Let's Talk LD, Autism and Technology On the 13th of May 2026, a group of occupational therapists, support workers, care providers and commissioners joined Abilia for a webinar to talk about learning disabilities, autism and technology.
OTAC Cardiff The OTAC conference programme provides OTs, Trusted Assessors and others involved with assessing for disability equipment and home adaptations with up-to-date talks and the opportunity to get hands-on trying out the latest products.
Daily time management Improved performance in daily time managementEvidenceResearch studies have concluded
Turning worry and restlessness into peace and cooperation When uncertainty leads to worry and restlessness and when it is difficult to know what the terms “later” and “soon” are, it can easily end up in conflicts at home and at school. At Carl’s place, conflicts were a part of everyday life as soon as it was unclear to him what would happen next, later during the day, or during the rest of the week. Thanks to assistive tools that clarify and structure life, Carl is now more at peace and can focus much better. Conflicts have been replaced with cooperation.
Dementia If you have dementia, this means that you have problems remembering things, your family and friends often say that you repeat yours
A study shows that young people with Learning disabilities become more involved and empowered when using a time and planning aid MEMOplanner – a technical aid for cognitive supportA study published in the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities demonstrates the effect of using the MEMOplanner time and planning aid for cognitive support.
Steven’s Journey: Empowering Independence through Abilia's MEMOplanner A Promising PartnershipIn early 2024, Abilia was thrilled to engage with representatives from the Renfrewshire Learning Disability Service during the Occupational Therapy Adaptations Conference (OTAC) in Glasgow.
