Empowering Independence Through Assistive Technology
Practical, Person-Centred Support for Education, Work, and Daily Life
At Assistive Tec, we provide specialist assistive technology support tailored to the needs of children, young people, and adults with disabilities and additional needs.
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What we do
With over 30 years of experience across education, care, advocacy, and lived disability experience, we help individuals identify and use technology that improves communication, access to learning, independence, and quality of life.
Whether you are a parent, school, college, local authority, or individual seeking advice, we offer practical, evidence-informed support focused on real-world outcomes.
Services
Assistive Technology Assessment
Assessment and recommendations tailored to individual needs, including support for:
* Physical disabilities
* Cerebral palsy
* Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
* Communication needs
* Access to learning
* Study skills and organisation
* Alternative input and accessibility tools
Education & SEND Support
Support for schools, families, and professionals working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This includes:
* Advice for EHCP provision
* Accessibility and inclusion support
* Technology recommendations for schools and home learning
* Support with independent study and access arrangements
* Collaborative work with families and professionals
Training & Implementation
Technology is only effective when people feel confident using it.
We provide practical guidance and training for:
* Individuals
* Parents and carers
* Schools and education staff
* Support workers and organisations
Introducing myself
Benjamin Franks
I am an assistive technology specialist, educator, advocate, and lifelong learner with lived experience of cerebral palsy.
Over the years, I have worked across education, health care, governance, and disability advocacy, combining professional experience with a practical understanding of the barriers many disabled people encounter in everyday life.
My approach is collaborative, person-centred, and focused on finding realistic solutions that support independence, confidence, and inclusion.
