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Are you a disabled person who has experienced inaccessible transport and streets? Transport for All have launched the Accessible Transport Survey and want to hear from you! Find out more: transportforall.org.uk/survey/ The survey closes Friday 21 October

Congratulations to Alex Burghart, formerly an officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Tech, on being appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Work and Pensions.

A £4.34 million Longitude Prize on #Dementia has been launched by Challenge Works The Longitude Prize on Dementia will drive the creation of personalised, #Technology-based tools that are co-created with people living with the early stages of dementia. Find out more: dementia.longitudeprize.org

Assistive & Accessible Technology Awareness & Training for Front Line Professionals We're pleased to announce the start of a new report with Ian Karten Charitable Trust which will consider #ATech training in education, employment support & social care spheres. Read here: policyconnect.org.uk/news/assistive…

Great to hear from Zoë Clarke at #techability2022 "Assisitive technology isn't right for everyone, but everyone has the right to explore if assisitive technology will work for them." Too often disabled people are denied the opportunity to even try AT.

The ATech Policy Lab, a collaboration between Policy Connect, Bournemouth Uni & Ace Centre, is heading into its second year of designing policy to make #Technology work for everyone. Read BU's first year summary as we look to continue the work next year: bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2022-11-1…

We'll be sharing upcoming activity about accessible and #AssisitiveTechnology on Linkedin. Follow the ATech Policy Lab page for more information: linkedin.com/showcase/atech…

Fantastic to be here at the ATIA Conference - my first time joining! I’m grateful to Inclusive Technology for awarding me their #BritishATScholarship to allow me - and fellow Scholar, Jennette Greenwood - to take part in this important conference for the sector!

Policy Connect is taking part in today's launch of The National Centre for Accessible Transport National Centre for Accessible Transport. Read more about the Centre and our work alongside our consortium partners @RiDC_UK Coventry University Designability @WSP_UK Connected Places Catapult here👉: policyconnect.org.uk/news/launching…

🗣 RECRUITING Can you, or someone you know, advise Government on key disability issues in Yorkshire and the Humber? Apply to be the region’s Disability Regional Stakeholder Network Chair ⬇️ gov.uk/government/pub…

What will AI mean for neurodivergent people? This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, Robert McLaren reflects on the role of #AI and #Accessibility in a blog sharing his top tips about how it can break down barriers for dyslexic people. Read more: policyconnect.org.uk/blog/what-will…

We're looking forward to London Tech Week 2023! We'll be exploring the impact and benefit of #GenerativeAI on disabled people as tools such as #ChatGPT, #Copilot and #Bard develop at a rapid pace. Sign up here to join: londontechweek.com/events/generat…

ATech Policy Lab London Tech Week TechForDisability Plexal shamima akhtar https://bsky.app/profile/weandai.bsky.social Russ Shaw CBE @marcgoblot Robert McLaren Tech London Advocates Find out more and register to join here: londontechweek.com/events/generat…

We're pleased to hold this hybrid event on 13th June London Tech Week 2023 about the impact and benefit of #GenerativeAI on disabled people, in partnership with TechForDisability, hosted by Plexal Sign up here to join: londontechweek.com/events/generat…

In collaboration with ATech Policy Lab & TechForDisability, Robert McLaren is chairing a roundtable to explore the impact of Generative AI on accessibility. Join us to be a part of this important discussion. tinyurl.com/2nb9jhfk #LTW2023

Are you interested in the intersection of AI & accessibility? Don't miss the roundtable discussion with @marcgoblot & guests on Generative AI's impact on disabled people. Let's shape a future where technology is inclusive. tinyurl.com/2nb9jhfk #LTW2023

Calling all AI enthusiasts & advocates for accessibility! Join the roundtable with @tanduarte and experts to explore how Generative AI can benefit disabled people & contribute to positive change. tinyurl.com/2nb9jhfk #LTW2023