Housing and Assistive Technology conference - Dudley (supported by the Housing LIN)

Better connected event -
Improving lives - assistive technology and supported housing

ADASS West Midlands, together with the Black Country Collaborative Working Group, is hosting this free one day event which aims to increase the awareness and appreciation of assistive technology products and the huge range of benefits they offer both residents and housing providers

This event will be held at:

Himley Hall
Himley Park
Dudley
West Midlands DY3 4DF

Key areas covered

• Contribution of assistive technology to the independence of people in need of extra support and reassurance
• Benefits of investing in assistive technology
• Full range of products on offer, including new digital technology - mobiles, apps and televideo
• Independent information on assistive technology
• Local authority telecare services - support and advice on offer
• Benefits of engaging with healthcare services and promoting the benefits of assistive technology - helping people stay at home, preventing hospital admissions and facilitating safer discharges
• Raising public and staff awareness

There will be keynotes speeches, workshops, and a marketplace where assistive technology products can be handled and explored. There will also be the chance to network, meet the local authority telecare leads and find out more about their services and support on offer.

The event is intended specifically for housing organisations and will be of particular interest to those in business development roles. It will cover the business opportunities relating to assistive technology, money saving opportunities, and the many benefits that it offers for people's independence and wellbeing

There is a limit of two places per housing organisation (these can be national or local, but should have a presence in the West Midlands).