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With over 25 years experience in the communication and learning industry,
Widgit are experts in inclusion and accessibility.
World renowned Widgit Symbols are the foundation of the company. Designed in collaboration with language and communication experts, Widgit Symbols follow a schematic structure which help people exchange information and ideas. With over 40,000 words and phrases simply represented by more than 11,000 symbols, individuals with communication challenges, learning difficulties, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) of all ages are gaining access to written information and communicating more independently.
Widgit Symbols were originally developed to support students in the classroom who have special requirements for learning and communicating. The positive impact of using these symbols to raise attainment, increase student engagement and improve behaviour has resulted in the adoption of symbols in mainstream education across the United Kingdom and through Widgit partners worldwide.
The ever increasing need to make written information accessible for all has led to the use of Widgit Symbols beyond the classroom. We now see symbols being used in places such as museums, community parks, hospitals, care homes, and government agencies, creating an all inclusive environment.
Individuals or organisations interested in creating or writing their own symbol-based materials can use Widgit products, designed to create resources in print, onscreen and online. Alternatively, individuals or organisations may make use of pre-made downloadable resources, created in partnership with practitioners from www.widgit.com, or Widgit’s Accessible Information Services for a consultative approach.
Widgit’s Accessible Information Services provide expert advice in the development of bespoke symbol resources. Widgit will assist in, symbol design, symbol resources, the creation of templates and more.
There are many ways to provide symbol support and therefore Widgit license symbols for integration in software, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and third party products. Examples include symbol licenses for use in Virtual Learning Environments (VLE’s), communication devices, and rich media, books, video, etc.
However you wish to present information, Widgit will be your partner in providing inclusive symbol solutions for making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities.