Empowering Tech is dedicated to providing thought leadership that helps embed the use of assistive technology (AT). We have been working with local authorities, multi-academy trusts, and education training associations and have helped our partners to deliver improved learning outcomes by harnessing the power of AT and pairing them with literacy strategies.  

Birmingham is tackling its SEND crisis head-on with a bold city-wide literacy strategy using a SEND Improvement Board (SIB). Empowering Tech Group are proud of our involvement with this initiative and the introduction of the innovative Literacy Toolbox Approach. By equipping teachers with cutting-edge tools and training, Birmingham is fostering inclusive education that supports every learner. This collaborative effort between educators, parents, and local authorities is transforming SEND support across the city, ensuring that no child is left behind. 

Meet your guide to making reasonable adjustments and creating accessible learning opportunities. We’ve proudly partnered with nasen to create a comprehensive resource and implementation guide to the latest developments and trends in the world of assistive tech.

From this essential addition to your SEND toolbox, you will:

• Gain an understanding of the current assistive tech products and solutions available.
• Learn how to implement assistive tech into your current teaching practices.
• Build awareness of the assistive tech tools you may already own.

Made in collaboration with nasen and Empowering Tech.

Dive into the world of assistive technology through the eyes of experts from across the world. We attended the ATiA conference in 2023 and caught stories on camera from some amazing people changing lives with assistive tech.  

What to expect in these interviews: 

• Sabine Lobnig discusses her work with the biggest tech companies in the world to improve the accessibility of the Internet of Things. 
• We chat with Leslie DiChiara about the community of assistive technology and its use in education. 
• Mark Surabian, Founder of ATHelp.org, talks about the importance of teaching people about assistive technology as a standard tool, not an additional support. 
• Debra Fitzgibbons explains how she followed her passion for assistive tech and what that means in her role as Coordinator of the Oregon Technology Access Program. 
• Jack talks with David Banes, who brings insights on the future of AI using his 40 years of experience working with AT across the globe.