BATA DSA Suppliers Group
The British Assistive Technology Association group of registered suppliers of
assistive technology hardware, software, training, support and other solutions funded
by Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA).
Our Aims:
- To campaign for the rights and interests of disabled students and others who need
Assistive Technology in order to access learning, particularly in the UK;
- To provide expert and impartial support and advice to government departments, agencies
and the public on the benefits of assistive technology and how it can best be used
to ensure access to education;
- To promote the highest standards of ethics and service quality in supplying assistive
technology, specialist support and training to students and others with disabilities;
- To take all steps necessary to ensure that we are able to work with high standards
and to create long term sustainable organisations that offer Value for Money and
meet the needs of all stakeholders including individual customers, employees, professionals,
suppliers, partners, funders and our environment.
Officers
- Chair: Ian Litterick (iansyst Ltd)
- Vice Chair: Mark Farrar (Remtek Systems Ltd)
- Secretary: Eric Coolen (Reach Data Technologies Ltd)
- Treasurer: Anthony Ruck (Barry Bennett Ltd)

DSA QAG representatives
- Matt Dean (Invate Ltd)
- Sion Evans (Hamer Technology Ltd)
Contacts
Email Contact:
ian.litterick@bataonline.org
eric.coolen@bataonline.org
Members List
Amano Technologies Limited
Amano supply and support assistive, enabling technologies that can make computing easier, thus helping you to aspire and achieve in education, work and leisure. As the first DSA-QAG accredited supplier based in the South West, we anticipate that you will appreciate the flexibility and responsiveness of a local service. Our aim is to provide quality delivery, installation, training and support. Do give us a call to discuss your requirements or to explore joint marketing of your innovative product.
- Telephone
- 01822 600060
- Fax
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- Email
- info@amanotech.com
- Web
- www.amanotech.com
Barry Bennett Ltd
Barry Bennett Ltd works closely with Independent Assessors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Health Professionals, Health and Safety Managers, Facilities Managers and a whole host of other specialists and uses its unrivalled experience in dealing with employees and students with special needs and disabilities and also working with companies on a pro-active basis to improve ergonomics in the workplace.
- Telephone
- 01204 534 311
- Fax
- 01204 362 783
- Email
- info@barrybennett.co.uk
- Web
- www.barrybennett.co.uk
iansyst Ltd
iansyst Ltd has over 25 years experience in assistive technology.
We offer independent, expert advice to help you make an informed choice from a range of technology solutions. iansyst specialises in helping people with a variety of disabilities, including: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, visual impairments, hard of hearing and disabilities which require ergonomic solutions (such as repetitive strain injury and other mobility disabilities).
Our comprehensive knowledge and expertise has enabled us to help a variety of clients - from children to adults; in education, at home or in the workplace. We work closely with an array of other specialists, including: Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) Assessors, Special Education Needs Coordinators (SENCos), HR Managers and occupational health professionals involved in providing the best environment for people to flourish and grow.
iansyst can help you meet your needs with product solutions; computers, software, hardware & gadgets as well as training and information.
- Telephone
- 01223 420101
- Fax
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- Email
- info@iansyst.co.uk
- Web
- www.iansyst.co.uk
Microlink
Microlink PC is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to disabled people of all ages working in partnership with government agencies and other assistive technology companies to develop solutions that give disabled people convenient access to affordable IT. We are an accredited DSA-QAG Supplier as well as being Gold members of the Employers Forum on Disability.
- Telephone
- 02380 240 300
- Fax
- 02380 240 320
- Email
- info@microlinkpc.com
- Web
- www.microlinkpc.com
MKC Computers Ltd
MKC Computers Ltd is a dedicated QAG accredited and certified DSA "One Stop Shop" supplier. We provide complete solutions for the educational market sector nationwide, in particular the DSA sector. Our commitment to service and on-going student support is, and always has been, parount to our business model, we will always deal with student service problems in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Telephone
- 01223 506006
- Fax
- 01223 506019
- Email
- ted@mkccomputers.co.uk
- Web
- www.mkccomputers.co.uk
Reach Data Technologies
Reach Data Technologies supply bespoke computer systems (hardware and software) and training to students with special needs at universities within Great Britain. We are a DSA-QAG (Disabled Students Allowances Quality Assurance Group) accredited Supplier which has fully met the Quality Assurance Frework.
- Telephone
- 024 7623 6045
- Fax
- 024 7623 6046
- Email
- reach@reachdata.co.uk
- Web
- www.reachdata.co.uk
Sight & Sound Technology Ltd
Sight and Sound Technology were formed in 1979. We are the leading UK supplier of solutions for the blind, visually impaired and those with learning difficulties. Exclusive distributor of products such as JAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil1000/3000 KNFB-ReaderMobile. Full one-stop-shop - delivering training and support to end-users, DSA assessors, Access to Work cases and Corporates alike.
- Telephone
- 0845 634 7979
- Fax
- 01604 798090
- Email
- sales@sightandsound.co.uk
- Web
- www.sightandsound.co.uk
Wyvern Business Systems
Wyvern Business Systems are committed to supplying a full range of services to students with special needs at further education institutes across the UK and Ireland. We are a DSA-QAG accredited supplier working fully in the Quality Assurance Frework. We can supply bespoke computer systems and software, and also offer a full Ergonomic assessment service.
- Telephone
- 01432 271 233
- Fax
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- Email
- paul.shepherd@wbs.uk.com
- Web
- www.wbs.uk.com