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Explore publications, video playlists, training materials, articles and practical resources on assistive technology, AAC, accessibility, inclusive AI and disability inclusion.
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Watch public YouTube playlists covering assistive technology demonstrations, accessibility, communication, mobility, vision, dyslexia, user experience and emerging technologies.
Featured playlist: AT Demos. Captions and transcripts depend on the options available for each YouTube video.
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Research and writing
Selected reports, journal articles, book chapters, working papers and conference publications.
Explore publicationsWatch and learn
Embedded playlists featuring demonstrations, presentations, interviews and practical explanations.
Browse videosCommentary and analysis
Articles and perspectives on assistive technology, inclusive AI, AAC, accessibility and policy.
Read insightsRecent activity
A rolling summary of projects, publications, events and ideas shared through public social media.
Read latest newsOpen learning
Free learning materials developed through Global Symbols, including resources created with UNICEF.
Open AAC trainingCommunication resources
Open symbol sets and free tools for creating communication boards and culturally appropriate AAC materials.
Visit Global SymbolsProjects in practice
Examples of current and previous work in research, evaluation, market development and inclusion.
Explore projectsOngoing updates
Follow current commentary, event updates, new publications and links across public social channels.
Follow social channelsMake, adapt and experiment
Explore designs, plans and step-by-step instructions for building or adapting assistive technology at home, in a makerspace or in a workshop. These collections provide useful starting points for prototyping affordable, personalised solutions around individual access needs.
3D printing and making
A curated collection of downloadable designs that can be explored as starting points for making and adapting assistive technology using 3D printing and other workshop techniques.
Explore the Thingiverse collectionPractical projects
Community-created projects and practical instructions for devices, adaptations and everyday solutions intended to reduce barriers and support disabled people.
Browse Disability Aids projectsAssistive technology
A further collection of build ideas and instructions covering assistive technology, accessible adaptations and creative approaches to meeting individual needs.
Browse Assistive Technology projectsStart here
Videos
Browse twelve embedded playlists spanning assistive technology demonstrations, disability awareness, access and emerging technology.
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Read a three-month snapshot of current projects, articles, events and issues shared across public social media.
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Explore writing on assistive technology, AAC, accessibility, disability inclusion, policy and innovation.
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