We are delighted to announce that Ryan Peacock has joined the team at Aventido as Relationship Manager, a new position that builds on Ryan's prior experience and demonstrates Aventido’s commitment to continued growth within the business and industry.

Ryan has worked in the Assistive Technology sector for 10 years, during which time he has supported students who experience a range of neurodiverse conditions including special learning difficulties, autism, and visual impairments.

Prior to working in the DSA, Ryan was a systems analyst and a trainer for a large European logistics company, during which time he travelled Europe, learning new technologies and implementing them into new or existing transport networks.

We sat down with Ryan to get his thoughts on Assistive Technology and the wider industry, and what he is looking forward to most about working with the team at Aventido.

Why are you passionate about Assistive Technology?

There are many reasons why I am passionate about Assistive Technology. Firstly, it removes the barriers caused by learning differences and promotes inclusion and accessibility. Furthermore, Assistive Technology gives neurodiverse individuals an opportunity to be on a level playing field with their peers. Additionally, it promotes independence for everyone at home, in an educational setting, and in the workplace.

Assistive Technology removes the barriers caused by learning difference and promotes inclusion and accessibility.

Why Aventido?

I’m really excited to be joining Aventido. The team has an excellent reputation within the Assistive Technology industry in providing expert advice and guidance, as well as working with the best technology and solutions on the market. I’m excited to be working with a highly passionate team that all share the same strong ethos about providing exceptional solutions for neurodiverse individuals.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to use my current expertise and experience to promote Assistive Technology to a wider audience, as well as to allow me to further develop my skills. I’m really looking forward to working with such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable team.

Antony Ruck, CEO of Aventido, said of Ryan's appointment:

I’m personally delighted to welcome Ryan to Aventido; a professional who shares our ethics, values and motivation. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise that further strengthens our team, and advances our mission to support the needs of our users.

Final Words

As part of his role, Ryan will be responsible for providing resources and education surrounding the use of OrCam and MindMeister.

Ryan is keen to hear from you if you are an assistive technology practitioner. He also has a number of webinars coming up that would be useful to anyone who wants to know more about OrCam or MindMeister, which will also deliver a CPD certificate for attendees.