Authors: Dr. Denise O'Dwyer, Chartered Psychologist, Quest Brain Injury Services, National Learning Network | Ms. Ciara Hennigan, Team Leader, Quest Brain Injury Services, National Learning Network Contact Details: denise.odwyer@nln.ie | ciara.hennigan@nln.ie Theme: Learning through Covid: Flipping the Classroom using UDL Title of Poster: To examine the emerging implications of online support for clients with Acquired Brain Injury during the Covid-19 pandemic. Abstract: One of the biggest implications of the Covid-19 pandemic has been fewer physical and social connections, yet a greater than ever need for people to connect. The desire for belonging and connectedness is important to everyone, not least of all to people with additional support needs. Quest is a National Learning Network (NLN) HSE funded rehabilitation service, for people with an Acquired Brain Injury. Using a holistic model of rehabilitation which embraces UDL, we have observed and listened to the needs emerging for clients throughout the pandemic, who have continued to access Quest learning hubs online. We have tailored our system of support to meet the emerging online needs and other frequently occurring difficulties which arise post ABI, by developing a bespoke, flexible and easily accessible system to accommodate the specific needs of each individual.
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