Presentations are a major source of anxiety for students, particularly those with disabilities and neurodivergent needs. Present Pal is an assistive technology app that helps reduce presentation anxiety by offering structured notes, discreet prompts, and real-time support. With Present Pal, students can feel calmer, more confident, and better able to succeed in their academic presentations.

Discover how Present Pal helped Isabella, a dyslexic student at Nottingham Trent University, go from a 2:1 to a First in her presentations. By supporting every stage of the presentation journey, from planning and pacing to confidence on the day, Present Pal empowers disabled students to perform at their best.

Learn about the latest version of Present Pal, our new feature and the amazing event we have happening this soon.

Say goodbye to the tedious process of typing out flashcards. Present Pal V6 allows you to create flashcards using your voice effortlessly. Speak your thoughts or paste your notes and your words will be transformed into concise, effective talking points.

In this webinar we are joined by the amazing Lisa Chard-Hall, an AuDHD Study Skills tutor for students in receipt of the Disabled Students’ Allowance, as well as a speaker and consultant for neurodiversity in higher education. Join us as we delve into rebranding ADHD in education, and what it means to demedicalise neurodiversity…

Public speaking can be anxiety-inducing for the best of us, but couple that with the dilemma of understanding the assignment, and it can feel really overwhelming. Especially for those of us who have disabilities or learning differences, it’s super important for us to feel confident in how we are going to approach a task. Luckily, the Present Pal team have got our back. Here’s our guide for understanding the assignment brief, to set you up for success.

Struggling to get started with your presentation? We’ve all been there. Especially for the more nervous among us (*stares in fidget spinner*) it can feel like a mammoth task to begin a presentation, never mind structure it, plan it, and deliver it. Here are three ways to kickstart building your presentation, and overcome that procrastination temptation. 

You hear the lecturer bellow those terrifying words: does anyone have any questions? You’ve completely forgotten about this part, and you don’t know what to do. Sometimes the most challenging element of a presentation can be the Q&A. But it can also be the most impressive, if you’re prepared. Here’s some pointers from the Present Pal team…

Alongside creating a killer presentation with excellent content, your delivery is just as important. Rehearsing is a key part of this process, and helps massively with presentation nerves. Instead of focussing on memorising your content (which isn’t a great method once you forget something) focus on practicing it. Here are three presentation rehearsal techniques to help you up your game.