GATHER 2026
AHEAD in partnership with AONTAS (the National Adult Learning Organisation) and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), are delighted to bring you GATHER, a free 3 day online assistive technology (AT) event.
We are looking for entry proposals which share ideas and insights about the multifaceted topic of Assistive Technology and how it forms a part of student and learner success.
The formats available for entries are:
- 15-minute practical demonstration/ “lightning” session
- 30–45-minute workshop/presentation
- 10–20-minute pre-recorded video
- Choose your own - we encourage new and different methods of sharing information
To submit a proposal for GATHER 2026, please complete the following submission form and email to events@ahead.ie by 5.00pm on Thursday 30th April.
Download the Submission Form to present at GATHER.
To register to attend gATher, please click on the following registration link.
What is GATHER?
This free 3 day online event, that gathers our Assistive Technology (AT) Community in Further and Higher Education, is a space to meet online, share ideas and insights about the multifaceted topic of AT and how it is part of student success.
This is a place where staff from further and higher education can come together about Assistive technology and share experiences, insight and tips about AT. Over the three days on May 19th, 20th, and 21st we will have presentations, demonstrations and discussions that will explore:
- How AT helps us in different ways to succeed and overcomes barriers,
- How we can develop AT awareness and embed AT in the education culture,
- Dive into the barriers and successes of AT in education
- A well as AT being part of an inclusive approach in the student journey.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to talk about the power of Assistive Technology as we all have access to AT, in some form now on all our devices, in our day-to-day lives.
Who is this for?
Staff, students, practitioners, counsellors, and anyone else interested in Assistive Technology in Education.
When is it on?
'GATHER' will happen over 3 mornings on May 19th, 20th, and 21st. Times to be confirmed! Registration will open in the coming weeks.
Questions?
Any queries, please contact events@ahead.ie
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GATHER - In Partnership with AONTAS and NALA
AHEAD, in partnership with AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), are delighted to bring you GATHER, a free 3 day online assistive technology (AT) event.
