Assistive technology white paper, the London Office of Technology and Innovation

Leading a research review for the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) to enable them to better understand and gain visibility of the breadth and quality of existing cases studies available online on the use of assistive technologies. This involved searching published academic literature, grey literature and liaising with local councils to help build a library of assistive technology case studies, a final research report that identified key findings, research gaps and recommendations for future learning. As well as a video presentation and blog to help promote the key findings. This research is already beginning to help change practice within the boroughs by helping AT leads chose evidence-based solutions and create new pilot evaluation projects that build on findings from the existing research.

Feedback from Genta Hajri, Delivery Lead: Digital Innovation

“LOTI was delighted to work with Anneliese on two assistive technology (AT) projects. The first one looked at bettering the understanding of our member boroughs on the breadth and quality of existing AT case studies available online. The second looked at creating a searchable database of more than 120 case studies on the use of (ATs).

We were very pleased with the quality of the research and Anneliese's expertise in this field became apparent from our very early conversations. She was able to clearly and succinctly articulate what would otherwise be very complex concepts. The use of different methods of communicating the key messages, such as show and tells, and reports helped us to reach a range of audiences from frontline workers to decision-makers.

Anneliese was able to translate our project requirements into useful resources for our community of London boroughs, by asking good questions from the start and understanding our needs.

It was a pleasure to work with Annelise, and no doubt we’d be happy to work with her again in the future.”