A club for anyone with an interest in assistive technology (AT), in terms of tech, business, and impact on the world of special needs. Follow us to learn, contribute,  and grow the world of AT. 

Assistive Technology includes:

*️⃣ devices & equipment 
*️⃣ apps & software
*️⃣ other (low or high) technology  

Designed to improve an individual’s:
  
✅ functioning           
✅ independence      
✅ participation        
✅ overall well-being

⬇️⬇️ Who Uses Assistive Technology ⬇️⬇️ 

People with varying needs benefit from it:

⭐️ People on the autistic spectrum
⭐️ Other neurodiverse individuals
⭐️ Those with development disabilities
⭐️ Children with learning disabilities
⭐️ People with intellectual disabilities 
⭐️ Individuals with impaired hearing 
⭐️ People with impaired vision
⭐️ and those with other physical disabilities

We welcome participation in the club of all assistive technology stakeholders including

🌟 Assistive Technology Users
🌟 Special Needs Parents / Families
🌟 Special Needs Educators
🌟 Special Needs Therapists & Experts
🌟 Entrepreneurs & Innovators in AT
🌟 Social Impact Investors 
🌟 AT Industry Organizations
🌟 Special Needs Non-Profits / NGOs
🌟 Public Policy Makers and Experts 
🌟 Students & Graduates interested in AT
🌟 and anyone who wants to learn about AT

We are here to discuss all facets of AT:

✅ Understand how AT has helped individuals
✅ What works, what needs improving 
✅ How entrepreneurs are innovating the space
✅ Local / Global policy topics such as equitable access to AT
✅ Other related topics

✳️ If you would like to host a room or become a co-host on any AT topic please ping Michael, the club founder (@mfreudmann)

🎙 Join us on Tuesdays at 8:00pm GMT to discuss all facets of AT for people who are visually impaired or blind.

🎙 Join us on Wednesdays at 8:00pm GMT to discuss all facets of AT for those with autism, learning disabilities, and development disabilities.

➡️ Follow the club and Michael (@mfreudmann), the club founder, if you want to get notified when a room is scheduled or started.
🧐 Be Curious, Learn, and Respectful: Listen, ask questions, participate, share your knowledge.
Respect other’s ideas, be open minded. If you start a room please ensure it’s inclusive and relates to assistive tech. 
🦻🦾📱Be Pertinent: Tell your story, share your knowledge, or ask a question only if it is related to assistive technology. You may ask a general question about what assistive technology is in a specific context. 
🗣 Share & Nominate Others 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️: Let others know about us and connect. 
The more we grow, the more we will all learn.