National Webinar Series | Assistive Technology & Daily Living

Issued 22 January 2026

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St. Michael’s House is pleased to share details of the first webinar in a national series featuring the CREATE Project and Activity Hub team, delivered in collaboration with disability service providers across Ireland.

This webinar forms part of our joint work through The Wheel’s Training Links Fund, alongside 11 partner organisations, to build shared resources, knowledge and learning in Digital Assistive Technology (DAT).

Webinar 1: How Assistive Technology Supports Daily Living

Date: 29 January 2026
Time: 12:00 – 12:45
Platform: Microsoft Teams

This practical and engaging session will explore how Digital Assistive Technology can support everyday life, from reminders and navigation to health management and wellbeing. The webinar will include real-life insights and experiences shared by people with lived experience of disability and assistive technology.

St. Michael’s House will feature in this webinar, showcasing the Health Passport and the SMH Digital Skills Programme, highlighting how digital tools can support independence and person-centred supports.

Who should attend?

This webinar is suitable for:

  • Service users and assistive technology users

  • Families and circles of support

  • Professionals with an interest in assistive technology, inclusion and independence

Register for Webinar 1 using this link: Click here

About the Webinar Series

This session is the first in a wider programme covering:

  • Assistive Technology and Daily Living

  • Assistive Technology in Education

  • Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC)

  • Assistive Technology for Hobbies

  • Assistive Technology and Work

The Digital Assistive Technology Training Network (DATTN) includes:
ABI Ireland, Brothers of Charity, Enable Ireland, Muiriosa Foundation, MS Ireland, Parkinson’s Ireland, Rehab Group, St. John of God Community Services, St. Michael’s House, Sunbeam House Services, Vision Ireland and the Independent Living Movement Ireland.