Why do we need tech for disability?
As the Tech for Disability official resource hub launches softly ahead of a fuller one in autumn, in Tech For
Tech For Disability Group
15 posts — Tech For Disability is a working group in Tech London Advocates. Our vision is to realise the potential of tech to benefit disabled lives: - Advocate for the needs of disabled people in tech startups and the industry. - Promote innovation in disability tech. - Raise the profile of how emerging tech can serve disabled people. We do this through events, community and publishing content.
Relaunching our site, a resource hub & an event on 11th July, 1pm
First off, apologies for being overdue in communications. We took some time after our last Inclusive Conversation on November 30th
Tech For Disability
Vision, Mission, Impact Our vision is to realise the potential of tech to benefit disabled lives. To achieve this, we:
Tech For Disability Events
Tech London Advocates (TLA) Tech For Disability runs a regular series of Inclusive Conversations in addition to special events. We
Seeking Volunteers
Are you passionate about Disability Tech? Join us at Tech for Disability to shape the future, create impact, and connect
Surviving lack of understanding
Neurodiversity and the dream of escaping the workforce for entrepreneurship. By Bianca Walker In a sea of green neurodivergent’s,
Open Forum: Raising the Profile of Disability Tech
Tech For Disability Inclusive Conversations 2023 Open Forum: Raising Awareness of Disability Tech and what the Government needs to know
London Tech Week 2023
Tech For Disability hosted two fringe events with Policy Connect during the week of 12-16 June 2023: Generative AI and
Disability Startups Showcase with a Show ‘n Chat
The first of our quarterly Inclusive Conversations series in 2023 kicked off with a startup showcase on Wednesday, 25th January,
Independent living – why it is so important for disabled people and how can technology help?
Tech For Disability Inclusive Conversation – September 13th 1700-1800 UK We welcomed Clive Gilbert from the cross-party think tank Policy Connect’
London Tech Week 2022
Tech For Disability Inclusive Conversation – 14 June 2022 (part of London Tech Week) This was a special version of our
Wel-co.me Inclusive Conversation
Tech For Disability Inclusive Conversation – 5 April 2022 There are many digital solutions for specific conditions or areas of disability
How do we galvanise the tech industry to include disability?
We heard how accessibility and disability tech start-ups are improving the lives of disabled people and helping drive economic growth
London Tech Week 2021 – Tech For Neurodiversity
Tech For Neurodiversity – London Tech Week July 2021 In this event from The TLA Tech For Disability working group, we
Inclusion and Diversity Reflections of 2020
Inclusion and Diversity Reflections 2020 – 14 January 2021 We reflected on 2020 and discussed views for a more inclusive and