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AT for pupils with cerebral palsy
Monday 12 February 2018
As a teacher of special needs I have worked with pupils with cerebral palsy (CP) for whom handwriting is difficult or slow because of the spasm movements associated with the condition. I have found that alternative peripheral devices can help enormously.
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.
Spellex wins presidential backing
Friday 09 February 2018
A US member, the literacy software company Spellex, was recently praised by President Donald Trump for giving employees a $1,000 bonus.
Government probes role of assistive technology in cutting barriers to work
Wednesday 10 January 2018
The Work and Pensions Select Committee, which oversees the work of the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched an inquiry into assistive technology.
Atos puts its web know-how at BATA's disposal
Thursday 16 November 2017
Atos, a leading player in the global digital services market, heads a number of firms backing the British Assistive Technology Association by providing invaluable assistance in developing our website.
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.
Video shows what it is like to have dyslexia
Wednesday 04 October 2017
British graphic and motion designer Josh Penn has created a 60-second animation that communicates what it is like to have dyslexia.
NASEN honours SEN practitioners
Monday 18 September 2017
The National Association of Special Educational Needs (NASEN) charity, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will be making its first annual awards to schools, colleges and individual professionals at a black tie ceremony in London at the Museum of London on October 19.