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

Today, we launch our first newsletter exploring the latest news on assistive and accessible technology policy – from the ATech Policy Lab and @AT_APPG. Subscribe on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/build-relation/…
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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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We're pleased to hold this hybrid event on 13th June @LDNTechWeek 2023 about the impact and benefit of #GenerativeAI on disabled people, in partnership with @Tech4Disability, hosted by @Plexalcity Sign up here to join: londontechweek.com/events/ge…
As #GenerativeAI such as #ChatGPT, #Copilot and #Bard develop at a rapid pace, what impact this will have on disabled people? On 13 June @ATechPolicyLab will hold a hybrid event on #AI, #Disability & #Accessibility @LDNTechWeek 2023 with @Tech4Disability, hosted by @Plexalcity
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We're looking forward to @LDNTechWeek 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/ge…
📢 Exciting news! Thrilled to announce our partnership with @Policy_Connect for an incredible event on #Generative AI, Disability, and Accessibility at London Tech Week 2023! 🌐 Join us in exploring these transformative tools! 🤝#LTW2023 tinyurl.com/2nb9jhfk
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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…
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
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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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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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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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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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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…
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A £4.34 million Longitude Prize on #Dementia has been launched by @Challenge_Works The @LPDementia 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/
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Congratulations to @alexburghart, formerly an officer of the @AT_APPG, on being appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Are you a disabled person who has experienced inaccessible transport and streets? @TransportForAll have launched the Accessible Transport Survey and want to hear from you! Find out more: transportforall.org.uk/surve… The survey closes Friday 21 October
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