About this Event
St John of God Liffey Services will partner with FreedomTech to host a CHAT sponsored by Sight and Sound Technology.
Join us for the next CHAT Community Hub gathering focused on "Assistive Technology for Communication." This event brings together a community of practice dedicated to advancing accessible technology for communication, supporting independence and enhancing connection. Attendees will gain valuable insights into various communication tools, hear inspiring stories of success, and learn about inclusive design and digital literacy that maximize AT's potential for all users.
When: Thursday, 5th December 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Tessa House, Tallaght, hosted by St John of God Liffey Services
We are committed to making this event accessible and encourage attendees to inform us of any specific accommodations they may need.
Please note: This session may be recorded to enhance our shared learning. You will be asked to consent to this recording per EU regulations. If you do not wish to be included, please keep your camera off and microphone muted.
Who Should Attend? Anyone involved or interested in Assistive Technology, including users, practitioners, educators, developers, and advocates. This is a welcoming space to explore solutions, exchange experiences, and connect with others in the AT sector.
About CHAT CHAT (Community Hub for Accessible Technology) is an innovative community led by individuals passionate about the transformative power of assistive technology. Our gatherings bring together a network of over 200 members across Ireland, including AT users, experts, educators, service providers, and other stakeholders who believe in learning collaboratively and sharing knowledge to bridge challenges and find effective solutions in AT.
This event will focus on themes like:
- The range of AT for communication, from simple tools to high-tech devices
- How to access AT, including support pathways and overcoming common barriers
- Principles of inclusive design for diverse communication needs
- Rights and advocacy for AT users under international and EU frameworks
We look forward to welcoming you to this CHAT gathering! Stay connected and continue the conversation on accessible technology for communication.
Contact: [email protected]
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8407996/
Website https://freedomtech.ie/
To all of those new to CHAT (Community Hub for Accessible Technology) is a community of practice of Assistive Technology Practitioners and Assistive Technology Users that connects the Assistive Technology sector in Ireland like never before.
FreedomTech established a vibrant community of practice called The Community Hub for Assistive Technology (CHAT). This is community-driven by people who believe in the transformative impact that assistive technology has on individuals’ lives. CHAT aims to facilitate and create opportunities for people to learn from each other in an atmosphere that supports equality, collective and individual sharing and learning. This approach makes the most of people’s expertise to identify better challenges and gaps and to consider solutions regarding AT.
CHAT has a national membership of over 200 people and organisations. This includes people with disabilities (expert and non-expert AT users), AT practitioners, researchers, educators, service providers, developers, suppliers, and other interested parties. Each CHAT gathering is co-created by those involved. As participants share knowledge, we think together and work horizontally across and beyond the disability sector.
Enable Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland have partnered since 2014 to promote and develop a national Assistive Technology ecosystem. This partnership is FreedomTech, currently sponsored by Sight and Sound Technology.
Thanks again and remember to keep in contact, keep posting and sharing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St John of God - Tessa House, Cookstown Way, Tallaght, Ireland
EUR 0.00
