April events
Sight and Sound
Join Sight and Sound Technology at two upcoming South West events and experience the latest assistive technology first-hand.
Sight Village Exeter Tuesday 14th April 2026 9:00am – 3:00pm Westpoint Conference Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ Free entry Visit our stand to explore hands-on demonstrations of magnification, Braille devices, wearable technology and accessible software - including the opportunity to see the new Luna Glass in action.
Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sightvillage/1967807
Assistive Technology Clinics with Devon in Sight Wednesday 15th April 2026 10:00am – 3:00pm Devon in Sight, Splatford Barton, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XY
Following Sight Village, we are delivering a dedicated day of bookable Assistive Technology Clinics, offering a more in-depth and personalised experience. These sessions are designed to give individuals, families and professionals the time and space to explore solutions in detail, with direct support from our specialists.
Appointments are recommended – call 01392 876 666 to book
VisionAid
Thursday 16th April - RNIB event, Edinburgh. Greenside House, 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, EH7 5EA. 10:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 28th April - RNIB event, Belfast. Victoria House, 15-17 Gloucester Street, Belfast, BT1 4LS. 10:30am - 3:30pm
CareScribe
The ROI of Wellbeing: Why Investing in Healthy Teams Pays Back in Results: https://carescribe.io/events/why-investing-in-healthy-teams-pays-back-in-results/
What if the key to hitting revenue targets, improving focus, and reducing costly turnover wasn’t just another tool or process, but instead healthier, more engaged teams? In this conversation, we’ll be talking about why investing in wellbeing delivers measurable returns, from increased productivity to lower admin and hiring costs.
Date: Thursday, 16th April 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Perfect for managers, directors, business owners, and CEOs who want to build productive, high-performing teams while reducing costs from burnout, absenteeism, and staff turnover.
Aventido
Join us on 16th April for the Assistive Technology Showcase with Positive Dyslexia.
If you're looking for an event to learn more about how assistive technology can make learning and working life more accessible, the Positive Dyslexia Ltd Assistive Technology Showcase taking place on April 16th in Liverpool is one to attend! Discover software and resources designed to make school, study, and employment easier and more enjoyable. Connect with experts (including the event's wonderful organiser Katrina Cochrane!), explore new assistive technology solutions, and share experiences in a friendly, informal setting. Aventido is proud to be the headline sponsor for this event, and we'd love to see you there! Grab your ticket at this link.
TechEdology
TechEdology are excited to launch their popular Spring AT Speed Date, back again next month - Thursday 23rd April. This is a half-day online free event with speedy 20-minute product demos delivered in a 'speed date' format, across two separate groups. It's a great way to get an overview of AT products and updates in a time-efficient way. Joining online are: Inspiration, Genio, Learning Support Centre, Aspire, Estendio, Brain in Hand, Speechify, and brand-new this year - Study Agent.
https://www.techedology.com/at-speed-date-april-2026/
Learning Village at Across Cultures
Learning Village uses images and language patterns to teach literacy to low level literacy, SEND and EAL learners in primary and secondary schools as well as colleges.
The upcoming Learning Village webinars and courses offer practical professional development for teachers, leaders and support staff.
Each session explores effective approaches through evidence-informed guidance, practical strategies and useful resources to take away.
Find out more and register to attend here:
‘Best Practice using Learning Village’ course - 23rd April, 8.30am-3.30pm
Sycamore Disability and Business
Access to Work Practitioner Network on 29th April - there may be BATA members who'd like to send along someone who manages the AtW side of their customer-base. You should be a member of Sycamore Disability and there will be monthly meetings.
Details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985522400950
ReadSpeaker
Neurodiverse Talent Stays Where Learning Works.
You’ll find ReadSpeaker at Learning Technologies, London 29-30th April, where the focus is shifting from content delivery to learning that truly works for every employee. In their session, “Accessible learning strategies – the key to empowering a neurodiverse workforce,” they'll show how organisations are using TTS to create flexible, mobile, and multi-format learning experiences. Will you be there? Find ReadSpeaker on stand A60.
