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Bridging the communication gaps.

Introduction to Research

We've received international recognition for our consultancy and R&D work, which results in much-needed information, products and services.

Consultancy

Our consultants can work with you to provide solutions for accessibility, functionality and ease of use.

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Current projects

Models of Multidisciplinary Working

This project aims to develop new and improved protocols for the provision and support of AT and AAC.

OATS

Our Open Source Assistive Technology website project.

SpeechBubble

A searchable website containing full details of all the UK's communication aids

COGAIN

The COGAIN (Communication by Gaze Interaction) project is a pan-European project that aims to integrate eye gaze expertise for the benefit of users with disabilities.

AEGIS

Information about our part in this EU project that aims to make devices like desktop computers, mobile phones and internet applications more accessible to people with disabilities.

No Speech but Lots to Say

Planning health services for adults with little or no speech.

Completed projects

GameOn!

Our award-winning project to catalogue the access methods of computer games.

Reasonable Adjustments

Working with Becta to provide support materials that promote the accessibility and usability of educational software.

Alternative Access Interfacing to Windows

A feasibility project exploring the potential of UI automation for the next generation of assistive technology software.

KPT

KPT is an international project providing guidance for the training of AT professionals.

Toys2Talk

A project to help children communicate through play.

Look2Talk

Look2talk was a project to support and learn from children who can only use their eyes to communicate.

BRIDGE

The BRIDGE project aimed to combat the social exclusion of disabled persons by promoting the use of technological solutions and electronic aids.

DECO

The DECO (Dasher Eye Control Optimisation) Project examined ways of using the Dasher software to best effect.

TELENET

The TELENET project evaluated the extent to which AT service provision could be improved by using technologies such as video and point-to-point computer linking.

RITE

The RITE project involved young disabled people who have the academic ability to study at college and university and who require high levels of personal and communication support for everyday life.

WWAAC

The WWAAC project was a pan-European initiative to make web and e-mail based technology more accessible to people with communication, language and/or cognitive impairment.

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