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The UK’s first National Centre for Accessible Transport (NCAT) has recently launched. The centre aims to put the views and experiences of people with disabilities at the heart of future transportation. Find out more below ✈️ 🚆 🚕 👇
https://t.co/pFBOBZTQ6S
#DSA #Accessibility

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London Luton Airport and easyJet have recently hosted an accessibility familiarisation day to give passengers with disabilities an opportunity to experience all aspects of the airport’s end-to-end passenger journey. Full story✈️👇

https://t.co/se4GUSqwX5

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Beauty brand Estée Lauder has released an AI beauty app which uses voice instruction technologies to assist the user in makeup application. Users receive audio feedback and tips on whether their makeup is evenly applied. Find out more 💄👇

https://t.co/2xfJuMZaiR

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Legoland resorts in America will start offering quiet rooms with weighted blankets and dim lighting as well as posting ratings at every ride to let visitors know if there are bright lights or other stimuli🎢

https://t.co/uyFEVWTt9u

#Accessibility #DSA

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Want to help your students with their accessible learning? Did you know Learning Labs is available as a site licence option for higher education and further education institutes? Email [email protected] to find out more.

#HigherEducation #FurtherEducation #DSA

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✨New AT Alert ✨

An Australian technology company has launched a voice controlled accessible smartphone. Users tap a large area of the phone’s screen and use their voice to ask it to make a call or send a text. Find out more below 📱 👇

https://t.co/qMPCVOyMUW

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It’s only 48 days (or 1,152 hours) until this year’s CPD Revolution live event series kicks off. On 18th April the eQS team will be in Reading hosting a jam-packed day of CPD. Not close to Reading? View all CPD Revolution locations👉https://t.co/Ebl0YV0tWM

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CPD Revolution live events are back for 2023.

Who is CPD Revolution for?
DSA Needs Assessors👍
Accessibility and Wellbeing teams in Higher Education👍HR, People & Culture teams in the workplace👍

Dates, locations and booking info👉 https://t.co/IwRCwH15BE

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In our upcoming webinar we'll be joined by student and Learning Labs user Suzy who’ll be giving a first-hand account of how Learning Labs has supported her in her studies as a student with dyslexia. Sound interesting? Book your free space below 👇
https://t.co/ZGu49MtwZh
#DSA

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Why should you attend THE event for disability professionals?
6+ hours of CPD ✔️
Keynote on supporting ADHD today and for an inclusive future ✔️
5 30-minute workshops with our workshop partners ✔️
Live demos from our 8 exhibitor partners ✔️
Book now 👉 https://t.co/ajshZwbvzF

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You asked - we delivered. The top requested CPD topic in last year’s CPD Revolution feedback survey was ADHD awareness. This year we’ll be kicking off each event with a keynote delivered by respected thought leaders with lived experience of ADHD 👉 https://t.co/mBFED5fX2O

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A new piece of assistive technology has been released to heighten visual clarity and expand the wearer’s field of view. Sound interesting? Find out more below👇

https://t.co/8AtqRLFmh7

#DSA #Accessibility

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L’Oreal has revealed a new a lipstick applicator for users with limited mobility. The applicator combines motion controls and customisable attachments to stabilise and level the lipstick as a user brings it toward their lips. Read the full story below 👇💄
https://t.co/KcIItyLaT3

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Five assistive technology start-ups have been showcasing their latest innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show. Click below to find out more about these new AT products, including a smart wheelchair cushion that reduces the risk of pressure ulcers.
https://t.co/KgY0QVSKCh

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Boccia player, Georgina Moore, has been speaking to @DHorizons about how she maintains her fitness in the winter. Check out what she recommends below 👇

https://t.co/n1xc2x0cfe

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PlayStation are working on a new controller kit that will make gaming more accessible. The controller kit has been designed in partnership between Sony and a number of accessibility experts, community members and game developers. Find out more below 👇🎮
https://t.co/wrJdHxGxPB

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A new accessibility feature on Android devices enables users to customise options such as contrast, font type and size. Sound interesting? Learn more about all the features available via the video below 👇

https://t.co/JKvDN4qnMK

#DSA #Accessibility

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A new wheelchair-accessible-scooters pilot in France could be rolled out to the UK to provide greater freedom and autonomy to those with reduced mobility in towns and cities. Read the full story below 👇

https://t.co/KSYx5Xkq2L

#DSA #Accessibility #Inclusivity

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How can Learning Labs support students during their course?

103 assistive technology Lab suites covering everything from @OfficialAyoa to @zoom ✅
Help with accessible learning ✅
Practical course related help including essay writing and expressing mathematical equations✅

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A new dyslexia friendly font has been released. The font, called Inconstant Regular, aims to ‘strike a balance between dyslexia legibility and designer usability’. Find out more below.

#DSA #Neurodiversity

https://t.co/nvc7w11QSN