Action on accessible and #AssistiveTechnology for people with disabilities & older people. #ATPassport @enableireland @disabilityfed
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FreedomTech retweeted
Apr 24
๐ DFI has been awarded Progression Level accreditation under the @IQnotforprofit (IQ) standard, the highest tier of this independently verified quality mark.
This reflects our commitment to accountability, governance and real impact.
Read more: rebrand.ly/gejp1q3
ALT The DFI team standing together outside the Disability Federation of Ireland offices, smiling for a group photo. A red banner across the top of the image reads "DFI awarded Progression Level IQ accreditation", with the IQ Progression logo on the left and the Disability Federation of Ireland logo on the right.
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FreedomTech retweeted
6 Jun 2025
Fantastic panel discussion at Chat@Trinity on how participatory learning and technology can create fun and inclusive learning environments with @declancabra @me_backwards @StuartLawler @SciFest4STEM @FreedomTech_IRL and Sheila Porter
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6 Jun 2025
Thank you, Maura, for sharing your AT innovation at Trinity today. It was a pleasure to meet you in person! Wishing you every success with your project. #AT4STEM
6 Jun 2025
Maura Moore McCune @SciFest4STEM winner discusses her incredible winning project at Chat@Trinity using smart glasses and an accessible app to detect the presence of vehicles abs fast moving objects. @FreedomTech_IRL
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4 Jun 2025
๐ข You can now join #CHAT this Friday online!
Register via Eventbrite to get the Zoom link ๐ป eventbrite.ie/e/chattrinity-โฆ
Big thanks to @TCDAbility for the hybrid option๐
Limited in-person spots at An Meitheal, Printing House Sq, Trinity ๐๏ธ
#WorldATDay #Inclusion #AssistiveTech
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FreedomTech retweeted
28 May 2025
The latest AI-powered features in JAWS unlock new possibilities that enhance accessibility and productivity like never before for screen reader users.
Join us Wed 4th June at 2pm for #WebinarWednesday as we explore these exciting tools.
Register
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiโฆ
ALT Graphic with navy edges. The Sight and Sound Technology logo is in the top right corner. The main icon is the letters AI with strands coming out of it. Text reads: Webinar Wednesday. Join us. Wednesday 4th June, 2.00pm.
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29 May 2025
Join us for CHAT@Trinity: Access to STEM โ AT Supporting Inclusive Classrooms
๐ Trinity College Dublin
๐๏ธ Friday 6 June | 2โ3:30pm
Discover how Assistive Tech is transforming STEM education in inclusive classrooms. eventbrite.ie/e/chattrinity-โฆ
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FreedomTech retweeted
1 Mar 2025
Explore how assistive technology can unlock artistic potential ๐ญ We've got a free exclusive industry event, moderated by the iconic Sinead Burke, CEO and Founder of Tilting the Lens happening here at Project next week!
Brought to you by FreedomTechโs CHAT โ Community Hub for Accessible Technology and Disrupt Disability Arts Festival, this dynamic industry event will promote collaboration across sectors, and improve access to the arts for artists and audiences with a lived experience of disability.
Networking opportunities and break-out groups will ensure ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ฎ, ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ.
7 March | 2 - 4.30pm
Free to attend! Booking required.
bit.ly/3XlYnAn
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FreedomTech retweeted
7 Mar 2025
Brilliant insights from todayโs panel at @disruptdisarts on the power of Assistive Technology to create inclusive spaces in the arts. ๐ญ@FreedomTech_IRL
ALT A panel of five people on a stage in a semi-circle
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7 Mar 2025
Awesome to hear from Caoimhe and her journey at the Gorey school of Art to support her being an artist #AT4Art @disruptfestival @sastireland @DisabilityFed
ALT Young lady on stage presenting with disrupt logo to the right
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26 Feb 2025
We are excited to invite you to our next CHAT event @disruptdisarts in Project Arts Centre or Online Friday 7th March at 2pm. Get your free tickets disruptfestival.ie/event/empโฆ Delighted that @TheSineadBurke will join to moderate a great panel. @DisabilityFed @NatFedVSP @sastireland
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FreedomTech retweeted
5 Dec 2024
Owen McGirr presents on his app, Switchify, increasing access to Android OS and emphasising that acessibility is a fundamental right. @FreedomTech_IRL @EnableIreland @atandme @enaboapps #CHAT
ALT Owen is presenting using his mobile phone and a head swutch, in front of a screen with logos of the stakeholders involved in CHAT.
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4 Dec 2024
CHAT is happening @SJOGLiffey Tessa House Tallaght tomorrow last few places remaining @DisabilityFed eventbrite.ie/e/express-myseโฆ
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18 Nov 2024
If you are working to support Assistive Technology provision in Ireland please join one of these focus groups
18 Nov 2024
The WHO is assessing Assistive Technology in Ireland, and it wants to hear from health and social care technicians and others engaged in service delivery. Pick one session and share your experience 19 Nov - 4 pm, 21 at 8:30am, 2 Dec @ 12pm, 11 4pm forms.office.com/e/JwVWp3Gzzโฆ
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FreedomTech retweeted
18 Nov 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) is assessing assistive technology in Ireland. They want to hear from AT users, families, and supporters. Pick one session; 19th Nov 10am, 21st at 4pm, 5 Dec 7pm, 9 Dec 12pm Sign up forms.office.com/e/3adW7kyp3โฆ
@FreedomTech_IRL @DisabilityFed
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FreedomTech retweeted
12 Sep 2024
Donโt miss the 'Our Place' sound art experience at the @RHAGallery running until Sept 22! ๐งโจ Created by Dr. Sinead McCann, @AlanJamesBurns & 29 artists from @SJOGLiffey @Skills4LifeSJOG , this project highlights happiness & rights! Free tour at itsourplace.ie #InclusiveArts
ALT A group of five people smiling and waving in a brightly lit room with colorful neon lights. The sign in the background reads 'Our Place.' One person sits on a yellow block labeled 'Paper Lounge,' while others sit on or near a couch. The mood is joyful and relaxed."
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FreedomTech retweeted
18 Jul 2024
NRH Whizzy Wheels day one... What an amazing start. Table tennis, wheelchair skills, dance, archery, hand cycling and so much more. Roll on the next two days #NRH #WhizzyWheels #SCI #Paediatrics @markbar74 @Merriganmania @adelebuckley
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19 Jul 2024
Do you use #AssistiveTechnology to support you in Employment? If you do we would love to hear your experience and invite you to share it at an upcoming event. DM or email sarah@freedomtech.ie
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27 May 2024
FreedomTech warmly welcomes this strategic investment in digital #AT & the govt's partnership with @WHO//www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2cc50-minister-of-state-for-disabilities-anne-rabbitte-announces-125million-funding-for-digital-assistive-technology/@EnableIreland @sastireland
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6 Apr 2024
Adult safeguarding: a regulatory framework. Looking forward to learning more about this. @EnableIreland @EnableService @atandme @DisabilityFed @InclusionIre @NatFedVSP
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26 Mar 2024
Digital exam papers extended to Junior Cycle students. Good news, long overdue. But please extend access to all those students who use #assistivetechnology. Access for all. โฆ@atandmeโฉ โฆ@EnableIrelandโฉ โฆ@ncseirlโฉ rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/032โฆ
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