ATech Policy Lab@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
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.
“I think the government needs to become a bit more expert on this [assistive technology]. It just needs to get up to speed on what is already out there, but then we need to help encourage the next generation of products and bring together the tech people, users and disability charities and employers and see if we can thresh out how to deal with some of the challenges” – Alex Burghart MP, APPGAT Meeting 2018

ALT “I think the government needs to become a bit more expert on this [assistive technology]. It just needs to get up to speed on what is already out there, but then we need to help encourage the next generation of products and bring together the tech people, users and disability charities and employers and see if we can thresh out how to deal with some of the challenges” – Alex Burghart MP, APPGAT Meeting 2018
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Are you a student passionate about #Accessibility, tech and design? Hackcessible is a national user-led Make-a-thon accelerating accessible #Technology innovation by bringing together students and disabled people to create workable products. Read more: hackcessible.org/
We are looking for Challengers! Looking for challengers across the UK and beyond. Get in touch if you have a limitation around disability that could be solved by technology or if you are interested to work with people having disabilities. Apply Now: hackcessible@sheffield.ac.uk

ALT We are looking for Challengers! Looking for challengers across the UK and beyond. Get in touch if you have a limitation around disability that could be solved by technology or if you are interested to work with people having disabilities. Apply Now: hackcessible@sheffield.ac.uk

Hackcessible challengers pictured

ALT Hackcessible challengers pictured
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Congratulations to @NorwichChloe on being appointed as the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions @DWP! We were pleased to have Chloe open the @ATechPolicyLab launch. We're looking forward to continuing to work together on #AssistiveTechnology and disability.
Technological solutions can have a life changing impact on a disabled person's life […] There is much more that we can all do, which is why I really welcome the launch today of the new ATech Policy Lab, supported of course by Policy Connect and with partners Bournemouth University and Ace Centre. […] I think we would all agree that it is critical to continue to work together in partnership on research, and design evidence-based policy solutions in this area. That will allow us to share knowledge and innovation that will also have the benefit of promoting the United Kingdom as a world leader in this field.

ALT Technological solutions can have a life changing impact on a disabled person's life […] There is much more that we can all do, which is why I really welcome the launch today of the new ATech Policy Lab, supported of course by Policy Connect and with partners Bournemouth University and Ace Centre. […] I think we would all agree that it is critical to continue to work together in partnership on research, and design evidence-based policy solutions in this area. That will allow us to share knowledge and innovation that will also have the benefit of promoting the United Kingdom as a world leader in this field.

Chloe Smith@NorwichChloe
6 Sep 2022
I’m delighted to be asked to serve by the new Prime Minister, my Norfolk colleague and friend. We have a bold plan for the serious challenges we face, and I’m excited to lead the Department for Work and Pensions as we get the UK working, building and growing.
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Today, we held a workshop identifying the policy challenges and solutions to developing an #Innovation mission for #IndependentLiving #AssistiveTechnology - a recommendation in @Policy_Connect’s Smarter Homes for Independent Living report policyconnect.org.uk/news/ho…
Participants in the ATech Policy Lab workshop on Independent Living Technology Innovation Mission

ALT Participants in the ATech Policy Lab workshop on Independent Living Technology Innovation Mission

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“Having access to technology is like having electricity and water; we need to address the issue” Yesterday, we held a hybrid roundtable in #LTW2022 on #DigitalInclusion and #Disability bringing together people from the tech, disability and policy worlds with @TLA @Tech4Disability
Group photo of participants at the digital inclusion roundtable

ALT Group photo of participants at the digital inclusion roundtable

Photo of participants at the event sitting around a table and PowerPoint slides being shown

ALT Photo of participants at the event sitting around a table and PowerPoint slides being shown

Photo of participants at the event sitting around a table and online participants being shown on a screen

ALT Photo of participants at the event sitting around a table and online participants being shown on a screen
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.@ShamimaAkhtar from @PolicyConnect will be chairing today’s #DigitalInclusion for #DisabledPeople roundtable in #LTW2022 She works on a range of policy areas in education, employment, social care and the ATech Policy Lab Join us at 5pm @LDNTechWeek
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Shamima Akhtar Project Co-ordinator, Policy Connect (Assistive and Accessible Technology)

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Shamima Akhtar Project Co-ordinator, Policy Connect (Assistive and Accessible Technology)
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Consultant @jamhanlee from @CityBridgeTrust will speak tomorrow at #LTW2022 He manages grant funding for @CityBridgeTrust & @cityoflondon & serves on advisory committees for other funders and service delivery organisations Join us @LDNTechWeek with @TechLondonAdv @Policy_Connect
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk James Lee Consultant, City Bridge Trust

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk James Lee Consultant, City Bridge Trust

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Vice Chair of the Digital Divide Group @davedonaghy from @bcs will also speak at the #DigitalInclusion for #DisabledPeople roundtable at #LTW2022. He has written extensively in this area and has worked as a software engineer for 25 years. Register here: policyconnect.org.uk/events/…
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Dave Donaghy Vice Chair of the Digital Divide Specialist Group BCS, Chartered Institute for IT

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Dave Donaghy Vice Chair of the Digital Divide Specialist Group BCS, Chartered Institute for IT
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Chief Partnership Officer @coderinheels @openuk_uk will contribute to the #DigitalInclusion and #DisabledPeople roundtable at #LTW2022 She founded @TECHKNOWDay and is an active leader in the #Tech community in London Join us @LDNTechWeek with @TechLondonAdv @Policy_Connect
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Gen Ashley Chief Partnership Officer OpenUK

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Gen Ashley Chief Partnership Officer OpenUK
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Self-advocate and peer trainer @achoksi1 will also be speaking at the #DigitalInclusion for #DisabledPeople roundtable in #LTW2022. He has worked with people with #LearningDisabilities for over 13 years. Register here: policyconnect.org.uk/events/…
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Ajay Choksi Self-advocate and peer trainer

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Ajay Choksi Self-advocate and peer trainer
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We’re really pleased to announce our next speaker at #LTW2022 is @KwiatGosia - Senior Lecturer @UELResearch @UEL_News. Her research focuses on using technology to promote digital inclusion. Join us @LDNTechWeek with @TechLondonAdv @Policy_Connect
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Gosia Kwiatkowska, Bsc, MA, FHEA Co-director and Senior Lecturer RIX Centre, University of East London

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Gosia Kwiatkowska, Bsc, MA, FHEA Co-director and Senior Lecturer RIX Centre, University of East London

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ALT Text: Helen Milner
Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Helen Milner OBE Group Chief Executive Good Things Foundation

ALT Digital Inclusion and Disability: from pandemic response to a strategic approach Logos: ATech Policy Lab, Policy Connect, Tech for DisAbility, London Tech Week 14th June 2022, 5pm - 6pm BST Info@techfordisability.org.uk Helen Milner OBE Group Chief Executive Good Things Foundation
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@helenmilner CEO of @GoodThingsFdn will speak at next week's #LTW2022 roundtable on #DigitalInclusion for #DisabledPeople Helen was awarded an OBE for services to digital inclusion in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Join us @LDNTechWeek with @TechLondonAdv @Policy_Connect
Helen Milner OBE Group Chief Executive Good Things Foundation

ALT Helen Milner OBE Group Chief Executive Good Things Foundation

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Today, the #ATechPolicyLab, with @bournemouthuni, @SGNgas, @Oysta_uk and @Policy_Connect, held an #AssistiveTechnology workshop scoping the development of an accessible carbon monoxide alarm for people with visual and cognitive impairments.
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Minister for #Disabled People @NorwichChloe, delivered a keynote at the launch. She welcomed the #ATechPolicyLab, drawing attention to the life-changing impact of #AssistiveTechnology and the need for more to be done. Check out the latest news here: policyconnect.org.uk/blog/lo…
Photo of Chloe Smith MP saying Technological solutions can have a life changing impact on a disabled person's life […] There is much more that we can all do, which is why I really welcome the launch today of the new ATech Policy Lab, supported of course by Policy Connect and with partners Bournemouth University and Ace Centre. […] I think we would all agree that it is critical to continue to work together in partnership on research, and design evidence-based policy solutions in this area. That will allow us to share knowledge and innovation that will also have the benefit of promoting the United Kingdom as a world leader in this field.

ALT Photo of Chloe Smith MP saying Technological solutions can have a life changing impact on a disabled person's life […] There is much more that we can all do, which is why I really welcome the launch today of the new ATech Policy Lab, supported of course by Policy Connect and with partners Bournemouth University and Ace Centre. […] I think we would all agree that it is critical to continue to work together in partnership on research, and design evidence-based policy solutions in this area. That will allow us to share knowledge and innovation that will also have the benefit of promoting the United Kingdom as a world leader in this field.

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ALT Text: Quote from Kamran Mallick
Quote and photo of Kamran Mallick on a purple background saying "I welcome today’s launch of the ATech Policy Lab at Policy Connect, in partnership with Bournemouth University and the charity Ace Centre, and look forward to engaging with the Lab as it seeks to bring together Disabled people, the tech sector, and policymakers to design public policy that takes advantage of technology to break down barriers and enable everyone."

ALT Quote and photo of Kamran Mallick on a purple background saying "I welcome today’s launch of the ATech Policy Lab at Policy Connect, in partnership with Bournemouth University and the charity Ace Centre, and look forward to engaging with the Lab as it seeks to bring together Disabled people, the tech sector, and policymakers to design public policy that takes advantage of technology to break down barriers and enable everyone."

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ALT Text: Quote from Professor Christos Gatzidis
Quote and photo of Professor Christos Gatzidis on a purple background saying “We’re passionate about creating accessible technology that creates a fairer society for all and allows people to live better lives free from restriction. Our research and knowledge spans healthcare, engineering and digital and we want to use this expertise to make a difference in the policy landscape too.”

ALT Quote and photo of Professor Christos Gatzidis on a purple background saying “We’re passionate about creating accessible technology that creates a fairer society for all and allows people to live better lives free from restriction. Our research and knowledge spans healthcare, engineering and digital and we want to use this expertise to make a difference in the policy landscape too.”

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ALT Text: Quote from Anna Reeves
Quote and photo of Anna Reeves on purple background saying "Disabled people are already using technology to break down barriers in their lives, from communication, to education, to living independently. But for too many, the support to use Assistive and Accessible Technology (ATech) still isn’t there – often because of a simple lack of awareness. We’re proud to partner with Policy Connect on the ATech Policy Lab, bringing the expertise from our colleagues and clients, to design evidence-based policy solutions that will close the gaps in ATech provision and awareness."

ALT Quote and photo of Anna Reeves on purple background saying "Disabled people are already using technology to break down barriers in their lives, from communication, to education, to living independently. But for too many, the support to use Assistive and Accessible Technology (ATech) still isn’t there – often because of a simple lack of awareness. We’re proud to partner with Policy Connect on the ATech Policy Lab, bringing the expertise from our colleagues and clients, to design evidence-based policy solutions that will close the gaps in ATech provision and awareness."

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ALT Text: Quote from Paul Maynard MP
Quote and photo of Paul Maynard MP saying “Technology can be made to work for everyone – by designing inclusively, and providing access and support, it can transform the lives of disabled and older people. As the incoming chair of the APPG for Assistive Technology I am proud of the role the group continues to have in raising the profile of this pressing agenda. It’s a sign of the momentum behind this agenda that Policy Connect, the cross-party think tank that provides the secretariat to the APPG, is today launching its Assistive and Accessible Technology (ATech) Policy Lab.”

ALT Quote and photo of Paul Maynard MP saying “Technology can be made to work for everyone – by designing inclusively, and providing access and support, it can transform the lives of disabled and older people. As the incoming chair of the APPG for Assistive Technology I am proud of the role the group continues to have in raising the profile of this pressing agenda. It’s a sign of the momentum behind this agenda that Policy Connect, the cross-party think tank that provides the secretariat to the APPG, is today launching its Assistive and Accessible Technology (ATech) Policy Lab.”

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ALT Text: Quote from Robert McLaren
Quote and photo of Robert McLaren on purple background saying “Assistive and Accessible Technology (ATech) has the attention of policymakers as never before. We need to work with disabled people, the tech sector, third sector and academia to translate this enthusiasm and shared commitment into the well-designed, evidence-based, and funded initiatives that will transform ATech access and support for users on the ground."

ALT Quote and photo of Robert McLaren on purple background saying “Assistive and Accessible Technology (ATech) has the attention of policymakers as never before. We need to work with disabled people, the tech sector, third sector and academia to translate this enthusiasm and shared commitment into the well-designed, evidence-based, and funded initiatives that will transform ATech access and support for users on the ground."

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“Technology can be made to work for everyone – by designing inclusively, and providing access and support, it can transform the lives of disabled and older people." - @PaulMaynardUK speaks on @Policy_Connect's #ATechPolicyLab
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"I look forward to engaging with the #ATechPolicyLab as it seeks to bring together Disabled people, the tech sector, and policymakers to design public policy that takes advantage of #Technology to break down barriers and enable everyone." - @KamranMallick, CEO @DisRightsUK
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“We’re proud to partner with @Policy_Connect on the #ATechPolicyLab, bringing the expertise from our colleagues and clients, to design evidence-based policy solutions that will close the gaps in #ATech provision and awareness." - @AnnaAceCentre, CEO @AceCentre
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“We’re passionate about creating accessible #Technology that creates a fairer society for all and allows people to live better lives free from restriction.” - Professor Christos Gatzidis, @bournemouthuni, @BU_Research speaks on the #ATechPolicyLab
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Head of Assistive and Accessible Technology @Policy_Connect, @RobertAJMcLaren speaks on the launch of the new #ATechPolicyLab. Read Robert's blog about the Lab here: policyconnect.org.uk/blog/at…
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