@ATechPolicyLab

Designing public policy so technology works for everyone. Part of @Policy_Connect Supporting partners: @bournemouthuni & @AceCentre #ATechPolicyLab

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Joined February 2022
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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
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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
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In collaboration with @ATechPolicyLab & @Tech4Disability, @RobertAJMcLaren 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
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ATech Policy Lab retweeted
Policy Connect@Policy_Connect2 Jun 2023
Replying to @Policy_Connect @ATechPolicyLab @LDNTechWeek @Tech4Disability @Plexalcity @ShamimaAkhtar @WeandAI @RussShaw1 @RobertAJMcLaren @TechLondonAdv
Find out more and register to join here: londontechweek.com/events/ge…
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Policy Connect@Policy_Connect15 Feb 2023
Policy Connect is taking part in today's launch of The National Centre for Accessible Transport @NCAT_UK. Read more about the Centre and our work alongside our consortium partners @RiDC_UK @covcampus @DesignabilityUK @WSP_UK @CPCatapult here👉: policyconnect.org.uk/news/la…

Launching The National Centre for Accessible Transport - Policy Connect

Policy Connect is today taking part in the launch of the National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT).   The new Centre – in which Policy Connect is a consortium partner – will work over the next...

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@covcampus15 Feb 2023
Today is the launch of the National Centre for Accessible Transport - a UK first in inclusive transport! Funded by @Motability, @NCAT_UK has a mission of making transport accessible for all. Read about #NCATUK here: bit.ly/3lGoCBC
Coventry University PhD students and members of the NCAT consortium at the launch event. Left to right: PhD students Stephanie McPherson-Brown, Kay Atkin and Emily Nash, Robert McLaren Director of the Assistive and Accessible Technology Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin Centre Manager, National Centre for Accessible Transport, Professor Paul Herriotts Director, National Centre for Accessible Transport, Coventry University, Gordon McCullough Chief Executive, Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, Catharine Brown, Chief Executive Designabilty, Michael Edwards Innovation Director, Connected Places Catapult, Clive Gilbert Head of Accessible Transport at Policy Connect

ALT Coventry University PhD students and members of the NCAT consortium at the launch event. Left to right: PhD students Stephanie McPherson-Brown, Kay Atkin and Emily Nash, Robert McLaren Director of the Assistive and Accessible Technology Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Cathryn Thompson-Goodwin Centre Manager, National Centre for Accessible Transport, Professor Paul Herriotts Director, National Centre for Accessible Transport, Coventry University, Gordon McCullough Chief Executive, Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, Catharine Brown, Chief Executive Designabilty, Michael Edwards Innovation Director, Connected Places Catapult, Clive Gilbert Head of Accessible Transport at Policy Connect

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🗣 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/publicatio…
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Robert McLaren@RobertAJMcLaren3 Feb 2023
Fantastic to be here at the @ATIAorg Conference - my first time joining! I’m grateful to @InclusiveTechUK for awarding me their #BritishATScholarship to allow me - and fellow Scholar, @jennette1964 - to take part in this important conference for the sector!
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Policy Connect@Policy_Connect18 Nov 2022
The @ATechPolicyLab, a collaboration between Policy Connect, @bournemouthuni & @AceCentre, 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-…
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Geena Vabulas@GeenaVabulas16 Nov 2022
Great to hear from @ZoeClarke77 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.
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Policy Connect@Policy_Connect8 Nov 2022
Assistive & Accessible Technology Awareness & Training for Front Line Professionals We're pleased to announce the start of a new report with @IanKarten which will consider #ATech training in education, employment support & social care spheres. Read here: policyconnect.org.uk/news/as…

Assistive and Accessible Technology Awareness and Training for Front Line Professionals - Policy...

We are pleased to announce the beginning of work on a new report on Assistive and Accessible Technology Awareness and Training for Front Line Professionals. We would like to thank the Ian Karten...

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Call to action - #CM2022Conf sign up for @AceCentre and @AT_APPG newsletters @ATechPolicyLab - get the latest on AT and AAC policyconnect.org.uk/assisti… acecentre.org.uk/

Accessibility Archives - Policy Connect

The Accessibility team produces research on Accessible Transport and Assistive & Accessible Technology (ATech). It works to shape public policy that closes the transport accessibility gap and uses...

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Replying to @RohanSlaughter @RobertAJMcLaren @ATechPolicyLab @AT_APPG @Policy_Connect @CliveGilbert
Current projects include a report in how can we achieve broad based awareness and confidence among front line professionals / developments in AI, ensuing involvement of disabled people
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Replying to @RohanSlaughter @RobertAJMcLaren @ATechPolicyLab @AT_APPG @Policy_Connect @CliveGilbert
Launch of @ATechPolicyLab - aiming to develop new policies - collaborate to design evidence based policy that makes technology enabling for everyone
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Replying to @RohanSlaughter @RobertAJMcLaren @ATechPolicyLab @AT_APPG
Example of a recent policy report from @AT_APPG @Policy_Connect as authored by @CliveGilbert policyconnect.org.uk/researc… #CM2022Conf
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Now have @RobertAJMcLaren of @ATechPolicyLab and @AT_APPG giving an overview of AT policy context
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Geena Vabulas@GeenaVabulas13 Sep 2022
Fabulous to hear from @AceCentre @ATechPolicyLab about the current #AAC policy landscape and opportunities for everyone to get involved in influencing policy! @Policy_Connect @AT_APPG #cm2022conf xitter.cf/GeenaVabulas/status/15…
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ATech Policy Lab retweeted
Policy Connect@Policy_Connect8 Sep 2022
How can #Technology help older people live more independently? "We must design tech together with older and disabled people so that we can make sure it is easy for them to use." #YourLaterLife Read @CliveGilbert's latest piece: yourlaterlife.co.uk/lifestyl…
How can technology help older people live more independently? Clive Gilbert - Policy Manager for Assistive and Accessible Technology, Policy Connect.

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In a new @Policy_Connect report, Commission chair Sir Paul Carter CBE and author @CliveGilbert discuss good practice case studies of the impact smart home technology can have. Join our #InclusiveConversations on September 13th at 17.00 BST to learn more bit.ly/3QG54I2
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We are delighted to welcome to our Team @RobertAJMcLaren as Associate Policy Fellow (Technology). Robert is the Founding Director of Policy Connect’s A-Tech Policy Lab, as well as Chair of DfE Assistive Technology Engagement Group. We are delighted to welcome him to the team!
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I'm delighted to working with @DisPolCentre as an Associate Fellow. As Director of the @ATechPolicyLab at @Policy_Connect, I know that policy making works best when it we embrace collaboration, and I look forward to taking part in DPC's excellent work!
The Disability Policy Centre@DisPolCentre16 Aug 2022
We are delighted to welcome to our Team @RobertAJMcLaren as Associate Policy Fellow (Technology). Robert is the Founding Director of Policy Connect’s A-Tech Policy Lab, as well as Chair of DfE Assistive Technology Engagement Group. We are delighted to welcome him to the team!
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