TechAbility Conference 2023
Almost 200 People gathered for the TechAbility conference in November last year. TechAbility22 was an amazing opportunity for people to learn and develop their skills in assistive technology. It was also a great chance to network with others working in the field.
Just a few of the highlights were:
- 12 Presentations from practitioners which covered a wide range of topics including: use of iPads by learners with highly complex needs, young people’s use of digital mental health tools, how to make the most of mobile technologies, using smart home solutions and how to make gaming accessible
- 16 Exhibitors showing how their products made a difference for disabled people when integrated into education and care settings
- 1 Keynote speech from Zoe Clark who shared her wide experience of working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver assistive technology solutions
- 1 High quality lunch and lots of refreshments (well, no one can learn on an empty stomach!)
Feedback showed that 97% of delegates would be applying learning from the conference in their work. TechAbility’s goal is to improve outcomes for the people you support so this excellent to hear.
We are currently confirming a venue for TechAbility23 in November. Make sure to keep an eye on the newsletter for more news about this year’s exciting and informative TechAbility conference. In the meantime, make sure to take advantage of the other webinar and training opportunities over the next few months. These are detailed in the events section below.
Disability Adjustments Passports
Updates were given to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology in November 2022 at Westminster. TechAbility were joined by TechAbility Champions from both Portland College and Queen Alexander to partake in the event and were able to ask questions regarding expanding this to further education and beyond.
Disability Adjustments passports can help employers to understand adjustments and in-work support, support access to work applications and reduce the need to reassess when moving into employment or between jobs. We’ll let you know when we hear of the next steps!
Events
Upcoming Webinars
Tobii Dynavox: Communication
14th February 13:00 – 13:30
Tobii Dynavox is the market leader in assistive communication. Their custom designed communication aids and corresponding support system enable people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ALS/MND, autism, spinal cord injury and aphasia to communicate and live their lives.
In this webinar we will be exploring the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) aspects of Tobii products including communication packages and their features.
Alice Langley, an experienced Speech Language Therapist and Training Manager for Tobii Dynavox in the UK, will be taking us through the webinar with time for questions at the end.
Tobii Dynavox: Supporting Independence
21st February 13:00 – 13:30
Tobii Dynavox is the market leader in assistive communication. Their custom designed communication aids and corresponding support system enable people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ALS/MND, autism, spinal cord injury and aphasia to communicate and live their lives.
In this webinar we will be exploring the specific tools and features that can help with independence in education, work and for living.
Alice Langley, an experienced Speech Language Therapist and Training Manager for Tobii Dynavox in the UK, will be taking us through the webinar with time for questions at the end.
Upcoming Training
Assistive Technology for physical access
9 February 2023
This workshop introduces delegates to technologies which will enable learners to access desktop and laptop computers, tablets and phones
Built-in access
23 March 2023
Computers, tablets and phones have a wealth of accessibility options already built into the operating systems. All teaching and learning support staff should have an awareness of these features so they can remove barriers for learners
10 practical steps to include more learners
27 April 2023
Join one of our Assistive Technologists to discuss ten quick fire topics covering a wide range of assistive hardware, software and techniques
Technology and leadership
3 May 2023
This training will guide college leaders through long and short term goals to enable your teams to remove barriers to using technology, supporting learners to succeed.
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