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Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) delivery: Guidance for Local Authorities in England. Guidance document front page.

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Disabled Facilities Grant delivery guidance updated in line with Policy Connect's Smart Homes Commission's recommendation

29 March 2022

Disabled Facilities Grant delivery guidance updated in line with Policy Connect's Smart Homes Commission's recommendation

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New report from Lord Holmes into the Disabled Students’ Allowance draws on Policy Connect research

14 March 2022

New report from Lord Holmes into the Disabled Students’ Allowance draws on Policy Connect research

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Minister calls for mainstreaming of ATech in delivering public and private services

2 March 2022

Minister calls for mainstreaming of ATech in delivering public and private services

Arriving at Thriving: Learning from disabled students to ensure access for all

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Pilot scheme begins for adjustment passports to help disabled graduates get in to employment, a key recommendation from our reports

15 December 2021

Pilot scheme begins for adjustment passports to help disabled graduates get in to employment, a key recommendation from our reports

Picture of smart home being controlled by someone holding a tablet computer

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Recommendation from our Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission accepted in the Care White Paper

6 December 2021

Recommendation from our Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission accepted in the Care White Paper

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Public Call for Evidence: how can smart home technologies enhance independent living?

9 September 2021

Public Call for Evidence: how can smart home technologies enhance independent living?

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Sir Paul Carter and Liz Twist MP join voices from Parliament, academics, industry leaders and disabled experts on Smart Homes steering group

16 August 2021

Sir Paul Carter and Liz Twist MP join voices from Parliament, academics, industry leaders and disabled experts on Smart Homes steering group

Talent & Technology: building bridges to employment for disabled people

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Lack of tech shuts disabled people out of job opportunities

15 July 2021

Lack of tech shuts disabled people out of job opportunities

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Market shaping forms the central theme of the final evidence session of the Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission

7 July 2021

Market shaping forms the central theme of the final evidence session of the Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission

Talent and Technology: Building bridges to employment for disabled people

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Work and Pensions Select Committee report picks up Policy Connect evidence in making recommendation

29 June 2021

Work and Pensions Select Committee report picks up Policy Connect evidence in making recommendation

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The Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission holds second evidence session

23 June 2021

The Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission holds second evidence session

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day - 20th May 2021

20 May 2021

Global Accessibility Awareness Day - 20th May 2021

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Policy Connect launches Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission

14 May 2021

Policy Connect launches Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission

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APPGAT meets to map AT use in the UK

12 November 2020

APPGAT meets to map AT use in the UK

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Policy Connect delivers keynote at TechAbility Conference 2020

12 November 2020

Policy Connect delivers keynote at TechAbility Conference 2020

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APPGAT holds Extraordinary General Meeting

14 September 2020

APPGAT holds Extraordinary General Meeting

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AT & Employment Commission Call for Evidence

31 July 2020

AT & Employment Commission Call for Evidence

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Commission Launched: Assistive Technology and Employment

8 June 2020

Commission Launched: Assistive Technology and Employment

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Interview: Lilian Greenwood MP to take over from Seema Malhotra MP as Co-Chair of the APPGAT

5 June 2020

Interview: Lilian Greenwood MP to take over from Seema Malhotra MP as Co-Chair of the APPGAT

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How can the National Strategy for Disabled People improve access to assistive technology?

26 May 2020

How can the National Strategy for Disabled People improve access to assistive technology?

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Digital Accessibility in Higher and Further Education- the challenges and opportunities of 2020

21 May 2020

Digital Accessibility in Higher and Further Education- the challenges and opportunities of 2020

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Remote working and disabled employees - How a pandemic brought a long-standing issue to the forefront of the conversation

2 April 2020

Remote working and disabled employees - How a pandemic brought a long-standing issue to the forefront of the conversation

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Policy Connect meets to discuss the future of UK EdTech at home and abroad

27 February 2020

Policy Connect meets to discuss the future of UK EdTech at home and abroad

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Inclusive Practice in Higher Education Roundtable

24 May 2019

Inclusive Practice in Higher Education Roundtable

Minister for Children and Families Nadhim Zahawi MP addresses EdTech Symposium

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Minister addresses EdTech Symposium

23 May 2019

Minister addresses EdTech Symposium

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Smart Home Expo

9 April 2019

Smart Home Expo

speakers at event: Rachel O'Brien, Emma Lewell-Buck MP, Lord Addington, Baroness Campbell, Marsha De Cordova MP

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Disabled Students Allowances inquiry

27 January 2019

Disabled Students Allowances inquiry

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Inclusive Digital Services

26 January 2019

Inclusive Digital Services

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I-ASC: A Child’s Right to Talk

22 January 2019

I-ASC: A Child’s Right to Talk

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Parliamentarians call for better access to AT in schools

6 July 2018

Parliamentarians call for better access to AT in schools

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Disabled Facilities Grant delivery guidance updated in line with Policy Connect's Smart Homes Commission's recommendation

New report from Lord Holmes into the Disabled Students’ Allowance draws on Policy Connect research

Minister calls for mainstreaming of ATech in delivering public and private services

Pilot scheme begins for adjustment passports to help disabled graduates get in to employment, a key recommendation from our reports

Recommendation from our Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission accepted in the Care White Paper

Public Call for Evidence: how can smart home technologies enhance independent living?

Sir Paul Carter and Liz Twist MP join voices from Parliament, academics, industry leaders and disabled experts on Smart Homes steering group

Lack of tech shuts disabled people out of job opportunities

Market shaping forms the central theme of the final evidence session of the Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission

Work and Pensions Select Committee report picks up Policy Connect evidence in making recommendation

The Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission holds second evidence session

Global Accessibility Awareness Day - 20th May 2021

Policy Connect launches Smart Homes and Independent Living Commission

APPGAT meets to map AT use in the UK

Policy Connect delivers keynote at TechAbility Conference 2020

APPGAT holds Extraordinary General Meeting

AT & Employment Commission Call for Evidence

Commission Launched: Assistive Technology and Employment

Interview: Lilian Greenwood MP to take over from Seema Malhotra MP as Co-Chair of the APPGAT

How can the National Strategy for Disabled People improve access to assistive technology?

Digital Accessibility in Higher and Further Education- the challenges and opportunities of 2020

Remote working and disabled employees - How a pandemic brought a long-standing issue to the forefront of the conversation

Policy Connect meets to discuss the future of UK EdTech at home and abroad

Inclusive Practice in Higher Education Roundtable

Minister addresses EdTech Symposium

Smart Home Expo

Disabled Students Allowances inquiry

Inclusive Digital Services

I-ASC: A Child’s Right to Talk

Parliamentarians call for better access to AT in schools