#Bloomscrolling Snippets from a beautiful trip to Branklyn Garden, Scotland on July 18th.

Posters: "Data Visualisation for Adults with Language Disability: Accessibilty and Experience" and "We're essentially isolating people by not making visualisation more accessible" #IARC2026 #aphasia #DevLangDis

This week, Niamh and Abi have been learning and sharing at the #IARC2026 International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference in Athens, Greece. Here they are presenting posters about accessibility of #DataVis for people with a language disabilities. Posters in comments. #Aphasia ##DevLangDis

This looks ace. Thanks for flagging it @markjayes.bsky.social #AI #SLT #BSkySpeechies

Mark Jayes PhD, FRCSLT@markjayes.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New free @manmetuni.bsky.social #Speech, #Language and #Communication #Research Group webinar 16/06/26 17.00-18.00 UK time with Francesca Sephton of ATtherapy presenting "From Hype to Help: Building Responsible #AI Service Guidance for #AAC Professionals". Join: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3655215...

Read our Dara project article "Experiencing Data Visualization With Language Disability" to learn about the critical need for increased awareness of language access needs within the discipline of data visualization : openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/36... #DataViz #A11y #Aphasia #DevLangDis

Find out more about our latest publication on the Dara Project in the IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications Special Issue below. With @jwolondon.bsky.social @niamhdevane.bsky.social @profnikkibotting.bsky.social @madelinecruice.bsky.social, Ulfa Octaviani & @stephwilsoncity.bsky.social #Aphasia #DLD

Dara DataVis@daraprojectcity.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are excited for our work to be a part of the latest issue of IEEE Computer Graphics and Application with the theme "Inclusive Data Experiences". This issue "...envisions a shift from traditional notions of accessibility toward a broader concept of inclusive data experiences..." #DataViz #A11y

⭐ “Here’s what we hope will happen in an ideal world… but if it doesn’t work out, that’s Ok, we can always try again.” ⭐ 📖 You can explore answers to common questions about online aphasia assessment on the City Access FAQ page cityaccess.org/toolkits/onl... #Aphasia #SpeechandLanguageTherapy

📣 Do you work with people with aphasia? ✅ Fate- A- FREE toolkit was designed & developed over 3 years based on information gathered from focus groups, survey findings, usability testing and community engagement etc cityaccess.org/toolkits/onl... #Aphasia #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #Telehealth

Why FATE-A toolkit? 🤔 When COVID-19 moved services online, telehealth expanded access; however, SLTs reported barriers to assessing people with aphasia and need for guidance (Hilari 2024; Comer 2025) So FATE-A was built Explore the free resources: cityaccess.org/toolkits/onl... @abracabadger.com

⭐ "Better than I thought it would be" ⭐ In the video below FATE-A, Jo, shares her experience of Telehealth & the benefits 📣 If you are an SLT who wants to support people living with aphasia check the FREE FATE-A toolkit and training cityaccess.org/toolkits/onl... #Aphasia #SpeechandLanguageTherapy

Nomah will be sharing news of some excellent resources from City over the next few weeks. Take a look below and follow her profile for exciting free aphasia resource updates. #Aphasia #SLT #BSkySpeechies #SLT2B

@ndziruni.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I am an SLT student completing the FATE-A research project at City University led by Prof Katerina Hilari 💻 SLTs reported interest in hybrid services but in need of training and resources for Aphasia 🤠 A FREE online FATE-A toolkit is here cityaccess.org/toolkits/onl... #Aphasia @abracabadger.com

I am an SLT student completing the FATE-A research project at City University led by Prof Katerina Hilari 💻 SLTs reported interest in hybrid services but in need of training and resources for Aphasia 🤠 A FREE online FATE-A toolkit is here cityaccess.org/toolkits/onl... #Aphasia @abracabadger.com

I'll be presenting some technology accessibility research for the marvellous Aphasia Centre for Research Excellence at @latrobeuni.bsky.social soon. See below for more info! #aphasia #DevLangDis #accessibility #BSkySpeechies #SLPeeps #SLT #SLT2b

Dara DataVis@daraprojectcity.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Coming up on the 24th and 25th Feb (UK/Aus). Team member Abi will present Dara #DataVis #research as a part of her seminar: "From Search to Speech: Understanding the Experience and Accessibility of Everyday Technologies for People with Aphasia." Link: aphasiacre.wpcomstaging.com/2026/02/02/r...

We are delighted to welcome our new Dara project colleague Apollo Karkanevatos. Apollo is a researcher in data visualisation and is currently busy creating digital visualisations for our co-design workshops. Find out more about Apollo and the whole team at our website: www.dara.org.uk/people

In search of a podcast to chew over? Why not give this one a whirl? #AI, #Aphasia and #SLT. How do they all fit together? I had a chat about this with Jonathan Hirons, the excellent podcast producer with aphasia, as part of his series "On the Tip of My Tongue". www.buzzsprout.com/2330771/epis...

📅 Save the date – TANGO Showcase Event 🗓 15 January 2026, 1.30pm 📍 City St George’s, University of London 💻 Hybrid event Register here: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🎉 TANGO – Wk 3: What lived experience tells us about communication after brain injury 🎉 @nihr.bsky.social Two qualitative evidence syntheses exploring: 1️⃣ Experiences of taking part in communication partner training (CPT) 2️⃣ Lived experiences of cognitive-communication changes after ABI

#Dundee & #Angus #Schools! #FREE P7–S2 Author Event! Join the Inclusive Stories Tour with author Beth O'Brien for a event focusing on diversity and reading. Beth's novel, Wolf Siren, is @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominee! APPLY NOW: tinyurl.com/4nt9jd8h Please SHARE this! #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Inclusive Stories Tour with Beth O’Brien

Applications for the Inclusive Stories Tour 2026 are now open.

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“Don’t be a dick.” One of the many takeaways from a stroke survivor session at #UKSF25, about how we can create SAFE spaces for patients. Soon followed by the poignant reminder that, “Anyone in this room could be the next survivor.” Don’t take it for granted that you’re not.

This was brilliant. So pleased to see the voices of people with lived expertise of stroke platformed and given the floor in front of a room filled with Stroke care professionals and researchers. More please! #UKSF25 #Stroke #DontBeA🍆

EmmaKnox4U@emmaknox4u.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Bonus plenary handed over entirely to people with lived expertise. Caleb, Stacie, Saran and our very own Linda Hanlon (CHSS National Advisory Panel) talking about engagement, passion, goals and safe spaces. #UKSF25 #NLHL @chsscotland.bsky.social

Thank you. We enjoyed a really supportive and reflective session together - bringing lots of voices of contributors with aphasia in this AI workshop. #UKSF25 delegates are such considerate collaborators! Find the resources from our session here: linktr.ee/AphasiaAI #aphasia

Racial disparities in stroke care.👇 Black patients face higher mortality rates than White patients. Black and Asian patients often need more psychological support and are more likely to experience recurrent stroke. At #UKSF25 we discussed what more can be done to address these vital issues.

A pleasure to be representing @basaphasia.bsky.social at the UK Stroke Forum this year in Aberdeen. And to be a small part of @abracabadger.com and Caitlin’s wonderful talk about AI and #aphasia rehab. #UKSF25

That's me away to share some AI food for thought at today's #UKSF25. I look forward to being a part of today's discussion. Wish me luck! #AI #Aphasia #BSkySpeechies

UK Stroke Forum@ukstrokeforum.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Explore cutting-edge tools, digital therapies, and how AI is reshaping recovery. #UKSF25

What a brilliant evening learning all about the informative, thought-provoking & practical chapters in the new book from @rosherman.bsky.social and @charjenns.bsky.social: Communication Interventions with #Deaf People. Find out more and order the book: global.oup.com/academic/pro... #BSkySpeechies

The Dara project looks at: Data Visualization Experiences of People with Language Disability We have explored #DataViz with people who have #aphasia or #DevLangDis. Download our poster to find out more: city.figshare.com/ndownloader/...

The brilliant @edldproject.bsky.social has summarised one of our papers. Take a look below to see their accessible summary. #DataViz #DataVis #DLD #Aphasia #A11y

EngagewithDLD@edldproject.bsky.social · 9mo ago

What research exists on making data visualisation accessible to adults with language disabilities? Article summary: www.engage-dld.com/post/what-re... Original article: doi.org/10.1111/1460... YouTube summary: youtu.be/dViI0H52Skg #DevLangDis #DLD #datavisualisation #accessibility

What research exists on making data visualisation accessible to adults with language disabilities? youtu.be/dViI0H52Skg Watch this brilliant video summary from @edldproject.bsky.social to learn the results of our review. #DataVis #DataViz #Aphasia #DevLangDis #A11y

What research exists on making data visualisation accessible to adults with language disabilities?

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Explore cutting-edge tools, digital therapies, and how AI is reshaping recovery. #UKSF25

How do stroke survivors get the best quality of life? Join us as we look at wellbeing after stroke. #UKSF25