Part of the future of assistive technology exhibitions is more accessible, more flexible, and more global. IMATEx is opening exhibitor pre-registration for organisations ready to reach the AT community in a new way. Register now: www.imatex.show #FutureOfAT #VirtualExpo

Communication is a human right. Supporting AAC means empowering everyone around the communicator. globalsymbols.com/news/Beyond%... #AAC

Deinstitutionalisation fails when people leave institutions only to face isolation, inaccessible housing, inadequate support or crisis placements. AI could help planners see these risks earlier. davebanesaccess.medium.com/how-ai-could... #IndependentLiving #SocialCare

The future of mobility may be semi-autonomous rather than fully autonomous. Shared control could help wheelchair users avoid obstacles, navigate doorways, and travel with greater confidence. homebrace.com/en/blog_14.php #SmartMobility #WheelchairUsers #A11Y

The past month has shown how accessibility is becoming a business issue, a policy issue and a rights issue. Read Access and Inclusion Through Technology: davebanesaccess.medium.com/access-and-i... #Accessibility #Inclusion #DigitalTransformation #DisabilityInclusion #TechPolicy

AI is now an accessibility issue. Disabled people must be included not only as users of AI systems, but as active participants in their design, governance and evaluation. Read more: davebanesaccess.medium.com/access-and-i... #AI #InclusiveAI #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #CoDesign

The best AAC intervention may be everyday communication opportunities. globalsymbols.com/news/Beyond%... #AAC #Communication #Inclusion

IMATEx is ideal for companies and organisations wanting to: Launch new products Enter new markets Recruit partners and resellers Demonstrate impact Build trust with AT decision-makers Exhibit on 9 September 2026: www.imatex.show #AssistiveTech #MarketAccess #Innovation

AI will not deliver deinstitutionalisation by itself. But used responsibly, it could help governments plan better, listen more effectively and support people with disabilities to live freely in the community. Read more: davebanesaccess.medium.com/how-ai-could... #Inclusion #AIForGood #Disability

Autonomous wheelchairs should not be about taking control away from users. They should support choice, reduce effort and help people move through the world on their own terms. Read the HomeBrace blog: homebrace.com/en/blog_14.php #DisabilityInnovation #UserControl

What if every teacher, family member and support worker felt confident using AAC? globalsymbols.com/news/Beyond%... #AAC #Education #Accessibility

As accessibility legislation moves from aspiration to enforcement, organisations need to treat accessibility as a core requirement, not an optional enhancement. Read the latest newsletter: davebanesaccess.medium.com/access-and-i... #Accessibility #EAA #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y

For startups, SMEs, innovators, and established AT suppliers, #IMATEx offers a flexible way to exhibit without the overhead of a physical stand. Show your technology. Share your evidence. Meet the market. Become an exhibitor: www.imatex.show #AssistiveTech #Accessibility

AI could help map where institutionalisation is happening, which groups are most affected and where community services are weakest. But the purpose must be clear: freedom, not classification. Read the blog: davebanesaccess.medium.com/how-ai-could... #AI #Inclusion

What if the most human benefit of self-driving technology is not the robotaxi, but the smart wheelchair? This HomeBrace blog explores how autonomous vehicle technology could support safer, more independent mobility. homebrace.com/en/blog_14.php #AssistiveTechnology #SmartWheelchairs #accessibility

The removal of a human driver does not remove the need for human support. Accessible autonomous mobility will still require trained remote teams, emergency assistance and respectful customer service. homebrace.com/en/blog_13.php #AccessibleServices #DisabilityInclusion #TransportForAll

Looking for a high-value way to reach the assistive technology community? IMATEx removes many of the costs and barriers of traditional exhibitions while keeping the most important part: meaningful conversations with interested visitors. Find out more: www.imatex.show

AAC is a shared responsibility. Building communication-rich environments requires collaboration. globalsymbols.com/news/Beyond%... #AAC #Collaboration #Inclusion

Many people with disabilities remain in institutions because community support is missing, fragmented or underfunded. AI could help identify these gaps — but only if the goal is rights, choice and inclusion. davebanesaccess.medium.com/how-ai-could... #CommunityLiving #DisabilityInclusion

Compliance matters, but it is not enough. Accessibility must also be usable, useful and empowering for disabled people in real life. Read the latest newsletter: davebanesaccess.medium.com/access-and-i...

IMATEx is designed for practical conversations. Visitors can ask about features, compatibility, pricing routes, implementation, and support - helping them move from curiosity to confident decisions. Exhibit your solution: www.imatex.show #AssistiveTechnology #CustomerEngagement #ATSolutions

Therapy sessions may start the journey, but communication happens everywhere else. globalsymbols.com/news/Beyond%... #AAC #CommunicationPartners #AssistiveTechnology

The question should not be: “How can AI make care systems more efficient?” The better question is: “How can AI help people with disabilities live freely, safely and meaningfully in the community?” New blog: davebanesaccess.medium.com/how-ai-could... #AI #HumanRights #Deinstitutionalisation

The future of technology will be shaped by decisions being made now about AI governance, funding, procurement and accessibility regulation. The question is whether that future will be inclusive. Read more: davebanesaccess.medium.com/access-and-i... #InclusiveAI #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion

A virtual booth at IMATEx can work before, during, and after the live event. Share resources, answer questions, schedule demos, and use engagement data to follow up with people who have shown genuine interest. Register: www.imatex.show #AssistiveTech #VirtualExpo #AXS #A11Y

Autonomous vehicles could help wheelchair users travel to work, college, medical appointments, shops and social events without relying on a complex chain of support. That is the real promise of inclusive mobility. homebrace.com/en/blog_13.php #IndependentMobility

Accessibility is no longer a niche concern. It is becoming central to digital transformation, AI, education, public services and technology markets. Read the latest Access and Inclusion Through Technology newsletter: davebanesaccess.medium.com/access-and-i...

Deinstitutionalisation is not about closing buildings. It is about creating real choices, community support, accessible housing, personal assistance and independent living. My latest blog explores how AI could help — and where the risks lie. davebanesaccess.medium.com/how-ai-could...

AAC success is not determined by the device alone. Teachers, families, friends and support workers all play a critical role. globalsymbols.com/news/Beyond%.... #AAC #AssistiveTechnology #Communication #Inclusion #accessibility

If your organisation supports disabled people through technology, IMATEx is a place to be seen. Join a focused virtual expo dedicated to assistive technology, accessibility, innovation, and real-world problem-solving. Exhibit on 9 September 2026: www.imatex.show #AssistiveTech #AccessibilityTech

Technology that works for the statistical average may still fail the people who most need inclusive design. Inclusive AI must account for real human variation in appearance, expression and identity. medium.com/@davebanesac...

A truly accessible autonomous vehicle is not just a vehicle with a ramp. It needs accessible booking, safe boarding, reliable wheelchair securement, clear communication, emergency support and fair pricing. homebrace.com/en/blog_13.php

A symbol that works for one person may not work for another. Human review helps match AI-generated symbols to the user, the context and the purpose of communication. globalsymbols.com/news/human%2... #AAC #PersonalisedSupport #HumanInTheLoop #Accessibility #InclusiveAI

For people with facial differences, facial recognition can turn differences into suspicion, denial or repeated friction. This blog explores why biometric design must be assessed through an accessibility and human rights lens. Read the blog: medium.com/@davebanesac...

Meet the people who influence assistive technology decisions. IMATEx brings together AT users, professionals, therapists, educators, care providers, families, developers, and vendors in one fully virtual event. Exhibit with us: www.imatex.show #AssistiveTechnology #ATCommunity #Accessibility

Autonomous vehicles should not simply be safer versions of today’s inaccessible transport systems. They should be an opportunity to redesign mobility around inclusion, dignity and equal access. homebrace.com/en/blog_13.php #AccessibleInnovation #InclusiveMobility #SmartTransport #Disability

When AI is used to create symbols for AAC users, the key question is not just “Does it look good?” It is “Does it help this person communicate clearly?” globalsymbols.com/news/human%2... #AAC #SymbolCommunication #AI #Accessibility #CommunicationSupport

The assistive technology market is global. Your exhibition strategy should be too. IMATEx makes it possible to meet professionals, purchasers, users, providers, and partners from around the world without asking anyone to travel. Join us as an exhibitor: www.imatex.show

The promise of AI is not fulfilled when people are locked out by the very systems designed to identify them. Facial recognition needs more than accuracy claims. It needs inclusive datasets, meaningful human review, alternative access routes and accountability medium.com/@davebanesac...

The future of transport must not repeat the exclusions of the past. Autonomous vehicles will only improve mobility for wheelchair users if accessibility is built into design, regulation, procurement and service delivery from the beginning. homebrace.com/en/blog_13.php

AI can help create AAC symbols faster, but communication is too important to leave to automation alone. The human in the loop is essential for meaning, safety, culture, and trust. globalsymbols.com/news/human%2... #AAC #AssistiveTechnology #AI #Accessibility

Autonomous vehicles are often discussed in terms of convenience and efficiency. For wheelchair users, the issue is independence, dignity and choice. Accessible autonomous mobility could transform access to work, education, healthcare and community life. homebrace.com/en/blog_13.php

Facial recognition is often presented as seamless and objective. But for people with facial differences, it can become another point of exclusion. Read the blog: medium.com/@davebanesac...

In AAC, symbols are not there as decoration or prompts. They are part of a language system that helps people say what they mean when speech or text is not accessible. Worth a read from Global Symbols: globalsymbols.com/news/Picture...

Gaming is more than entertainment. It is connection, creativity, and community. This blog explains why accessible gaming should be supported through assistive technology. Read here: homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php #AXS #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

Assistive technology deserves an exhibition model that is accessible, affordable, and international. IMATEx is built to connect vendors, developers, professionals, carers, families, and AT users in real time - wherever they are. Become an exhibitor: www.imatex.show

Your next customer, partner, distributor, or funder may not be able to travel to a traditional exhibition. That’s why IMATEx is 100% virtual: a global assistive technology expo that removes barriers and opens new routes to connection. Become an exhibitor: www.imatex.show

Gaming is more than entertainment. It is connection, creativity, and community. This blog explains why accessible gaming should be supported through assistive technology. Read here: homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php #AXS #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

Do you want to reach people actively looking for assistive technology solutions? At IMATEx, visitors can ask questions, request demos, compare products, and engage directly with exhibitors in a virtual expo environment. Register to exhibit: www.imatex.show

Symbols aren’t “just pictures”. They’re communication tools designed to represent meaning. New post from Global Symbols: globalsymbols.com/news/Picture... #AAC #Accessibility #GlobalSymbols