Universal Principles of Assistive Technology

A little while ago, whilst studying for my post-grad, I came across the book…

7 Top Tips for Successfully Implementing Assistive Technology in the Classroom…

Access:technology AT Ambassador Introduction

Assistive technology has always been a big part of my life because I have cerebral…

Assistive Technology and Fatigue

This week it’s Acquired Brain Injury week and it’s seen UK charity Headway release some statistics…

Accessing Your Technology

Of all the awe and wonder associated with technology (and there’s loads), the most striking with regard to…

Top 5 tips for getting the most out of EyeGaze

We’ve spoken at some length previously about the importance of getting the…

Top tips for introducing assistive technology to young children

Expectation vs Reality

Having taught in mainstream education for 7 years, I am acutely aware of the positive outcomes possible from targeted, personalised intervention for young children. As anyone who has worked with children in this, or any other context will testify there are few things that offer a sense of…

Assistive Technology: Beyond the device

This is my first blog post, so it seems only fair that I should tell you a little bit about myself.

I’ve been working for Access Technology North for almost one year (sure hope I get a cake or something to commemorate the actual…

Equality for all

I am Lauren Hayes, 26 and working as an Assistive Technology Consultant for Access: Technology North. To me, International Women’s Day is…