Assistive technology network
Dedicated to sharing good practice about assistive technology.
Facilitated by Jisc and TechAbility
Open to FE and HE staff with an interest in assistive technology, at any level of experience - from beginner to expert
Regular meetings online
About the community
The assistive technology network is a community supported by Jisc and TechAbility for people working in further and higher education. It is a place to share experiences, ideas and resources.
The community aims to support personal and professional development in education. A steering group of members from across the UK meets regularly to decide priorities and plan activities.
The community hosts annual free events for members, including events such as sustainable approaches in a time of transformation and assistive technology in FE and HE: from policy to practice (copies of presentations available on request).
Who can join
This community is run by the sector, for the sector. It is for anyone working in further or higher education with an interest in assistive technology, at any level of experience, from beginner to expert.
People working in non-profit organisations that support further and higher education are also welcome to join.
While the network may invite commercial suppliers or developers to speak at events, membership is not open to those from the commercial sector.
How to get involved
Join the assistive technology JiscMail list.
On the list, you can ask questions and share ideas. Members are supportive and friendly, and keen to help. You will also receive notifications of free events for members, and opportunities for meet-ups.
The accessibility community Teams space also has a channel dedicated to assistive technology and other related topics.
For more information, contact Kellie Mote (kellie.mote@jisc.ac.uk) or Fil McIntyre (fil.mcintyre@natspec.org.uk).
Current members
Jisc assistive technology steering group membership
- Beth Winkler, access centre manager, Edinburgh College
- Fil McIntyre, manager and assistive technology lead, TechAbility
- Fiona Cullen, deputy head of Learning Academy, SERC
- Kellie Mote, subject specialist, Jisc
- Laura Hutton, subject specialist, Jisc
- Luiza Bell, assistive technologist, University of Bath
- Mike Walter, e-learning developer and AT trainer, Hartpury University and College
- Neil Harrod-Beck, assistive technology projects lead, TechAbility
- Pete Scorey, assistive technologist, University of Chester
- Piers Wilkinson, commissioner, Disabled Students Commission
- Rohan Slaughter, senior lecturer MSc educational assistive technology, University of Dundee
- Ros Walker, digital accessibility adviser, University of St Andrews