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Really enjoyed this #CHI23 session discussing how avatars represent people with disabilities and how they can become more inclusive. a11ykelly.medium.com/towards-inclus…

Fantastic closing keynote from Peter Kariuki - "I am motivated by the power technology has in solving problems that matter... I invite the audience to pick a problem, design inclusively, and design a new reality." #CHI2023

Great piece by Annalu Waller: "Designing for extraordinary users benefits ordinary users in extraordinary circumstances". "We owe it to everyone to support each other because one day, it could be us who need assistance — we are all interdependent!" 👌 github.com/readme/stories…

If you are interested in finding out more about #MScEduAT we are holding an online open afternoon on Wednesday 7th June from 15:00 to 17:00. Email [email protected] if you would like to join us. Learn about the assessment provisioning & support of AT! dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/e…

A #SuperSocEnt featured in Big Issue Schools Special 2023 is Kingspark School, Dundee's Space for All Farm Shop & Cafe. It plans to empower pupils with complex additional support needs by providing post-18 employment opportunities within a sustainably-run business.🤝✨

I had a super day cheering on the first cohort of MSc Educational Assistive Technology students at graduation yesterday. It's been a pleasure to get to know you all and follow your MSc journeys. Best of luck, and keep in touch!

#TechAbility2023 is starting to book up. To attend the discussion forum, book early! techability.org.uk/techability-co… Keynote from AT legend Annalu Waller. Presentations from shamima akhtar UoY_TEL Treloar's Pace Jisc Rohan Slaughter Ambitious College

'An Unfunny Evening with timmichin and his Piano' was incredible last night. It was my third time seeing Tim live and my favourite by far. Great chat, perfect musical content, and a super intimate vibe due to the venue. Ideal 👌

Professor Annalu Waller has been invited to be part of a panel SXSW alongside GitHub, an open-source platform for software developers. The panel is subject to a public vote, so show your support by voting on the SXSW website: buff.ly/455YVw1 (Account required)

I did it! I walked 20 miles today from St Andrews to Dundee for The Brae, Riding for the Disabled. My kids have gone there for 7 years and the charity is amazing! If you have any spare change you'd like to donate, please do so via justgiving.com/page/scougal-k… #Kiltwalk #Fundraising

Lego to sell bricks coded with braille to help vision-impaired children read #DisabilityInclusion theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

It has been fantastic to watch the group progress though their mentoring qualification over the past few months, and to be part of the celebrations yesterday. I can't wait to see where things go from here! Congratulations again to you all! #AACMentoring

Final tech prep for our workshop today at #CM2023conf - myself, Annalu Waller and Rohan Slaughter will be discussing the potential benefits & challenges of #AI and #AAC - we want you to come and tell us what you think in the first session in Stage One!

We are excited to welcome Ray Becker (@raybecker.bsky.social) as part of our seminar series UoD Psychology tomorrow (26/10, 3-4pm), presenting a talk on 'An early career of time metaphors: Adventures in interdisciplinary collaboration'. Please DM us if you would like a link!

Rob Burrow has some exciting news to share…! Full episodes coming 8 November on BBC Sounds – listen now: bbc.in/3QnQaHy

Please share: I am conducting research involving children with Down’s syndrome living in Scotland (aged 5-15) who use voice output communication aids. To find out more, please contact me by email: [email protected] #AAC

Amazing new voice banking technology from Microsoft just announced! Very exciting. youtu.be/5FWwM1S8RfE

*FAO UK Speech and Language Therapists* - I am currently exploring the perspectives of UK SLTs regarding the use of AAC by children and young people with Down syndrome. To find out more, or to participate via the online survey, please visit app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/aac-s…

Can you use voice assisted technology if you have a communication disability? For Global Accessibilty Awareness Day, why not watch and share these four short videos about the experience of using #Alexa when you have #aphasia.  citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-event… youtube.com/playlist?list=…