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Ability Magazine
Ability Magazine is the UK's only magazine about IT for disabled people. The quarterly publication is read by disabled IT users and those who work with them. Editorial coverage includes news and features about the latest technical, political and legal develoents in this fast changing field.
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- 01444 831 226
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- john.lb@abilitymagazine.co.uk
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Abilitynet
AbilityNet is committed to creating a world where ICT is not a barrier to people but enables them to live their lives to achieve their full potential whether at home, through education or in work. We assess people's needs for adapting their technology, work with organisations to make their on-line services accessible and provide advice and information.
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- 01926 269 545
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- 01926 407425
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- nigel.lewis@abilitynet.org.uk
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- www.abilitynet.org.uk
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Ace Centre
The ACE Centre offers help to parents, carers and therapists who support young people with complex physical and communication difficulties. They provide multidisciplinary assessment and training services, which are complemented by an internationally-recognised research and develoent division.
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- 01865 759 800
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- pearson@ace-centre.org.uk
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- www.ace-centre.org.uk
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Aclass Technology (UK) Limited - SoundFields
Soundfields systems from Aclass Technology (UK) Limited provide cost effective sound and voice reinforcement for any classroom or teaching space. No matter how advanced your technology, listening is the primary learning sense.
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- 01484 664588
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- info@soundfields.co.uk
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- www.soundfields.co.uk
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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.
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- 01822 600060
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- info@amanotech.com
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- www.amanotech.com
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Apollo Creative
Transform body movement into sound, light, image and effects with the Ensemble system from Apollo Creative. Create interactive spaces, accessible musical instruments and hands on learning environments. Apollo also design, develop and manufacture bubble tubes and walls and LED fibre optic lightsources. Our specialist staff engage in a wide range of projects, providing consultancy and training services across the UK.
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- 01423 798258
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- mark@apollocreative.co.uk
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- www.apollocreative.co.uk
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- @Apollo_Ensemble
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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.
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- 01204 534 311
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- 01204 362 783
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- info@barrybennett.co.uk
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- www.barrybennett.co.uk
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Box 42
Box42 supplies software and hardware to enable access for people who have special needs / disabilities to help overcome barriers to communication and achievement. We offer years of expert experience helping people who have learning disabilities and specialise in specific differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit, autism and Asperger Syndrome.
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- 0844 357 5042
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- 08453 700 542
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- welcome@box42.com
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- www.box42.com
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BRITE
BRITE provides training, advice and consultancy on inclusive education, assessment and enabling technologies. BRITE has a range of accredited courses delivered face-to-face or online.
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- 01383 749605
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- enquiries@brite.ac.uk
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- www.brite.ac.uk
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- @BRITEinitiative
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CALL Scotland
Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning (CALL) Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide multidisciplinary assessment, advice and free loans of Assistive Technology for children and young people with additional support needs who need ICT or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We also carry out research and develoent.
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- 0131 651 6236
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- sandra.oneill@ed.ac.uk
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- www.callscotland.org.uk
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Claro Learning
Claro Learning is one of the UK's largest providers of learning support, enabling, mentoring, assistive technology training, and a range of other non-medical services for students in higher and further education, and for people in the work place. All our services are tailored round each client's needs and timetable.
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- 01822 618 132
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- 01822 618 189
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- contactus@clarolearning.com
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- www.clarolearning.com
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Claro Software Ltd.
Claro Software - a rapidly growing, innovative software company that develops and licenses "assistive software", including speech technology, image technology and touch technology. With Windows and Mac versions, mobile USB stick options and network delivered solutions, we aim to provide the best choice for the user. Our design ethos is to keep the software easy to use, and generally available in many languages.
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- 01772 977 888
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- marketing@clarosoftware.com
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- www.clarosoftware.com
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Contact Associates Ltd
Contact Associates Ltd provides AT assessments for disabled children, students and employees . We have a network of 200 AT specialists who can assess clients both remotely and face to face .We offer AT training and in work support for disabled employees. We operate from 9 fully equipped access centres across England and Belfast.
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- 07967 638305
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- Emma@contact-associates.co.uk
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- www.contact-associates.co.uk
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Crick Software
Crick Software develops innovative, fully accessible software that provides extensive reading and writing support for learners of all ages and abilities. Our software is used on over half a million computers around the world and has been recognized by major awards both in the UK and internationally.
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- 01604 671691
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- 01604 671692
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- info@cricksoft.com
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- www.cricksoft.com
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Dolphin Computer
Dolphin Computer Access is dedicated to improving the lives of people with vision and print impairments. Our range of software products, for people with low vision, dyslexia and other reading difficulties, exist to give independence - to make information accessible to everyone, wherever they are.
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- 01905 754 577
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- 01905 754 559
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- steve.bennett@dolphinuk.co.uk
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- www.yourdolphin.com
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ForceTenCo
Forcetenco is one of the country's leading suppliers of Assistive Technology and for 35 years we have been suppliers of technology for those with sight and hearing impairments.
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- 01372 450 887
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- sales@forcetenco.co.uk
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- www.forcetenco.co.uk
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GameLab London
Gelab London is a cross platform media and ges producer with a strong portfolio in inclusive content. As specialists in accessible interaction design, we're here to partner with parties requiring our flair and specialist capability. Partners include BBC Learning, CBBC, Mencap. Our output is highly acclaimed - witness four times BAFTA nominated in the last year.
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- 0207 749 4833
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- m.wright@gelablondon.com
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- www.gelablondon.com
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H A S Consultants Ltd
Our range of induction loop equient is one of the most comprehensive in the UK. It comprises a huge range of plifiers, microphones, connector plates and test equient covering virtually every conceivable AFILS application.
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- 0114 2357717
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- 0114 2353 722
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- info@hasconsultants.com
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- www.hearingloop.co.uk
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Hands Free Computing
Hands-Free Computing provides assistive technology for people with a disability who use IT in the workplace. We carry out workplace assessments including ergonomic, technical, sensory & premises adaptation. We are one of the largest contractors for the Jobcentre Plus Access to Work scheme and manage contracts from London & the South East through to the North East of England.
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- 0845 899 0880
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- 0845 899 0440
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- theresa.pruvost@hands-free.co.uk
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- www.hands-free.co.uk
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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.
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- 01223 420101
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- info@iansyst.co.uk
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Include ICT
Include ICT provides a wide range of consultancy services for the public, commercial and, voluntary and community sectors.
Terry Waller, who owns Include ICT, is a freelance education technology and inclusion consultant, and was previously Head of Inclusion at Becta.
He offers and extensive range of services to organisations of all sizes including policy and strategy advice, business development insight, project management and delivery, research, and development of e-learning materials. His expertise is in the ways in which technology can be used to support inclusion, in particular young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
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- 07884266895
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- tpawaller@gmail.com
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- www.include-ict.co.uk
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Inclusive Technology
Inclusive Technology provides a range of assistive technology - the hardware and software that helps those with special needs to take part in learning. Access devices, such as switches and alternative keyboards, enable people with physical or sensory difficulties to use a computer and to communicate. The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen provides an inclusive alternative to the interactive whiteboard. Inclusive's software helps develop skills like using a switch, understanding cause and effect, making choices and working with words and numbers. Inclusive also provides advice, consultancy and training on SEN issues and ICT solutions.
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- 01457 819 790
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- 01457 819799
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- inclusive@inclusive.co.uk
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- www.inclusive.co.uk
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- @inclusivetechuk
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Integrex Limited
Integrex specialises in the design, manufacture & supply of leading edge interactive solutions. These include mobile tilting interactive plasma products, mobile interactive floor projection systems and many more. With a long history of supply to Education, Industry and High-Tech Retail, Integrex products are renowned for innovation, reliability and quality.
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- 01283 551551
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- 01283 552028
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- enquiries@integrex.co.uk
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- www.integrex.co.uk
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Keytools Ltd
Keytools has specialised in providing improved access to computers for over 20 years. Whatever your age or ability there is almost always a way to make your computer easier to use and your goals easier to achieve. Keytools te of specialist advisers are able to assist and advise in any situation from school reception class, right through education, work, and retirement.
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- 023 8029 4500
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- 023 8029 4501
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- Paul.Goddard@keytools.co.uk
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- www.keytools.co.uk
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LexAble Ltd.
LexAble develop the Global AutoCorrect software, for people with dyslexia and literacy issues.
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- 0800 458 1922
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- hello@LexAble.com
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- www.LexAble.com
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MantraLingua
Mantra Lingua is a publisher with the ethos of connecting communities. Childrens' books in English with 50 languages reflects Britains' linguistic diversity. We produce publications for the bird watching community. Finally, with the RNIB we are building their PENfriend range. Joining these communities is TalkingPEN technology which brings sound to paper. The TalkingPEN is a powerful assistant to the SEN community.
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- 0208 44 55 123
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- 0208 4467745
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- rob@mlpub.co.uk
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- www.mantralingua.com
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Maxess Products Ltd
Maxess is a small fily-run business that has been supplying keyguards, switch mounting and access devices to the assistive technology market worldwide since 1996. We pride ourselves in the quality of our products and providing a friendly efficient service.
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- 01608 811909
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- 01608 811909
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- sales@maxessproducts.co.uk
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- www.maxessproducts.co.uk
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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.
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- 02380 240 300
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- 02380 240 320
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- info@microlinkpc.com
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- www.microlinkpc.com
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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.
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- 01223 506006
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- 01223 506019
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- ted@mkccomputers.co.uk
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- www.mkccomputers.co.uk
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PenFriend
Penfriend's literacy aid software improves reading and writing attainment across a wide range of ages and abilities. Many enthusiastic users with dyslexia, motor, visual and other impairments use the friendly word prediction, on-screen keyboards and screen reading to communicate faster and more confidently. Used throughout the world in French, Italian, Spanish and other languages as well as English.
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- 0131 668 2000
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- 0131 668 2121
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- info@penfriend.biz
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- www.penfriend.biz
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Pier Professional
Pier Professional publishes a portfolio of academic and practitioner-focused journals, including Journal of Assistive Technologies, for professionals working across health, social care and allied areas. Peer-reviewed, they include the latest evidence-based research and policy, discuss implications for practice and encourage latest opinion and debate.
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- 01273 783724
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- 01273 783723
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- info@pierprofessional.com
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- www.pierprofessional.com
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QED
QED are an established family business that manufacture and supply a comprehensive range of innovative products for special needs. We pride ourselves on providing customer focused service of an excellent standard. Our aim is to enable an individual's full potential to access their environment and communicate, whatever their level of need.
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- 02392 580 600
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- 023 9252 8666
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- sales@qedonline.co.uk
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- www.qedonline.co.uk
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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.
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- 024 7623 6045
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- 024 7623 6046
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- reach@reachdata.co.uk
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- www.reachdata.co.uk
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Renard Associates Ltd
Renard Associates are independent disability and assistive technology consultant with extensive experience of all disabilities and age groups. We have worked with a wide range of charitable organisations including British Dyslexia Association, Guide Dogs for the Blind, blue chip companies, emergency services and various government departments including Job Centre Plus.
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- 07825 686861
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- andy@renardassociates.co.uk
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- www.renardassociates.co.uk
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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.
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- 0845 634 7979
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- 01604 798090
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- sales@sightandsound.co.uk
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- www.sightandsound.co.uk
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Smart Living
At Smart Livng, we provide a range of products designed to give people the freedom to live the life they want. We offer an assessment service, installation and maintenance and our service is available to anyone. We work with a range of technology suppliers to ensure we can offer our customers the best products available. We are committed to promoting the benefits of assistive technology to a wide range of people including people with learning disabilities and enabling social care and health partners to recognise the cost savings and positive outcomes that can be achieved from using assistive technologies. To find out more please visist our website www.smartliving.org.uk
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- 01329 821329
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- mike.chambers@lifeyouwant.org.uk
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- www.smartliving.org.uk
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SmartBox Assistive Technology
Smartbox is dedicated to communication and computer access for people with very severe disabilities. We offer tablet PCs and palmtops with special software and hardware modifications to provide a full range of communication aids. We have wide experience of access methods and have the UK's largest choice of eye gaze systems.
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- 01684 578 868
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- 01684 897753
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- info@smartboxAT.com
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- www.smartboxat.com
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SpaceKraft Ltd
SpaceKraft specialises in creating interactive Multi-Sensory environments. Our superb range of products provides just the right kind of develoental resources to help people adapt and learn within a comfortable, stimulating environment. SpaceKraft has over 18 years experience providing innovative solutions for children and adults with learning difficulties.
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- 01274 581007
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- 01274 531966
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- enquiries@spacekraft.co.uk
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- www.spacekraft.co.uk
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speaks4me Ltd
Speaks4me® is a visual, highly-innovative and patent-pending electronic speech communication and educational learning product that was designed/developed by a father for his completely non-verbal child. Speaks4me®'s communication approach is completely unique, utilising on-screen, "dragging-&-dropping" of educationally recognised picture image symbols to create single ("drink"/"toilet") or multi-phrase sentence(s) ("I want"+"drink"+"juice") that speaks and is capable of supporting over 20+ spoken languages.
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- 08456 43 53 53 / 01226 361 233
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- 08456 43 53 53
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- slodge@speaks4me.com
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- www.speaks4me.com
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Texthelp Systems
Texthelp Systems Ltd. is the worldwide leader of literacy software solutions. We develop innovative, assistive software to support individuals with their reading, writing and research skills in Education, the Workplace and at Home. Our software supports those with literacy difficulties, dyslexia, and where English is a second language.
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- 02894 428105
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- 028 9442 8574
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- mark@texthelp.com
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- www.texthelp.com
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Traxsys Input Products
Traxsys Input Products have been designing and manufacturing award winning assistive technology devices for cursor control and communication for over 20 years. Trackballs, joysticks, communication aids and switches enable enhanced independence through communication and education for people with special needs. Traxsys are part of ETEK Airtechnology Group.
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- 01264 349683
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- 01264 349678
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- charles.fox@etek.co.uk
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- www.traxsys.com
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Widgit Software
Widgit have pioneered the use of symbols in learning and communication for over 25 years and our software is used worldwide to create symbol-supported materials in print, onscreen and online. Widgit have always believed that no matter what your level of reading, you should have fair and equal access to text-based materials.
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- 01926 333 680
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- 01926 885293
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- simont@widgit.com
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- www.widgit.com
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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.
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- 01432 271 233
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- paul.shepherd@wbs.uk.com
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- www.wbs.uk.com
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