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135 Technology- Changing The Future – Why the key is connectivity with Ben Wood from CCS Insight

135 Technology- Changing The Future – Why the key is connectivity with Ben Wood from CCS Insight

The best technology makes our lives easier and connects us with what we need. But often the different devices we use don’t connect with each other or we don’t see the value in connecting them together. In this episode with Ben Wood, from CCS Insight, we are talking...
134 Technology- Changing The Future – Identifying the best technologies to provide the right support

134 Technology- Changing The Future – Identifying the best technologies to provide the right support

What’s the difference between a service user and a service owner? Quite a lot according to Padhraic Dormer from Enable Ireland. Padhraic explains the difference, as well as talking about his role as a virtual service support worker. He also discusses reasons why...
133 Technology- Changing The Future – Harnessing technology to raise expectations for independent living

133 Technology- Changing The Future – Harnessing technology to raise expectations for independent living

Using technology to support independent living seems an obvious choice. However, it isn’t as this week’s guest Siobhan Long from Enable Ireland explains. What we consider mainstream technology can also be assistive technology, and with this become more accessible and...
132 Technology- Changing The Future – Why It’s About Functionality and Fun

132 Technology- Changing The Future – Why It’s About Functionality and Fun

Technology is often developed with the focus on what it does rather than how it will be used. This week’s guest Lee Blemings explains why that approach is wrong and why it needs to also be about enjoyment, about fun and about connecting people in a meaningful way. He...
131 Technology – Changing The Future – Digital Inclusion: Why It’s About More Than Just Access

131 Technology – Changing The Future – Digital Inclusion: Why It’s About More Than Just Access

Even with technology all around us there are still barriers in place which lead to digital exclusion. In this episode with Jane Seale we explore some of the reasons for this and what needs to change. She discusses why attitude is so important in creating digital...
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