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The APPGAT produces regular news updates on developments within Parliament and across the assistive technology sector.

The Group also publishes a monthly newsletter for its parliamentary and associate members.

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Parliamentarians call for better access to AT in schools

6th July 2018

As part of the APPGAT’s work on SEND education, the group met for a symposium on Assistive Technology in schools. Held in the House of Commons on one of the busiest voting days of this Parliament, the event brought together a diverse group of parliamentarians, experts and practitioners. Lord Low chaired a panel and discussion that covered topics including procurement of Assistive Technology, ensuring access to technology in exams, and embedding the technology in teaching and learning.

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Report Launched: Digital Accessibility and Education

30th June 2018

The APPGAT has launched a new report that addresses new digital accessibility regulations and what they mean for colleges and universities. The report, co-chaired by Seema Malhotra MP (Labour) and Lord Holmes (Conservative) will develop recommendations for both government and the education sector, to use the regulations as an opportunity to make teaching more inclusive for everyone. 

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American and British AT organisations meet in Parliament

12th June 2018

The APPGAT welcomed the boards of both the British and American assistive technology associations for a meeting to foster closer ties between UK and US assistive technology sector. The meeting was chaired by Noel Duffy of Dolphin Computer Access who sits on the boards of BATA (British Assistive Technology Association) and the American ATIA (Assistive Technology Trade  Association), as well as the advisory board of the APPGAT itself.

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