We are holding our second Assistive Technology Week which is taking place from Monday 20th to Friday 24th April. This year the Assistive Technology Week will feature interactive demonstrations and activities for Sense College Loughborough (SCL) students and online information workshops for students, staff, parents, carers, employers and other professionals..
The event has a new logo which was designed by an SCL member of staff and our motto is the same as last year – Limitless by Inclusion.
Our purpose is to encourage people to see how assistive technology empowers young people in education, in the workplace and in the home. The focus of the event is on three main themes:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Transitions from College to home
On Monday 20th, Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th April in-house SCL students will be able to take part in sessions with Vision Aid, SensePilot, Sense Hub Sports, and with our Speech and Language Therapist and Learning Technology Co-ordinator, as well as joining in with an eSports tournament with visiting students from Portland College. We are very excited about these opportunities.
On Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd April we will be holding a selection of online information sessions and workshops lasting between 30 minutes and one hour. These will be led by organisations who specialise in Assistive Technology and who will focus on one or more of the main themes. These organisations include:
- AT Superstore – AI and AT
- Aventido – Technology to help with reading, note taking and noise sensitivity
- Bodyswaps – VR and AI to transform soft skills
- Brain in Hand – Transition – supporting neurodivergent individuals
- CareScribe – AI – Empowering learners through assistive technology
- Liberator Ltd – Using Apple iOS for communication
- SensePilot – PC control and gaming solution without hardware
- Smartbox Assistive Technology – Empowering AAC users with language and communication
- Techability Champions – Transitions
- TellMi – Digital safety and chat-based counselling
- Newfriars College – Bridging the SEND Gap with AI
- Game Mates – Demonstration for gaming
We would love for Karten Network members to join in with the online sessions. If you are interested and want to register or want more information, then please visit the Assistive Technology Week 2026 page on our website or email EnquiriesLoughborough@Sense.org.uk.
We hope to see you then.
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