Trevor Boland is an experienced Assistive Technology Officer working in Higher Education supporting Students with disabilities. He previously lectured in the Access programme for non-traditional students in TU Dublin.

Trevor was previously the Digital and eLearning Officer in AHEAD and has been involved in the National rollout of the UDL Badge with UCD and the Teaching and Learning Forum. 

Angela Stewart is a Project Manager in National Learning Network. She is currently managing the Inclusive Learning Project, a HEA funded initiative in Maynooth University (MU). With her background in psychology, behaviour analysis and research, Angela has provided a range of research, training, and consultancy services to state bodies, private companies, and not-for-profit organisations. She has led on the design and development of various technical projects and models of service to support the participation of underrepresented groups in further education and training, higher education, and work.   

Previously, Angela worked in several face-to-face, person-centered support services. This included Student Central in MU, where she provided psychology-led supports to students with a wide range of disabilities. Student Central is a specialist, face-to-face support service that uses psychological theory and practical techniques to assist students to overcome challenges they may face in maintaining wellbeing and developing their academic and social skills. Strand 1 of the Inclusive Learning Project is expanding existing Student Central supports, merging them with Assistive Technology supports, and turning them into digital learning resources that can be accessed by all MU students.  

Leah Kane is an Education Technologist working on the Inclusive Learning Project. Prior to working with National Learning Network and Maynooth University, Leah worked in Dublin City University's Ideas Lab in the National Institute for Digital Learning. She has worked across a broad range of disciplines, using her media skills to digitally enhance the learning experience for learners. Leah has a passion for education and inclusive design in e-learning. Leah has also previously worked and volunteered in DCU's Access service for many years during her time at university. Leah holds an MSc in Emerging Media and has a BA in English Literature and Media Studies from Dublin City University. Leah is currently pursuing a Higher Diploma in Interaction Design at DCU.

Treasa Mc Ginley has been the Professional Development & Technology Enhanced Coordinator in Donegal ETBs FET Service since October 2019, prior to that position, she worked in Donegal ETB's Literacy programme and Youthreach programme. Her background is in Psychology and recently she has developed a keen interest in educational technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experience for all students.

Dipankar is an adult tutor working in the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. My organisation is part of the further education and training sector. His current role is that of learner support and active inclusion and involves supporting learners with physical and cognitive disabilities, learning difficulties, digital poverty and literacy and numeracy needs. His role also includes supporting tutors in technology enhanced learning methodology for better integration of digital learning. He has previously worked in Core skills dealing with adult basic education and family learning.

He is also a psychotherapist working with adults and adolescents suffering from mental health difficulties and challenging life circumstances.