FreedomTech held a CHAT gathering on 20 October 2020 to discuss how Assistive and Accessible Technology has been supporting inclusive education during COVID 19. Sarah Gavra Boland hosted the gathering along with Siobhan Long and Joan O’Donnell. Opening Remarks: We kicked off with some words from Stuart Lawler, from Sight and Sound Technology, who outlined […]
CHAT #AT4Lockdown

FreedomTech hosted an online CHAT Gathering on April 7th 2020, titled Covid 19: Challenges and Opportunities The meeting was hosted by Sarah Gavra Boland and facilitated by Joan O’Donnell from FreedomTech We were joined by Professor Mac MacLachlan who outlined the importance of access to technology and assistive technology at this time and outlined some […]
Access to AT #AT4Lockdown
Facilitator: Catherine Lynch, Technological University Dublin All CHAT participants are keenly aware that the majority of those who need AT don’t have access to it, due to the lack of an AT Ecosystem in Ireland. Those who have access have limited supports in training, technical support and review. Those who don’t have any AT are […]