

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CHAT – AT in Action: From Rights to Reality
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: AT users showcase how assistive technology makes rights real, supporting daily life, decisions, work, and relationships.About this EventThe DigiCoach team will host a CHAT (Community Hub for Accessible Technology) event in partnership with FreedomTech, as part of the CHAT national programme.Join us for CHAT – AT in Action: From Rights to Reality, a special gathering focused on the lived experience of Assistive Technology as a social justice and rights issue, held in the lead-up to International Day for Social Justice.This event will shine a light on how assistive technology supports people in living full and meaningful lives, enabling communication, decision-making, participation, work, and more. Through lived experience stories, discussion, and hands-on demonstrations, the event will explore how AT turns rights into real, everyday outcomes.Attendees will hear directly from AT users, families, practitioners, and advocates about what works, what gets in the way, and what needs to change to ensure equitable access to Assistive Technology in Ireland.WhenFriday, 17 February 202611:00 am – 2:30 pmWhereConference Room, StillorganHybrid option availableWhat to ExpectLived experience keynote speakers sharing real-world impact of ATPanel discussion on Assistive Technology, equality, and social justiceAT in Action demonstration zones, including:DigiCoach Stand Communication and AAC toolsVI supportsMainstream accessibility featuresSmart home and environmental controlsAT PassportCafé-style conversations exploring access, barriers, and good AT supportA policy and practice roundtable focused on rights-based AT provisionDigiCoach Project ShowcaseIn the afternoon, we will also showcase the DigiCoach project, highlighting how lived-experience leadership is supported through paid roles to strengthen digital assistive technology knowledge, foster peer learning, and promote inclusive practice across services and communities.AccessibilityWe are committed to making this event as accessible as possible.Please let us know of any access or accommodation requirements when registering.Please note that this session may be recorded to support shared learning. Attendees will be asked to consent in line with EU regulations. If you prefer not to be included please let us know or if you are joining online you may keep your camera off and microphone muted.Who Should AttendThis event is open to:Assistive Technology usersFamily members and supportersPractitioners and service providersEducators and researchersPolicy makers and advocatesAnyone interested in rights-based Assistive TechnologyCHAT events are welcoming, inclusive spaces to learn, share experiences, and connect across sectors.About CHATCHAT (Community Hub for Accessible Technology) is a national community of practice focused on Assistive Technology and digital accessibility. Led by people who believe in the transformative power of AT, CHAT brings together AT users, practitioners, educators, researchers, service providers, developers, and advocates from across Ireland.CHAT gatherings are co-created, free to attend, and grounded in equality, shared learning, and lived experience. The network now includes over 200 members nationwide, working together to identify gaps, share solutions, and strengthen Assistive Technology practice in Ireland.Contact: Sarah@freedomtech.ieTwitter: @Freedomtech_IrlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8407996/Website: https://freedomtech.ie/We look forward to welcoming you to this CHAT event  and continuing the conversation on Assistive Technology, rights, and social justice.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/09f464c0-f8a1-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w1200-h708-dc000000-gmir.png   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0a4d8140-f8a1-11f0-b5db-bf22a0ebdfc2-rimg-w1200-h340-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0a872ee0-f8a1-11f0-80fa-b14a704f3544-rimg-w1200-h329-dc000000-gmir.png
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Blackrock
- **state**: DN
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: St John of God, Hospitaller House
- **lat**: 53.2962089
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- **full address**: St John of God, Hospitaller House, Stillorgan  Road, Blackrock, Ireland

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- **organizer**: FreedomTech CHAT - Community Hub for Accessible Technology (https://allevents.in/org/freedomtech-chat-community-hub-for-accessible-technology/17855258)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St John of God, Hospitaller House, Stillorgan  Road, Blackrock, Ireland
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** FreedomTech CHAT - Community Hub for Accessible Technology
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences
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