Independence Through Cognitive Assistive Technology

Date & Time

Feb. 17, 2026, 7:30 a.m. - Feb. 17, 2026, 8:15 a.m.

Cost

$0

Location

Online

Organizer

Abilia UK

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Description

Learn about cognitive assistive technology and discover how it can empower independence like never before.

Discover how cognitive assistive technology is part of the solution for enabling independence and inclusion for people with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and brain injury. This webinar combines evidence-based research, live product demonstration, and a real-world case study showing measurable outcomes in independence and cost avoidance.

 

Whether you're an occupational therapist, commissioner, care manager, support worker, or family member - learn how MEMOplanner enables people to move from staff-dependent routines to self-managing their daily lives.

 

Featuring our customer Darwin Care, Dorset - sharing their success story of £6,066 annual savings while increasing service user independence.

 

What You'll Learn

✓ Why predictability beats prompting for cognitive support 
✓ Key indicators for when cognitive technology makes the difference 
✓ Live demonstration of MEMOplanner in action 
✓ Evidence from Swedish research and UK implementations 
✓ Real-world impact: Darwin Care's transformation story

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Local Authority Commissioners
  • Care Home Managers
  • Supported Living Providers
  • Learning Disability Nurses
  • Speech & Language Therapists
  • Support Workers
  • Family Members & Advocates
  • Social Workers
  • Assistive Technology Teams

Speaker

Emilie Gerde

Product Area Sales Manager, Abilia

Emilie is a leading expert in cognitive assistive technology with extensive experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and brain injury across the UK and internationally. As a dedicated MEMOplanner specialist and long-time user advocate, she has worked directly with hundreds of service users, families, and care teams to implement cognitive support solutions that genuinely transform daily life.

Her person-centred approach focuses on building autonomy rather than dependency, and she is passionate about demonstrating how the right technology, properly implemented, can shift the balance from staff control to user empowerment.

Speaker

Bryn Morgan

Sales Director, Abilia

With extensive experience in assistive technology implementation across health and social care settings, Bryn Morgan leads Abilia UK's strategic engagement with care providers, local authorities, and NHS commissioners.

Throughout his career, Bryn has championed technology solutions that demonstrably enhance independence and wellbeing outcomes for people with diverse support needs. His practical approach focuses on aligning technological innovation with person-centred care delivery and system-wide improvement goals.

 

Register now to explore how assistive technology can enhance your support strategy while creating connected care communities that promote independence and wellbeing.