Katherine Perry 💜

Advocate and Engagement 💜- passionate about helping organisations shorten the path to change #Dyslexic CEO at @BATAonline

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

Last day managing the @AT_APPG finally arrived this week. On to the next challenge in #assistivetechnology! Thanks to all for your support!

[British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) @BATAOnline]

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[British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) @BATAOnline]

Lily, a pupil and advocate in our #PowerOfAT documentary series, shares how #AssistiveTechnology has transformed her perception of her own abilities. 💡Despite all the benefits that AT brings many children are left behind in education in the UK. It's time we change that 💜

[British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) @BATAOnline]

#dyslexia #dyslexic #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #AssistiveTechnology #AssistiveTech

[British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) @BATAOnline]

Meet Archie! 🎉 Archie shared during the #PowerOfAT filming, 'Nobody understood why I couldn't do things...then I got my cochlear implants. I've seen a massive jump in my grades! 📚 Hear more of Archie's experiences at the link in our bio! #AssistiveTech #EducationForAll

[British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) @BATAOnline]

📢 Discover how AT is bridging the gap in education and empowering students. The "Power of AT" series arrives on November 21st, and it's a must-watch for everyone passionate about inclusive learning. Link in bio for more info! #PowerOfAT #TeachersForAT #BATACommunity #Disability

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@debraruh Thank you! Was so good to meet you!

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@NeilMilliken You're welcome it's been lovely to have been a part of such a wonderful discussion!

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat We have a right to be seen, to be heard, to access education, employment and to be a part of our communities. Our schools, our teachers, our employers, our policy-makers need to better understand there is a legal obligation. @AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat By being seen. AT enables disabled and older people to be present in communities - we need to be seen, to be recognised as having a rightful place. AT is about inclusion but if our environments and attitudes are not open and accessible we remain excluded #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AkwyZ @AXSChat I wholeheartedly agree - let's not wait for negative impacts and explore our new reality with inclusivity and safety in mind. #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat AI has tremendous possibilities for disabled people but we, all humans, struggle to keep up with the pace of technological change. For a disabled person, it can be even tougher. Education and awareness will be key both for tech companies and the disabled community #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@NeilMilliken @AXSChat @BATAOnline It's so needed - we have evidence through our work but having high quality data is needed. E.g often I've seen technology be more successful when it's designed with a more appealing aesthetic, particularly when it comes to children. #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat Our systems need to encourage collaboration and competition. Driving costs down happens when technology scales - supporting innovators to reach those that could benefit from their solutions, as well as the other skills needed to success commercially are critical #AXSChat.

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat Again, this is complex but increasing demand, is necessary - disabled people need to have access to the right information, feel empowered to advocate for access to affordable and appropriate products and services. #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat Fostering collaboration is a key priority for @BATAonline - we don't have all the answers. Most of us are compelled to work in this space because we believe that AT makes a difference - our values unite us. Working together makes us stronger #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat Breaking of silos and prioritising partnerships outside our specific sphere of knowledge. We need to be more deliberate, more conscious, about the benefits of pursuing collaborations with friends from other sectors - and there are many. #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat Disabled people also need to feel empowered to be louder about their experiences – and when we are – we need to be listened to. Provide us accessible methods of complaint or feedback. #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@AXSChat Ideally we’d have more disabled people in positions where they can lead with their knowledge, expertise and expertise. We need more disabled engineers, innovators, designers & academics #AXSChat

[Katherine Perry 💜 @AnyaKatherine]

@NeilMilliken @AXSChat @BATAOnline Absolutely, we don't we know enough about disabled people and the relationship with AT - more research, better data and continued curiosity about how to find answers to the real challenges that disabled people face #AXSChat