The Summer 2023 Gaming Social through the eyes of our client, Jack Taylor
On Wednesday 16th August, access: technology hosted their second In-person Gaming Social. This was situated at their offices at Newby Hall and was attended by two of their Clients and our AT ambassador, as well as the technicians on standby for support. The aim of the event was to meet new people, to challenge the […]
A guide to joysticks by our client, Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor is one of our wonderful clients. He has been gaining some work experience with us over the summer and has been creating some rather excellent content! Here he is, sharing his real life experience of several joysticks, with the help of our AT Technician, Rachid. I game every day and the heart of […]
Visual Dictation – An exam game changer!
Jack Taylor is one of our amazing clients. He’s been working through his GCSEs and found a really great way to assist his learning in the classroom and during his exams… My name is Jack Taylor, I have just finished sitting my GCSE exams and will be studying A-Levels next academic year at a York-based […]
Let’s talk periods! Introducing our Menstrual cycle grid set
“See a need, fill a need!” – Mr Bigweld, Robots 2005. Our Senior AT Consultant, Andrew Simpson has many clients who are approaching those tumultuous teenage years. Do you remember the awkwardness, the weird body changes and the ever increasing desire to fit in? Now imagine going through all that and being non-verbal! Specifically, Andrew […]
access: technology’s first office gaming social
When I joined access: technology, almost one year ago (where did the time go!) my role gave the company the potential to do so much more for our clients. Kelly, one of our lovely Directors, had a vision of bringing our clients together for something so many of them had in common – the love […]
Turn on greyscale for a happier, healthier relationship with your phone
Type anything into Google about smartphones, digital wellbeing, healthy digital habits, addiction… You will scroll through the millions of links, all clawing for your attention, and you will notice a common phrase, “Smartphones are the new cigarette” or, “Smartphones are our era’s cigarette”. Smartphones are a wonderful tool that connects us to old and new […]
Increase EyeGaze accessibility with this iPad top tip!
Much of our work involves supporting clients trying out new assistive technologies to see which solutions work best for them. This is a crucial element in our client’s journeys towards independence, access to everyday things and for increased quality of life. The more assistive technologies they can experience, the deeper the understanding of what the […]
Kahoot as a tool for EyeGaze practise
They call it a journey for a reason. Learning to use EyeGaze as a method to access devices is not always plain sailing. It takes practise, over time, to master the skills to be a smooth and speedy Eyegazer. When embarking on your EyeGaze journey there are a couple of factors to take into consideration. […]
What is digital wellbeing?
Digital technologies and the internet have become enmeshed within the structures of our society. When humans interact with them, our physical, emotion, social and financial wellbeing is impacted upon in both positive and negative ways. Our online behaviours and interactions affect how we think and feel, and this can affect our offline behaviours, interactions and […]