Ian Foulger, Jabbla
Jabbla is passionate about helping their customers find the right equipment for them so as to enhance the customer’s quality of life. The Team at Jabbla have been supplying ‘Talking Technology’ or AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) for their customers for almost a decade.
Jabbla is known for coming alongside their customers and their support networks and listening to what is important to them and what communication needs they are trying to fulfil.
John Liddle, Tobii Dynavox
Tobii Dynavox provides innovative speech-generating devices, special education and literacy solutions, and alternative computer access methods. Our vision is a world where everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, has a voice of their own, access to education and literacy, and control of everyday technology.
Sue White, Widgit
Sue joined the Widgit team in January 2018 having previously been an Advisory Teacher with the Communication, Learning and Autism Support Service (CLASS) in East Sussex for over 16 years, with specialisms in Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Speech and Language difficulties. Sue was also a Special Educational Needs Coordinator in an East Sussex Primary School for many years and has always been an avid user and supporter of Widgit Symbols and software.
Widgit Online allows users to create symbol resources (flashcards, timetables, activity sheets, avery labels, certificates, rewards and much more) in their web browser with no installation needed. The program comes with access to over 18,000 symbols with free automatic symbol updates. We would like to show the delegates the wider range (over 200) of easy-to-use grid templates available and how it is possible to share these resources with clients and students via tablets, phones, and computers (without the requirement for a subscription).
Mick Davies, Liberator
Here at Liberator we believe that everyone deserves a voice, we have a range of language solutions on high tech aids but also offer a comprehensive range of low tech communication aids, adapted toys, inclusion aids, switches and accessories. We offer 2 week free loans of our devices and an unrivalled warranty and support package.
Natasha Ward, Smartbox
We have been designing and manufacturing assistive technology solutions for over 15 years. Our latest generation of software, Grid 3, has been designed to improve the lives of the thousands of people with disabilities.
Working so closely with the people who use our technology means we are always responding to their needs and innovating to make assistive technology quicker and easier than ever before.
Wendy Burt, Essex Carer Network
The Essex Carers Network is a network of families who care for a family member with a learning disability which could include autism and other impairments too.
The Essex Carers Network works to support their families to have the tools and resources they need to feel strong, resilient and empowered in order to advocate for their family.
The Essex Carers Network is a network of families who care for a family member with a learning disability which could include autism and other impairments too.
The Essex Carers Network works to support their families to have the tools and resources they need to feel strong, resilient and empowered in order to advocate for their family.
Craig Archer, Technology Enabled Care, Essex County Council
Essex County Council’s Care Technology service launched in 2021 to improve outcomes and support people to maintain their independence.
We are supporting thousands of people with over 500 new customers per month. We are working to increase the uptake of technology at the points it can have the greatest impact.
We are also supporting faster discharges through education and training of NHS staff. This includes the introduction of free Trusted Assessors training for any professionals working with eligible adults including care delivery staff.
Echo Chandler, Provider Quality Team
Essex County Council
The Provider Quality Innovation team looks at themes and trends across the care sector to identify common areas where care services may be experiencing difficulties or find it challenging to meet quality standards and whole system issues.
We look to find innovative ways to provide support, using best practice examples, linking with national initiatives and working in partnership with care providers, Clinical Commissioning Groups, CQC, Community Health providers and local colleges.
Jenny and Echo will be displaying a range of ‘sim specs’, offering a practical demonstration of how certain visual impairments can affect your sight.
