Author: David Banes

David Banes is Director of his company David Banes Access and Inclusion Services having previously led assistive technology services in Europe and the Middle East He now works across the globe building access infrastructure from policy to practice, based upon a detailed model of the ecosystem that supports implementation. Recent projects include the development of a response to disruptive innovation in the access industry, identifying solutions to meeting the needs of refugees with a disability, and building a business case for public investment in assistive technology, whilst supporting entrepreneurs to bring products and services to market. He has a special interest in emerging technologies and the impact upon the daily lives of people with a disability. He is currently exploring issues around literacy and disability for students in low and medium income countries. David supports those working in assistive technology through a series of publications and resources, all under open license and free. These include the weekly Access and Inclusion through technology and monthly Global Symbols newsletters, the recently launched Three Minute thoughts on AT and “Voices” a magazine format dedicated to the thoughts and opinions of disabled people and those that support them.