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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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Smart Home Expo 2019

11th March 2019

 APPGAT manager Clive Gilbert and APPGAT associate member Hereford College's Paul Doyle will deliver seminar at this year's Smart Home Expo, which is taking place on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March at the Birmingham NEC.

The Smart Home Expo is an annual event that explores the future of connected homes by showcasing the latest innovations in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, automation and other key technological developments.

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Disabled Students Allowances inquiry

27th January 2019

The APPGAT has begun work on a new report on assistive technology and the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). Since 2014, the government has introduced a series of reforms to the program, including a £200 charge for some kinds of hardware. The report explores the impact of this change on students ability to access the technology they need.

At an evidence gathering roundtable, parliamentarians heard that many students delay, or simply never, order their equipment because of the out-of-pocket expense.

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Inclusive Digital Services

26th January 2019

To “build trust in digital services” we must “ensure that they are accessible and inclusive for everyone”. Our head of Industry Technology and Innovation, Robert McLaren told the Science and Technology Select Committee. Robert was called to give evidence to an ongoing inquiry into the way the government provide services online. 

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