2. A bit about BATA:
British Assistive Technology Association;
Founded 5 October 2009;
Martin Littler of Inclusive Technology;
44 other founding members;
www.bataonline.org
Users & professionals – not just a trade
association.
3. Our Aims:
To campaign for the rights and interests of
those needing Assistive Technology.
To provide expert and impartial support and
advice to government departments and
agencies.
To educate and inform widely on the benefits
of Assistive Technology.
To promote British Assistive Technology
products and expertise at home and overseas.
4. Cloud, mobile and
consumerisation: Hurrah!
High quality, low cost apps;
Designed-in AT (iOS) and accessibility;
Everything is digital;
Anytime, anywhere, in your pocket;
Oh so normal;
5. But Ouch!
Resistance to realistic pricing?
How to proselytise? Will crowd approval be
enough?
How to make a living for AT companies?
Is there enough left after the Apple 80% for
a sustainable business?
Will Apple let you do it?
Services and support??
6. BYOD
Compatibility;
Trainers syndrome;
So
Classrooms of tablets
Updating & management;
Security & management in business
7. Cloud:
Speed of development/improvement;
Quick and easy updates;
Shared standards – how I want it,
everywhere:
GPII - Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure
Not quite anytime anywhere:
Bill shock
The revolution is happening: wireless broadband, mobile devices and cloud computing are driving the consumerisation of software and content, exploding access and business models into a million pieces. For the disabled user, there are both new opportunities, such as increased personalisation of access devices, and new barriers, like the obsolescence of trusted technologies.