This is a follow-up to our Research Think Tank session from the BATA AGM, taking place on 3rd July. During this session, we will discuss and consider all research proposals put forward.

This is a member-only event.

Join us as we host our Annual General Meeting. More details to follow.

Meet new Workplace SIG Lead, Joe Mitchell, learn about exciting future plans for the group, and discuss how the upcoming election impacts accessibility in the workplace.

This event is for BATA members only.

This joint SIG meeting is aimed at vendors of assistive technology who are interested in integrating Voiceitt's unique AAC driven speech-to-text technology into their own solution.

About Voiceitt

Voiceitt is a unique speech recognition technology that enables individuals with non-standard speech to use their own voice to communicate with others!

Voiceitt was created in collaboration with people living with speech disabilities and speech-language pathologists, as an accessible and inclusive Voice AI solution.

Everyone’s speech is as unique as our fingerprints. To begin, train Voiceitt with 200 recordings of your unique speech patterns.  The more you use Voiceitt, the better it gets at understanding you! Voiceitt is an Augmentative Alternative Communication(AAC) tool for communicating with others and an Assistive Technology(AT) tool for dictation, home automation, and more.

Voiceitt - Inclusive Voice AI

Attend this meeting to learn more about the assistive technology market in South Africa. We will be joined by Pieter Labuschagne, Managing Director of Edit Microsystems, a leading assistive technology reseller within this region; serving the education, workplace and independent living sectors. Pieter will be answering questions on exporting opportunities within this territory.

Join us to discuss how Government grant programmes such as the Disabled Student Allowance and Access to Work has enabled the UK to become a  great incubator for a number of assistive technology companies, making the UK one of the leading global players within the ATech industry. 

Looking at new markets to export to, Canada may provide companies with new opportunities, with similar funding programmes for students with permanent disabilities. 

For this meeting, we will be joined by the Canadian export specialist, Mary Ellen Cotter, Head of Critical Supply Chains  at Department for Business & Trade. Mary is based at the British Consulate in Montreal and will present on how the department can help exporters to Canada, as well as key considerations when selling in this market.

Free to Members: If you’re a member, please contact info@bataonline.org to pre-register for the event if you are not part of the Global Trade SIG.

Non-member Tickets: To purchase tickets to attend this event, please visit our Eventbrite platform.

ONLINE EVENT - 18th January 2024 at 15:00 GMT

Meet the team at Department for Business & Trade promoting the UK ATech industry in overseas markets. Learn how they are flying the flag for the UK AT industry globally, as well as the support they can provide to businesses considering exporting into new markets.

Speakers:

Barney Willis, Deputy Head of Life Sciences (Exports) at the Department for Business and Trade

Mark Oakes, Head of Life Sciences (Exports) at the Department for Business and Trade

This event will be free to members and £25.00 to non-BATA members.

Non-Members, please register here for the event.

On Monday 30th Oct at 4pm (UK time) BATA will be hosting a US Market event.

The event is free for BATA members and £25 for non-BATA members.

We will be joined by two expert panelists for this exciting session:

1. Michael Campbell, CEO from Advancing Global Edu
Advancing Global EDU - Marketing Consulting Firm Chicago, IL

2. Roger Frampton, CEO from Export Actions
ExportAction Home - ExportAction Is Your One Stop Source

The following questions will be answered during the discussion about exporting into the US market:

For Michael:

• What is the size and scope of the US K12 and university education market and how does funding work?

• How important are school districts and state education departments when selling into the US market?

• What are the common mistakes companies make in their product proposition and marketing when launching in the US?

For Roger:

• What basic things do you need in place to sell into the US market as a foreign company?

• What challenges do companies typically face when they first start selling into the US market?

• How important is it to 'Americanize' your marketing to potential customers?

• How can setting up a US company help with selling into the US market?

  
  If you have any questions or would like access to the event, please contact SIG Lead Reeza, SIG Lead, email Reeza.awoodun@bataonline.org 

Date: 20th June 2023

Time: 11:00 - 15:00 BST (members only until 12:00, with afternoon sessions starting at 12:40)

Location: London, UK

We cordially invite members and prospective members, to join us for our annual AGM taking place on 20th June in London.

The AGM will center around engaging our valued membership, fostering a sense of renewed momentum, and reimagining BATA's pivotal role in shaping the future of the assistive technology sector. In the first half of the event, we will delve into essential topics such as governance and financial performance. Moreover, we are delighted to announce that we have invited a distinguished speaker to provide valuable insights into the current state of assistive technology in the UK.

Later in the program, we have planned engaging sessions as part of BATA's captivating "Power of AT" series, which will share inspiring stories and personal experiences of educators and disabled children, illustrating the profound impact assistive technology has in transforming lives. Additionally, a dedicated research session will follow, providing an opportunity for members to delve deeper into ongoing research initiatives they have participated in.

During the AGM, we will discuss upcoming projects and plans, including significant developments in the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and the Access to Work (ATW) tenders. We are excited to explore potential partnerships that will further amplify our collective efforts in advancing assistive technology. The AGM will also have ample opportunity to network with current and prospective members.

We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors for their support.

Your presence at the AGM signifies our shared commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities through the transformative power of assistive technology.

For more information and to register, please contact lisa.sampson@bataonline.org