Exploring the Next Generation of CREATE-Funded Innovation
Event Report | 23 September 2026 | Online
Overview
On 23 September 2026, FreedomTech CHAT brought together people who use Assistive Technology (AT), disability organisations, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and technology specialists to explore the projects funded through CREATE III.
The event focused on a shared question: How can CREATE-funded projects improve access to Assistive Technology and help build a stronger, more connected AT system in Ireland?
The online CHAT was facilitated by Alana, a FreedomTech CHAT Community Leader, alongside Wayne, a DigiCoach supported by Corlann in Galway, who helped introduce the projects and guide questions throughout the event. The programme brought together projects working across employment, healthy ageing, deafblindness, early childhood mobility, digital inclusion and national AT community development. Rather than simply presenting project plans, the session created opportunities to ask questions, identify common challenges and explore how learning could be shared across organisations. A strong message emerged throughout the event: the value of CREATE funding is not only in developing individual projects, but in creating the connections, skills and knowledge needed to make their impact sustainable.
Watch the full event recording on Vimeo
Opening the CHAT: Building a Stronger AT Community
Alana welcomed participants and explained that CHAT was an opportunity to meet the people behind the CREATE III projects, hear about their plans and explore opportunities to work together. She acknowledged the longstanding support of Sight and Sound Technology Ireland, whose sponsorship has helped sustain the CHAT community over the previous eight years. The event also marked an important development for FreedomTech, with CHAT itself receiving CREATE III funding to strengthen and expand its work as a national AT community of practice.
Wayne was introduced as one of the DigiCoaches working with Corlann in Galway. His role was to help guide the project showcase and bring questions into the discussion. Wayne encouraged everyone to think about three questions as they listened:
- What problem is this project trying to solve?
- How will it make life better for people?
- How can CREATE projects work together and learn from one another?
These questions became a useful thread connecting the presentations and audience discussion.
The CREATE Programme: From Innovation to Sustainable Systems
Rosemary Gowran – HSE National Clinical Programme for People with Disabilities
Rosemary opened the presentations by outlining the development of the CREATE programme and its wider purpose. She explained that CREATE began in 2021 with an initial government fund of €2 million. The first round supported demonstration projects, while CREATE II provided further funding to support implementation. CREATE III introduced a stronger emphasis on improving existing systems, building infrastructure and making promising approaches more sustainable. Rosemary explained that the HSE wanted to move beyond funding individual innovations towards developing stronger national systems for AT provision. She highlighted the importance of digital technologies alongside other essential AT services, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), wheelchairs and prosthetics. A particular challenge is that specialist AT services cannot be developed sustainably through a product-led approach alone. People also need assessment, training, professional expertise, information and ongoing support. Rosemary welcomed the national investment in CHAT and accessible information, describing these as important ways to strengthen the wider AT community. She also referred to the CREATE Collective, recognising the opportunity for CHAT to help connect funded projects and support shared learning beyond individual grants.
Will there be a CREATE IV?
Rosemary explained that another funding call was being considered, but no decision or timeframe had been confirmed. The discussion therefore focused on what could be learned from CREATE III and how successful approaches might inform future investment.
The importance of lived experience
Rosemary emphasised that people with disabilities must be involved in developing and delivering AT services. She specifically recognised DigiCoaches as an example of how people with lived experience can contribute directly to more accessible and inclusive services. Her central message was that Ireland needs to turn discussion about AT ecosystems into practical, coordinated action.
What Participants Wanted CREATE to Change
Before the event, participants were asked what improvements they hoped CREATE projects would bring. Alana shared the main themes from their registration responses.
People wanted:
- Easier access to Assistive Technology and clearer information about available supports.
- More opportunities to use technology for independence in everyday life.
- Better AT training for staff, teachers and other professionals.
- Greater attention to AI, accessible information, ageing, education, dyslexia, autism and digital inclusion.
- A more joined-up national AT system.
One participant also wanted CREATE projects to help Ireland act on the recommendations of the WHO Assistive Technology Capacity Assessment. These responses reinforced the need for projects to consider not only the technology they develop, but also how people will discover, access and continue using it.
Project Showcase 1: DAT Works – Tech for Talent
Darragh O’Regan – Rehab Group
Darragh introduced Rehab Group’s DAT Works – Tech for Talent project through a prerecorded presentation. The project aims to support disabled and autistic people to find employment and succeed in the workplace by improving access to digital Assistive Technology. Darragh explained that the project was at an early stage, with recruitment underway for a specialist to lead its delivery. It builds on Rehab Group’s existing digital AT service, operating since 2022, which had supported nearly 500 people at the time of the presentation.
What will the project do?
The project will work with jobseekers and employers to identify practical technology solutions. Its proposed activities include workplace assessments, opportunities to trial technology, employer training, workplace accessibility reviews and support to access relevant grants. The project will also use recognised outcome measures, including QUEST and Goal Attainment Scaling, to evaluate its impact. An important commitment is that disabled and autistic people will be paid contributors to the design and delivery of the service. The longer-term ambition is to develop a model that can be shared and replicated across employment services.
Audience discussion: Can the project reach beyond Rehab Group?
Question – Paige Parker
Paige asked whether the project planned to work with other organisations already supporting disabled people into employment. She highlighted the importance of making the approach available beyond people who directly access Rehab Group services.
Response – Rosemary Gowran
She agreed that this was an important opportunity for collaboration and that learning from the project should be capable of being shared and scaled. She suggested that future funding discussions could consider how successful CREATE III approaches might be implemented more widely. This was not confirmation of Rehab Group’s specific partnership plans, which remained a question for the project team.
Audience discussion: Employment supports and grants
Participants also discussed the difficulty of finding clear information about employment-related funding and workplace supports. Jason referred to information from a recent social welfare presentation on available subsidies. Sarah highlighted an earlier CHAT event on the Work and Access Grant and agreed that relevant information could be shared following the session.
Key learning: Supporting employment through AT requires more than identifying suitable technology. Employers, employment services and jobseekers also need accessible information, training, practical support and opportunities to share successful approaches.
Project Showcase 2: Positive Ageing, Living Stronger
Musyma and Sandra – Saint John of God Community Services, Dublin South East
The Positive Ageing, Living Stronger project was presented by occupational therapy and physiotherapy colleagues from Saint John of God Community Services.
Developed in collaboration with TU Dublin, the project explores how affordable, everyday technology can help people with intellectual disabilities remain active, maintain skills and live more independently as they age. The presenters explained that some people with intellectual disabilities experience age-related changes earlier, including reduced mobility, increased falls risk and greater support needs. The project aims to help people continue practising activities and exercises outside formal therapy sessions.
Using technology in everyday routines
The project will explore accessible technologies such as voice assistants, tablets, reminder systems, digital calendars and video prompts. These tools could help people remember exercises, follow routines, develop skills and take part in meaningful activities. A key part of the approach is to gradually reduce prompts where appropriate, supporting people to become more independent rather than dependent on the technology. The initial pilot will work with a small group of people so that technology can be tailored to individual needs. The project also aims to develop resources and approaches that can be shared with clinicians and other services.
Question: How will the learning be shared?
Wayne
Wayne asked how the project’s learning could be shared within the organisation.
Response – Project team
The presenters explained that although Saint John of God Community Services is a large organisation, its physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams form a relatively small professional network. They proposed sharing successful approaches through these clinicians, who could then introduce them within their own services.
Question: Could this benefit older people beyond disability services?
Siobhán Long
Siobhán welcomed the project and highlighted its wider potential. She suggested that organisations such as ALONE and Age Action might benefit from its learning. She also observed that helping people continue exercises after physiotherapy appointments is a challenge across the general population.
Response – Project team
The presenters agreed that the methods could be transferable to other groups and settings. The initial focus, however, would remain on testing and refining the approach within their own service.
Question: How will affordable technology be provided?
Rosemary Gowran
Rosemary asked how the project would keep technology affordable and whether funding had been allocated for equipment.
Response – Project team
The team explained that approximately €1,000 per participant had been allowed for technology, although individual needs and costs would vary. The project would prioritise everyday devices and affordable applications rather than expensive specialist equipment. The precise technologies would be selected following individual assessment and once the full project team was in place. The presenters also explained that communication assessments would help ensure the technology suited each person’s communication abilities.
Question: What happens when the funding ends?
Paige Parker
Paige asked how the project could continue and expand after its one-year funding period.
Response – Project team
The presenters explained that the initial year would be used to develop, test and evaluate the approach. They hoped that affordable technology, existing clinical expertise and shared resources would make continued delivery possible. They also recognised that wider implementation would depend on individual services having the capacity to adopt the learning.
Discussion: Could people use technology they already own?
Sarah shared experience from previous CREATE and Rethink Ireland-funded projects, where many people preferred to use their existing phones, tablets and other devices. The project team confirmed that they had explored opportunities to refurbish existing iPads and reuse available technology. This could help make the funding go further.
Question: What is TU Dublin’s role?
Siobhán Long
Siobhán asked how TU Dublin would contribute.
Response – Project team
The presenters explained that TU Dublin was providing technical advice and supporting the recruitment of an AT technician. The university’s digital technology expertise would complement the clinical experience of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy teams.
Key learning: Affordable AT may help people maintain independence and wellbeing as they age, but successful implementation depends on individual assessment, accessible design, technical expertise and a realistic plan for continuing support.
Project Showcase 3: Expanding the Assistive Technology Library for People Who Are Deafblind
Sorcha Nallett – Anne Sullivan Foundation
Sorcha Nallett introduced the Anne Sullivan Foundation’s project to expand its Assistive Technology library for people who are deafblind. The Foundation provides specialist support to people who are deafblind across Ireland, including communication support, environmental adaptations, independent living and training. Sorcha explained that the library had been developing since 2022 through several smaller funding streams. CREATE III offered an opportunity to strengthen the service and improve the resources available.
Try before deciding
The library allows people who are deafblind to borrow equipment free of charge and try it in their everyday lives before deciding whether it meets their needs. It is open to people who are deafblind across Ireland, including those who are not existing clients of the Foundation. Support is available to help people and their families learn how to set up and use the equipment. The AT hub in Stillorgan also offers opportunities to explore technology in person, with visits arranged in advance. Examples of available resources include magnification technology, braille equipment, tactile graphics and accessible games. Sorcha emphasised that the library is informed by people with lived experience, including their feedback on what works, what is difficult to use and what is not worth purchasing.
Question: How could the project connect with other CREATE projects?
Wayne
Wayne asked where Sorcha saw opportunities to work with other CREATE III projects.
Response – Sorcha Nallett
Sorcha explained that the Foundation is a small organisation and that managing a growing equipment library creates practical challenges. She was particularly interested in learning from organisations that had already developed AT libraries, including how they manage equipment loans, stock records and long-term sustainability. At the time, equipment was being tracked using a spreadsheet.
Question: What has CREATE III funding made possible?
Rosemary Gowran
Rosemary asked how the funding had improved the existing library.
Response – Sorcha Nallett
Sorcha explained that previous funding had often been limited to small amounts, making it difficult to purchase more expensive equipment. CREATE III had supported the development of accessible AT guides, including high-contrast materials produced with specialist design input. It had also enabled Sorcha to dedicate two days per week to developing and supporting the library.
Question: Can people outside the Foundation use the service?
An audience member asked about the additional support that might be required when someone who was not already a client borrowed equipment.
Response – Sorcha Nallett
Sorcha confirmed that the library was intended to be open to anyone who was deafblind in Ireland. She explained that external demand had not yet developed significantly, but the team had resources and support materials available. She also highlighted the importance of making the service better known.
Question: Which devices make the biggest difference?
Paige Parker
Paige asked which technologies were most popular and most successful when people trialled them.
Response – Sorcha Nallett
Sorcha explained that straightforward technology with an immediate benefit was often particularly valuable. She described visiting a man who relied on his wife to read letters and messages. When introduced to a handheld electronic magnifier, he discovered that he could read a letter himself. The example demonstrated how a relatively simple piece of technology could restore privacy, choice and independence.
Key learning: An AT library is more than a collection of equipment. Its value comes from helping people discover technology, try it safely, receive support and make informed choices based on their own experience.
Project Showcase 4: Early Powered Mobility for Young Children
Scott Burns – Central Remedial Clinic
Scott Burns, an occupational therapist at the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC), presented an early powered mobility project for young children with complex physical needs. The project addresses a gap in access to powered mobility for very young children. Scott explained that traditional approaches sometimes delay powered mobility until children have developed particular physical abilities or demonstrated certain safety skills. The CRC project takes a developmental approach, recognising that movement is an important part of how young children explore, play, communicate and learn.
Why early movement matters
Scott shared video examples of young children using adapted powered mobility equipment. One example involved a young child with cerebral palsy learning to move independently. Scott explained that powered mobility allows children to choose where they want to go, reach toys, interact with others and participate more actively in family life. He also discussed the importance of allowing children to explore and make mistakes as they learn, with appropriate safety supports. The project aims to develop equipment loans, training resources and clinical pathways that can support Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) to introduce early powered mobility.
Question: What happens next?
Wayne
Wayne asked Scott about the project’s next steps.
Response – Scott Burns
Scott explained that equipment had been ordered, engagement with CDNTs was underway and an education programme had already started. The project was also sharing loan procedures, family education materials and safety-check processes to help community teams use the equipment appropriately.
Question: Are the CRC and Mayo projects working together?
Rosemary Gowran and Paige Parker
Both Rosemary and Paige asked about connections with a similar CREATE-funded project in Mayo. They wanted to understand how the projects overlapped and whether they were sharing learning.
Response – Scott Burns
Scott confirmed that the CRC team had been in contact with colleagues in Mayo. He welcomed the overlap, explaining that the projects could support one another rather than duplicate work unnecessarily. The discussion provided a practical example of the value of the CREATE Collective.
Question: How are training materials developed?
Rosemary Guerin
Rosemary asked whether the training programme was based on an existing international package or developed locally.
Response – Scott Burns
Scott explained that some equipment loan materials had been developed by the CRC. The team was also drawing on international research and professional collaboration. He highlighted that early powered mobility is a developing area, with ongoing questions about how often children should use the equipment and how best to measure developmental outcomes. The CRC was exploring ways to evaluate changes in participation, development and quality of life.
Question: What happens after the equipment trial?
Rosemary Guerin
Rosemary asked how children could continue accessing powered mobility after a trial ended.
Response – Scott Burns
Scott explained that community teams have access to HSE equipment funding pathways, but require appropriate assessment and evidence to support applications. The CRC project aims to strengthen community teams’ knowledge and confidence so that they can assess, trial and support powered mobility safely. He stressed that appropriate training and safety procedures are essential.
Question: Could powered mobility improve communication and learning?
Alana
Drawing on her speech and language therapy background, Alana asked whether the project was connecting with other disciplines. She highlighted the relationship between movement, language development and opportunities to experience the world.
Response – Scott Burns
Scott welcomed the question and explained that the project invites multidisciplinary teams to participate. He discussed research suggesting that early mobility can support language, cognitive development and wider participation. He also described how movement creates opportunities for children to hear and use language in meaningful situations.
Question: How does powered mobility change family life?
Claire
Claire asked about an example Scott had shared of a young child who depended on his mother to move around. She wanted to understand how the child developed the confidence to play independently with his siblings.
Response – Scott Burns
Scott explained that the child previously relied on his mother to carry him wherever he wanted to go. With access to powered mobility, he could explore his home independently. Scott described how the child began playing hide-and-seek with his sisters. This was not an activity prescribed during a therapy session. It developed naturally because the child now had the opportunity to move and play. The discussion highlighted an important outcome of AT: greater independence can create new opportunities for family relationships, play and social participation.
Key learning: Early powered mobility is not simply about movement. It can support communication, learning, choice, family participation and children’s opportunities to explore their surroundings.
Project Showcase 5: DigiCoach – Digital Inclusion Led by Lived Experience
Patrick and the DigiCoach team – Saint John of God Community Services and partner organisations
The DigiCoach presentation was introduced by Wayne, who explained that he was also one of the DigiCoaches involved in the programme. The prerecorded presentation was led by Patrick and other members of the DigiCoach team. The project supports people with disabilities to build digital skills, discover accessible technology and become more confident using devices in everyday life. Its approach is based on peer learning, with people who have lived experience of disability employed to support others.
Starting with the person
The presentation explained that DigiCoaching begins with what someone wants to achieve, rather than with a particular device or application. A person might want to send a message, listen to information, use a communication tool, access digital services, explore AI or discover accessibility features already available on their phone or tablet. DigiCoaches work alongside people at their own pace. The programme also creates paid employment and opportunities for DigiCoaches to develop their skills and share knowledge across different disability communities.
At the time of the event, 21 DigiCoaches were working across six organisations.
Question: How can DigiCoach grow across Ireland?
Wayne
Wayne asked how the programme could expand nationally.
Response – Sarah Boland
Sarah explained that the original CREATE III funding had provided for 14 DigiCoach positions, but the programme had already expanded to 21. She reported that the project had reached its initial participation targets ahead of schedule. Additional funding from Rethink Ireland had been secured, creating an opportunity to expand the programme further in 2027. Sarah outlined an ambition to reach 30 DigiCoaches, with the possibility of growing beyond that number. She emphasised that CREATE funding had provided the foundation for this next stage.
Question: What is the long-term goal?
Rosemary Guerin
Rosemary welcomed the programme’s progress and asked how it might develop over time.
Response – Sarah Boland
Sarah explained that DigiCoach operates through a hub-and-spoke model. DigiCoaches are employed centrally through Saint John of God Community Services while working within their local organisations and communities. The next phase would explore links with public libraries, creating additional community locations where people could access DigiCoach support. Sarah also emphasised the essential role of local staff and organisational partners in supporting DigiCoaches.
Question: Do DigiCoaches provide technology?
Rosemary Guerin
Rosemary asked whether DigiCoaches use technology that people already own or provide new equipment.
Response – Sarah Boland
Sarah explained that both approaches are used. Sometimes a person needs help with a device they already have. In other cases, a loan library or specialist equipment may be useful. Partner organisations, including Fighting Blindness and Enable Ireland, have access to AT libraries and resources that can support this work. The programme is also concerned with wider digital inclusion, not only specialist Assistive Technology.
Discussion: Creating sustainable paid roles
Sarah raised an important issue about the long-term employment of DigiCoaches within disability services. She explained that the programme was exploring how DigiCoach positions could be recognised through existing peer-support employment structures. A particular challenge was establishing clear employment arrangements within Section 38-funded services. Sarah suggested that future AT funding could include DigiCoach support hours alongside equipment provision. For example, when a person receives an AAC device, DigiCoach support could help them and their staff team learn to use it in everyday life. This could strengthen both the uptake of technology and the sustainability of paid peer-support roles. The discussion identified this as an area requiring further engagement with the HSE.
Question: How is the impact being measured?
Rosemary Guerin
Rosemary asked how the programme was documenting outcomes and building evidence of its effectiveness.
Response – Sarah Boland
Sarah explained that DigiCoaches complete a short reflection after each support session. At the time of the event, approximately 370 responses had been collected.These reflections provide information about the support delivered and help identify what people are learning and achieving. The DigiCoaches also meet regularly to share experiences, technology tips and practical solutions. Sarah gave an example of DigiCoaches sharing knowledge about Apple Watch accessibility across partner organisations. This pan-disability learning was identified as a particular strength of the programme.
Key learning: People with lived experience can be paid leaders and coaches in digital inclusion. The DigiCoach model also demonstrates the importance of building a sustainable workforce alongside accessible technology and practical training.
Project Showcase 6: FreedomTech CHAT – Connecting Ireland’s Assistive Technology Community
FreedomTech – Disability Federation of Ireland and Enable Ireland
The FreedomTech CHAT CREATE III video was played during the event, showcasing the development of CHAT and its role in connecting Ireland’s Assistive Technology community. The video highlighted how CHAT has grown as a national community of practice, bringing together people who use Assistive Technology, disability organisations, researchers, educators, technology providers and policymakers. It also demonstrated how CHAT provides opportunities for people to share experiences, identify gaps, learn from one another and develop new partnerships. The CREATE III funding will support the next stage of CHAT’s development, including strengthening community leadership, improving access to AT information and resources, and supporting collaboration across the national AT ecosystem. Sarah also introduced Elevate, a programme supporting the development of new CHAT Community Leaders, with an emphasis on ensuring people with lived experience have meaningful leadership roles. The presentation connected CHAT’s development with the wider CREATE programme, highlighting how relationships formed through the community can lead to practical projects and new opportunities for collaboration.
Key learning: CHAT provides a shared space where people and organisations can connect, exchange knowledge and turn ideas into action. Through CREATE III, FreedomTech aims to strengthen this role and support collaboration across the CREATE Collective.
What Questions Did the CREATE III Showcase Raise?
Across the event, participants repeatedly returned to several important questions.
1. How can projects reach beyond their own organisations?
This question emerged during the discussions about employment, positive ageing, AT libraries and early powered mobility. Participants wanted to ensure that successful approaches would be available to people beyond the organisations receiving funding. The responses highlighted training, resource sharing, professional networks and partnerships as possible ways forward.
2. How can learning continue after the funding ends?
Several speakers acknowledged that CREATE III provides time-limited funding. The discussion identified the need to develop affordable approaches, train existing staff, document what works and create models that can be maintained after a project ends.
3. How do people access the right technology?
The presentations demonstrated different approaches, including individual assessment, equipment trials, peer support, loan libraries and everyday devices. There was broad agreement that people need opportunities to try technology and receive support before deciding whether it is suitable.
4. How can lived experience shape services?
The DigiCoach programme and Anne Sullivan Foundation library demonstrated the value of learning directly from people who use technology. The employment project also committed to paid co-production. These approaches recognise lived experience as practical expertise that should influence both service development and delivery.
5. How do we make sure technology is actually used?
Participants repeatedly highlighted the importance of training, confidence and ongoing support. The discussion moved beyond simply providing equipment to considering what people need to use technology successfully in everyday situations.
6. How can CREATE projects avoid working in isolation?
The conversation between the CRC and Mayo early mobility projects provided one example of collaboration already taking place. Other projects identified opportunities to share resources, evaluation approaches, equipment management systems and professional knowledge. This reinforced the potential role of CHAT in supporting connections across the CREATE Collective.
Key Messages from the Event
1. CREATE III is strengthening services, not just funding new ideas
Rosemary Gowran emphasised the importance of sustainable infrastructure and national coordination. Projects demonstrated how investment can build on existing knowledge and services rather than always starting from the beginning.
2. Everyday technology can have a major impact
Examples from the positive ageing project, the Anne Sullivan Foundation and DigiCoach showed how accessible features and relatively simple tools can support independence. The most effective technology is not necessarily the most expensive or specialised.
3. Training and support are essential
Across employment, powered mobility, digital inclusion and ageing, speakers highlighted the need for people and professionals to have the confidence to use technology. Equipment alone does not guarantee meaningful outcomes.
4. Lived experience brings essential expertise
DigiCoaches, AT library users and disabled co-designers demonstrated the value of people shaping solutions through their own knowledge and experience. The event also showed the importance of people with lived experience taking visible roles in presenting and facilitating national discussions.
5. Collaboration can increase the impact of funding
The CREATE projects have different aims, but many face similar challenges. Sharing resources, approaches and evidence could help organisations work more effectively and reduce duplication.
6. Sustainability must be planned from the beginning
The discussions highlighted the importance of thinking about future delivery, staffing, equipment costs and wider adoption during the funded period.
7. CHAT has a role in connecting the national AT ecosystem
The event demonstrated the value of a shared space where projects can meet, ask questions and learn from one another. The opportunity now is to strengthen these connections and support the continued development of the CREATE Collective.
Looking Ahead: From Individual Projects to a Connected AT Ecosystem
The CREATE III showcase highlighted a wide range of promising work taking place across Ireland. Some projects were in their early stages, recruiting staff and developing delivery plans. Others were already providing support, testing approaches and gathering evidence. The discussions also showed that many projects face common challenges: access to information, workforce development, sustainable funding, equipment provision and the need to share learning more widely.These challenges cannot always be addressed by individual organisations working alone. The opportunity for the CREATE Collective is to build on the relationships established through the programme and explore how projects can support one another. FreedomTech CHAT can contribute by providing an ongoing space for collaboration, supporting people with lived experience to take leadership roles, and helping organisations share what they learn.
The event reinforced a central message:
The future of Assistive Technology in Ireland depends not only on better AT Access, but on better connections between people, knowledge, services and supports.
Closing Reflections
Wayne closed the event by thanking the speakers and participants for their contributions. He acknowledged that the session had run over time because there had been so many questions and opportunities to learn from one another. This was a fitting conclusion to a CHAT event designed around participation and shared learning. The discussion demonstrated that the value of bringing projects together lies not only in hearing about their work, but in the conversations and connections that follow.
Acknowledgements
FreedomTech CHAT would like to thank all the CREATE III project teams, speakers and participants who contributed to the showcase.
Special thanks to:
- Wayne, DigiCoach supported by Corlann, for helping to MC the event and guide the discussion.
- Alana, CHAT Community Leader, for facilitating the session.
- Rosemary Gowran and the HSE National Clinical Programme for People with Disabilities for supporting the CREATE programme and contributing to the discussion.
- All project presenters, DigiCoaches and audience members who shared their knowledge and asked questions.
- Sight and Sound Technology Ireland for its longstanding sponsorship of FreedomTech CHAT.
- Disability Federation of Ireland and Enable Ireland, the FreedomTech partners, for their continued commitment to strengthening Ireland’s AT community.
Event Resources
Event recording: https://vimeo.com/1229591103
FreedomTech: https://freedomtech.ie
Further resources identified during the event: Information on the Work and Access Grant, the Anne Sullivan Foundation’s accessible AT guide, the DigiCoach showcase video and the CHAT CREATE III presentation were identified for sharing following the event.