2026 Applications Open!

We are excited to announce that the British Assistive Technology Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2026 AT Scholar program.

Established in 2020, the AT Scholar program seeks out talented UK professionals working in the field of Assistive Technology (AT) and AAC, to allow them to experience the world’s top event in the field. Established by Martin Littler FRSA, a co-founder of Inclusive Technology, who has championed AT Scholars’ attendance at ATIA to learn and share AT and AAC knowledge and skills on the international stage.

In 2026, as in previous years, AT Scholars will get the opportunity to attend the Assistive Technology Industry Associate (ATIA) Conference held the January 29-31, 2026, in Orlando, Florida in person and online. The scholarship funds the travel, accommodation and conference fees to attend ATIA and there will be a minimum expectation of AT Scholars to report their findings and share their experiences. Click here to read reports from previous scholarship winners.

We look forward to working with a talented judging panel representing AT and AAC organisations from all over the UK including Communication Matters (CM), Inclusive Technology, CENMAC, the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA), and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT). With their help we plan to further develop the AT Scholar scheme, to raise the profile of the excellent practice in the UK and to facilitate professional networks across the World.

Applications for AT Scholars 2026 are now open. We welcome UK based professionals to apply by midnight on the 25th July 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by early-September.