and Assistive Technology

Deirdre Madden is the Assistive Technology Outreach Co-ordinator at University College Cork (UCC) . Deirdre has worked in the disability and education field for over 15 years. She was the computer trainer in Enable Ireland Adult Services training adults with profound/complex physical disabilities to access ICT independently for community/social inclusion. She joined the Disability Support Service in University College Cork (UCC) in March 2012. Her role here is to enhance access and transition to higher level education for students with disabilities through promoting awareness and use of assistive technology in second level education. She also delivers the ICT module of a course for adults with intellectual disabilities in UCC called the Certificate in Contemporary Learning.