Knowledge Bank
Here we have curated the most useful articles from BATA on Accessible Technology. You can use the links on the right to filter by topic or tag.
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Disabled Living Foundation wants to work with BATA members
Companies encouraged to list their products for free on DLF websites
Your input needed as BATA launches WHO's UK survey of assistive products
Survey will produce a list of essential products for the future.
Responding to the Coronavirus: free resources from the AT sector
A list of useful tools and information to help you make it through the virus emergency
How the AT sector is responding to Coronavirus
Share your experiences on our Forum
BATA signs Bologna Declaration and joins Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations
BATA signs Bologna Declaration and joins Global Alliance of Assistive Technology Organisations
Paul Smyth judged one of the 100 most influential disabled people
Barclays' accessibility guru gains recognition for his work at the bank
World Health Organisation battles the AT deficit
John Lamb reports from Geneva conference
BATA's evidence on AT and work
BATA gave evidence in January to the Work and Pensions Select Committee's inquiry into assistive technology. The inquiry is about the role all types of assistive tech can play in removing barriers to work and helping disabled people stay in work.
Video shows what it is like to have dyslexia
British graphic and motion designer Josh Penn has created a 60-second animation that communicates what it is like to have dyslexia.
HMRC guidance on VAT on computer equipment for disabled people
This is a draft of updated wording for guidance on zero rating computer equipment for disabled people.
AT for the 21st century and beyond
Over 10 million people in the UK have some form of physical or sensory disability, and that number is rising steadily with the country’s ageing demographic profile. More than 65% of disabled people are over 65, a minority are born disabled.
What is switch access?
For those who have little or no manual dexterity and fine motor skills switch access is an alternative to using a keyboard.