Upcoming Events
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Upcoming events
This calendar shows all BATA events from the central team and from our members. If you are a member and would like to submit your event to be featured, please contact the executive team.
Workplace SIG Meeting
Access to Work Update: Operational Changes and Policy Reform
Join this meeting for the latest Access to Work updates, looking at both operational and policy changes. We are delighted to have two speakers joining us for this meeting:
Alice Hastie, Access to Work Adviser, Disability Consultant, and Workplace Needs Assessor from Sycamore Business and Disability
Andy Rigby, Enablement Lead from Posturite
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
BATA Education SIG meeting
Using AT and GenAI Effectively in the Classroom
We will be joined by David Curran, Assistive Technology Lead at Moon Hall School, to explore speech to text and text to speech accessibility functions, and then how GenAI can be used to support neurodivergent learners.
This is a closed meeting for BATA members only. If you are not a current BATA member but would like to attend, contact info@bataonline.org to find out more about joining us!
BATA DSA Community SIG meeting
Join us for the latest news and updates around the Disabled Student Allowance scheme. We’ll also be joined by guest speaker Dylan Griffiths from PASSHE.
This is a closed meeting for BATA members only. If you are not a current BATA member but would like to attend, contact info@bataonline.org to find out more about joining us!
BATA Council Meeting
The BATA Council meets quarterly to review recent activity and plan for next steps.
This is a closed meeting for BATA Council members only.
BATA at BETT!
BATA is an association partner of the SEND Village at BETT 2026! Join us and other exhibitors as we showcase the power of assistive technology for disability inclusion.
BATA’s AGM 2026
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is one of the highlights in the BATA Calendar, when BATA members come together to talk all things assistive technology, catch up with friends and make new contacts.
Our AGM is a time when we update our members on the activities of BATA and present future plans. We also invite special guest speakers to give relevant keynotes on the power of AT.
There’s plenty of time to network and socialise, with lunch provided and networking drinks afterwards to round off the day.
The event is free to attend.
The BATA AGM is open to BATA members and by special invitation only.
BATA Education SIG meeting
Literacy Instruction and Accessibility using AAC in mainstream education
We are delighted to be joined by Katy Leckenby from the Ace Centre who will be providing theory, case studies and some useful downloadable resources to support instruction with AAC in mainstream education.
This is a closed meeting for BATA members only. If you are not a current BATA member but would like to attend, contact info@bataonline.org to find out more about joining us!
BATA at the Tes SEND Show
BATA will exhibit in theAT Zone at the Tes SEND Show. Come and see us!
Suppliers SIG Meeting
Opportunity to Exhibit in the SEND Village at BETT
We are pleased to have Doug Fairbrother, Nathaniel Osborne and Anna Bailey from the BETT Show and the Hyve group join us to provide some insights on the SEND Village at the BETT show 2026. This will include:
- Details about the packages available for exhibitors.
- Key information about the event
-Information about the SEND Theatre
- A short Q&A to answer any questions our members may have.
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
BATA DSA Community SIG meeting
Join us for the latest news and updates around the Disabled Student Allowance scheme. We’ll also be joined by guest speaker Sarah Todd, Chair of the NADP.
This is a closed meeting for BATA members only. If you are not a current BATA member but would like to attend, contact info@bataonline.org to find out more about joining us!
BATA Council Meeting
The BATA Council meets quarterly to review recent activity and plan for next steps.
This is a closed meeting for BATA Council members only.
BATA Golf Networking Event
Round off Summer with BATA! 🏌️♂️
We're teeing up something special – a fun and informal day of networking with a side of friendly competition.
Join us at the stunning Worsley Golf Club in Eccles, just outside Manchester, for a round that’s more about connection than your handicap.
Start the day with a hearty clubhouse breakfast to fuel your game, then head out in teams for a classic 4-ball scramble – first tee time at 10:30am. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or your clubs are still in the wrapper, there’s plenty of laughs and low pressure guaranteed.
Once the final putt drops, we'll unwind with drinks back at the clubhouse before hopping on the shuttle to Manchester Piccadilly. But the day’s not over – we’ll round things off in style with a delicious private dinner at San Carlo.
Great golf, great food, great company – and hopefully, great weather too!
We’d love to have you join us – it’s bound to be a hole-in-one of a day. If you’d like to get involved email info@bataonline.org
This event is for BATA members only.
DSA Community SIG
Join us to learn more about the current DSA process and how AT training is delivered
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
BATA’s AGM 2025
Join us as we host our Annual General Meeting. More details to follow.
This event is open to BATA members and by special invitation only.
Publishers SIG - CALL Scotland: Communication, Access Literacy and Learning
Publishers Special Interest Group
Workplace SIG Meeting
The importance of high quality coaching for neurodivergent people in the workplace
For this meeting we'll be joined by Chris Collier and Merrigan Archdale to examine how Assistive Technology and Workplace Coaching make the perfect partnership.
Chris has a wealth of AT experience, having been an AT Trainer, DSA Assessor and AT Consultant.
Merrigan is a Neurodiversity Workplace Coach and Trainer at Thrive Coaching.
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
BATA at Communication Works South
BATA is exhibiting at the Communication Works South event.
DSA Community SIG Meeting
Join us to discuss new DSA proposals.
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
Education SIG: The Transformative Power of AT for Autistic Learners
BATA Education SIG event: The Transformative Power of AT for Autistic Learners
DSA Community SIG
A look at non medical help provision and the role assistive technology has to play in it.
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
DSA Community SIG
An explanation of the DSA process with a more detailed look at how AT training is being delivered in the DSA Sector.
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
Education SIG - Gamification in Special Education
Education BATA Special Interest Group
Global Trade SIG: Choosing and measuring the impact of exhibiting overseas.
Choosing and measuring the impact of exhibiting overseas.
BATA at Tes SEND North!
BATA will exhibit in our AT Zone at the Tes SEND Show North. Join us!
VI SIG: Unpacking the European Accessibility Act
Visual Impairment Special Interest Group
DSA Community SIG
Introduction to the DSA SIG Purpose and Objectives. Information about the new contract and the current state of play.
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
BATA at BETT!
BATA is an association partner of the SEND Village at BETT 2025! Join us and other exhibitors as we progress awareness and knowledge sharing of assistive technology for disability inclusion.
Global Trade SIG: Effective Sales Strategies for International Schools
Selling to the Gulf States (K12 and Universities) & more
Workplace SIG
The Impact of AI on Assistive Technology in the Workplace: Opportunities and Challenges
This event is for BATA members only.
If you’d like to access this webinar, and you’re not a BATA member, get in touch with us by emailing info@bataonline.org.
Global Trade SIG: Exporting to other markets - how we did it.
Global Trade SIG: Exporting to other markets.
Publishers SIG - Future Pathways: exploring inclusive content options.
Publishers Special Interest Group
TechShare Pro
AbilityNet has announced that TechShare Pro 2024 will take place in London on 12, 13 and 14 November 2024. This hybrid event is hosted by HSBC at its Canary Wharf HQ and is set to be Europe’s biggest accessibility and disability tech event.
There are limited opportunities for AT providers to be part of the exhibition – a chance to show off your products and services alongside sponsors such as Google, Sony, HSBC and many more.
For details download the sponsorship brochure at www.abilitynet.org.uk/techshare-pro/sponsors
Or email mark.walker@abilitynet.org.uk