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The publication of the Global Report on AT is a brilliant start, but it's what we do next that matters to 3.5 billion people around the world who need access to AT”

The publication of the Global Report on AT is a brilliant start, but it's what we do next that matters to 3.5 billion people around the world who need access to AT”

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Vicki Austin

Co-founder and CEO of CIC
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Disabled Leaders Network: Jonny Huntington - disabled athlete and explorer.
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From MSc Disability, Design & Innovation to a PHD in social biofeedback for virtual environments

Katherine Wang

PhD
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Stories from Ukraine
Disability, Design & Innovation; an MSc for change-makers

Disability, Design & Innovation; an MSc for change-makers

Dr Youngjun Cho

Associate Professor at UCL Computer Science & Interim Programme Director of MSc DDI & Computer Scientist
Data Visualization of the Mexican Network of Production.

The purely economic case for investing in Health for All

Oriol Vallès Codina

Research Fellow in Innovation Policy, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (University College London)
Regulations in Assistive Technology

Regulations in Assistive Technology

Dr Rhys Williams

Head of Innovation Insight

Louisa Cotton

Innovation Researcher
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Humanitarian assistance and AT: A conversation with Dr Maria Kett

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Dr Maria Kett

Co-Founder, Associate Director and Head of Humanitarian and Associate Professor at UCL

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Katherine Perry

Manager, Lead for Advocacy and Engagement
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Assistive Technology in the UK - a clinician's perspective

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Kate Mattick

Membership and Engagement Coordinator
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Empowering People with Cerebral palsy: the Stasism project

STASISM
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Gratitude, Celebration and Reflections-International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021

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Bernard Chiira

Kenya Country Representative (GDIH CIC) and Director Innovate Now (AHI)
Aisha Mballo

A World Apart: A Global Clubfoot Journey Fuelled by One Woman’s Resolve
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GDI Hub celebrate IDPD: "Education is a Tool"
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GDI Hub celebrate IDPD: "My Blue Brick Journey"
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GDI Hub celebrate IDPD: Assistive Technology through COVID-19
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GDI Hub celebrate IDPD 2021: "Inclusive design as essential goods"

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Ching-Shiuan Jiang

Inclusive Design Network Member
Graphic Text. Session 2: Mapping The Sector. Disability Innovation Live Special. December 8th 2 - 3pm

Changing the Investment Landscape

Dr Rhys Williams

Head of Innovation Insight
Balancing Volatility - Emerging African Ecosystems

Balancing Volatility - Emerging African Ecosystems

Dr Rhys Williams

Head of Innovation Insight
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What is Climate resilient inclusive design and why do we need it? GDI Hub at COP26

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Mikaela Patrick

Inclusive Design Researcher

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Iain McKinnon

Co-founder and Director of Inclusive Design
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Disabled Leaders Network: Inclusive Workspaces

Uzoamaka Anita Asiegbu

Disabled Leaders Network Member
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My journey with Disability, Design and Innovation

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Richard Amm

DDI MSc Student and Disabled Leaders Network Member
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Can Paralympic sport break down barriers to assistive technology use in Africa?
Inclusive Design Practice Series: Can the adoption of inclusive adaptations that we have seen during Covid, such as remote working and online calls, have a sustainable impact?

Inclusive Design Practice Series: Can the adoption of inclusive adaptations that we have seen during Covid, such as remote working and online calls, have a sustainable impact?

Kin Ly
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Inclusive Design Practice Series: Social Practices of Inclusive Design at Sheffield MENCAP Friday Sports Club

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Benjamin Duke
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Amplifying disabled voices through community engagement

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Maryam Bandukda

PhD
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Q & A with: Paralympian Nyasha Mharakurwa who plays wheelchair Tennis for Zimbabwe
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Q & A with: Paralympian Jack Hunter-Spivey who plays table tennis for Great Britain
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Inclusive Design Practice Series: (Un)conscious Practices in Design: Shifting from Surviving to Thriving

Natasha Trotman

Equalities Designer

DDI MSc 2020 - 2021. 4 logos of loughborough university london, UCL, UAL and GDI Hub

Reflections of MSc Disability, Design and Innovation 2020 - 2021

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Tim Adlam

Associate Professor
GDI Hub Research and Innovation Initiatives

GDI Hub Research and Innovation Initiatives
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A Legacy to Note on Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2021: Memories of Margaret Hickish MBE – a Mentor and Friend

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Iain McKinnon

Co-founder and Director of Inclusive Design
AT Impact Fund: How we do impactful research

AT Impact Fund: How we do impactful research

Dr Rhys Williams

Head of Innovation Insight
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Reflections on the MSc Disability Design and Innovation - bringing all the parts of myself to this degree
MSc Stories: After a Neuroscience degree, I wanted to use my understanding of disability and join the field of inclusive design

MSc Stories: After a Neuroscience degree, I wanted to use my understanding of disability and join the field of inclusive design
Why I choose to join Disability, Design and Innovation MSc

Why I choose to join Disability, Design and Innovation MSc
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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with East London Inclusive Enterprise Zone (ELIEZ)

Bhavna Malkani

Programme lead for ELIEZ, UCL