BATA News
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Legislation
US steps up efforts on AT
Tuesday 13 November 2018
Legislation has greatly expanded the use and awareness of assistive technology in the US, Mike Marotta of Inclusive Technology Solutions told BATA members in an exclusive presentation.
Law will ensure UK's public websites are accessible
Friday 10 August 2018
September saw the introduction of UK laws on making public sector websites and mobile apps accessible, in line with a recent EU Directive.
Education Committee launches inquiry into new SEND system
Monday 30 April 2018
The House of Commons Education Committee has launched an inquiry into support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
£200 laptop charge should be added to students' loans
Thursday 29 March 2018
BATA has called on the Government to add the £200 charge levied on students who receive laptops under the Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) to their student loan.
The impact of EU's accessibility directive on higher education
Friday 16 March 2018
At the moment the EU is still finalising the details of how its accessibility directive will need to be implemented by universities and colleges but we expect to have details from the UK government in the next couple of months.
BATA's evidence on AT and work
Friday 09 February 2018
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.
Town hall contracts overlook accessibility
Wednesday 04 October 2017
More than 60 per cent of outsourcing deals between local authorities and third-party suppliers happen without discussion of disability requirements, according to a study by the Business Disability Forum.
HMRC guidance on VAT on computer equipment for disabled people
Thursday 13 July 2017
This is a draft of updated wording for guidance on zero rating computer equipment for disabled people.
Raising the awareness of assistive technology
Monday 22 May 2017
Assistive technology has come of age when members of parliament decide the time is right to set up a group dedicated to the field.
Speaker launches All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology
Wednesday 10 May 2017
BATA is one of the founding members of a newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology and will be at the forefront of changes in policy in this area.