Independence Through Cognitive Assistive Technology

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 

 

Agenda 

10:00 - 10:10 | The Challenge of Cognitive Disabilities 
Understanding memory, time perception difficulties and why traditional support creates dependency 

10:10 - 10:18 | When MEMOplanner Helps 
Key cognitive indicators and benefits compared to traditional approaches 

10:18 - 10:33 | Live Demonstration 
See how MEMOplanner works: visual calendars, reminders, and communication tools in practice 

10:33 - 10:43 | The Evidence 
Swedish research findings and quantifiable outcomes for users and care teams 

10:43 - 10:55 | Darwin Care Case Study 
Real-world implementation: from staff-dependent to independent living 

10:55 - 11:00 | Q&A 
Your questions answered 

 

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 

 

Speakers 

Emilie Gerde, Product Area Manager, Abilia UK 
Expert in cognitive assistive technology 

Darwin Care, Dorset 
Care manager  

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Will the recording be available? 
Yes, all registered attendees will receive a link to the recording within 48 hours. 

I work with older adults with dementia - is this relevant? 
While MEMOplanner is primarily designed for people with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and brain injury, the principles of cognitive support may be relevant. We recommend attending to assess suitability. 

Do I need any technical knowledge? 
No technical knowledge is required. This webinar is designed for healthcare and social care professionals, not IT specialists. 

Can I ask questions during the webinar? 
Yes, we'll have a dedicated Q&A session at the end. You can submit questions throughout via the chat function. 

What platform will be used? 
Teams 

I'm a family member, not a professional - can I still attend? 
Absolutely! This webinar is designed to be accessible for families and advocates as well as professionals.