We are delighted to invite you to the Barry Bennett Ltd Spring Workshops 2026, and we are thrilled to be returning to Belfast for what promises to be another fantastic event!
As always, our CPD workshop day is completely free to attend and brings together leading suppliers of assistive technology hardware and software alongside professionals supporting SEN students in secondary and higher education.
The workshops will run from 9:45am to 5:00pm, and as a delegate you'll have the freedom to shape your own day by building a personalised timetable from our range of seminar-style presentations. Throughout the day there will be plenty of opportunity to explore supplier stands in the main exhibition hall, get hands-on with the latest and updated technology, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
To round off the day, we'd love for you to join us for an optional evening networking event — a great chance to continue conversations in a sociable setting.
Refreshments, lunch, and food at the evening networking event are all included as part of your delegate experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to Belfast — we hope to see you there!
Clayton Hotel central location makes the perfect venue for a city break away, with many of Belfast’s top attractions within short distance of the hotel. And with great deals to suit any kind of getaway, you’re sure to find a stay to suit you.
You can register your place here and we will send you updates and a full line up during the coming weeks, but in the meantime, to whet your appetite, we have the following confirmed:
Join this practical workshop to explore how Aspire supports student success through enhanced student support, e-learning, and effective time management.
We'll also introduce the new Project Tool, designed to help students integrate and embed their assistive technology within assignments - strengthening recommendations, engagement, and academic outcomes.
Join us for an interactive session exploring how AYOA supports neurodivergent and disabled employees in the workplace and project focused students. Recognised by Biggerplate as Best for Neuro-Inclusivity, AYOA combines visual planning, task management, and AI-powered support in one flexible, accessible workspace. During the session, we will: - Plan and manage real-world tasks and projects in AYOA - Explore how AI can support idea development, prioritisation, and written communication - Review accessibility features, including AI Toggle, Large Controls, and new integrations This session will provide practical insight into how AYOA can be recommended and implemented to support sustained performance and independence at work or university.
This session introduces Caption.Ed as a powerful tool for capturing, organising and reviewing lecture content. We'll explore how captioning and smart note-taking can improve access to learning for students who may struggle with processing, memory or note-taking. The workshop will cover practical applications, key features, and how Caption.Ed can be used to create a more inclusive and accessible learning experience.
What happens when you build assistive technology around the people who actually use it? In this hands-on session, you'll hear directly from disabled students about how Tailo has transformed the way they read, study, and succeed in higher education. We'll explore real student case studies before showcasing the latest Tailo features, including the brand new Google Chrome Extension and Enhanced OCR. If you support disabled students in higher education, this session will give you a practical, student-led insight into what modern reading support can look like.
Dissertations/Coursework can feel overwhelming, but the right tools can transform the process. In this session, we'll follow a student's journey from start to finish using Scholarcy to break down complex research into clear, digestible insights, MindView to organise ideas and build a structured plan, and Writing Helper to support the writing process with clarity and confidence. Together, these tools help reduce overwhelm, improve structure, and support students in producing high-quality academic work with greater independence.
Students with AuDHD can face challenges with focus, cognitive load, and managing multiple demands at university. In this session, we'll explore how text-to-speech (TTS) supports reading by reducing visual strain and improving focus, while Equatio helps students clearly express ideas, particularly when working with structured or technical content. We'll also introduce Global Tasks, showing how it can break work into manageable steps, support planning, and reduce the feeling of overwhelm. Together, these tools create a more structured, accessible approach to studying- helping students stay on track, maintain focus, and work more independently.
Join us as we explore the science of learning and delve into the recent research into the impact of AI. We'll explain our approach to using AI and the role of “productive friction” within Genio Notes and finish with a product demo that also showcases our new STEM-specific features, designed to make complex equations and dense theories much easier to handle.
Giving presentations is an essential skill, but getting up and speaking to a live audience is hard. Genio Present is designed to transform presentation anxiety into confident performance by helping students build communication skills in a controlled, low-pressure environment. We'll demonstrate how Genio Present enables you to practice in a safe space, refine your performance through self-reflection, peer feedback and AI-powered insights, and track your progress toward specific presentation goals.
There is a wealth of evidence to show that when we address the listening needs of individuals we improve their overall wellbeing. Find out what the evidence is and how it also effects those with ASD, ADHD, APD and other conditions.
Refresher training on the Reader 3 Support and training Case studies and support.
Literacy is a journey – but sometimes you need support to stay on the path. Students, parents, employees, anyone can find a need for assistive tech along the way, and that's where a reading pen comes in.
Finding the right tools for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and visual impairments has long been one of education's greatest accessibility challenges, and Speechify has transformed how those students learn. By allowing students to listen to textbooks, PDFs, articles, and virtually any content through their own mobile and desktop devices, with full compatibility across Windows and iOS, Speechify fits seamlessly into their daily lives. In addition to text-to-speech capabilities, Speechify also offers dictation tools that help students more easily organise and express their thoughts in writing. What sets Speechify apart is the quality of its natural-sounding voices, encouraging students to engage with the material entirely on their own terms.
This practical workshop explores how TalkType can support students by turning speech into accurate written work. We'll demonstrate how it can reduce the barriers associated with typing, spelling and written expression, helping students work more efficiently and independently. Attendees will gain insight into real-world use cases, key features, and how TalkType can be effectively recommended and implemented to support a range of learning needs.