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Man in Sierra Leone, holding and drinking from a water bottle using a soft fit prosthetic lower arm. He is sitting outside and wearing a blue t-shirt
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03 June 2023

GDI Hub at Conference of State Parties (COSP) - exploring ‘What Works’ to improve access to life-changing Assistive Tech (AT) for all
A young woman is using a tricycle wheelchair and cycling past an older women stood in a door way.
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01 June 2023

AccessAbility: Inclusive innovation challenge to ensure rights and choices for youth with disabilities
G20 India: Assistive Technology Dialogue. Join us and join the conversation.
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23 May 2023

G20 India: Assistive Technology Dialogue. Join us and join the conversation.
Shivani Gupta photographed at an event, smiling to camera - Shivani is using a wheelchair in front of a n instilation wall.
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01 March 2023

GDI Hub’s Inclusive Design team welcomes Shivani Gupta as they grow their presence in Asia and the Pacific Region
Image of a young girl holding up a leg brace for clubfoot (she is around 7 years old, and wearing pink). She is smiling warmly to camera. The image is taken outside her house.
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23 January 2023

A new playbook is launched to share insights from inside the Assistive Tech Impact Fund
Minister for Disabled People Tom Pursglove visited GDI Hub to launch our brand new Research Lab at UCL East on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Image of the minister addressing the room with GDI Hub branding behind him.
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02 December 2022

Minister for Disabled People opens the Global Disability Innovation Hub's transformative assistive technology research lab on UCL’s new campus
Image of the city of Medellín
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15 November 2022

Medellín announced as the sixth AT2030 Inclusive Infrastructure Case Study
Image of a man on a mobility bike navigating through the city
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14 November 2022

Inclusive Infrastructure Case Study is launched in Nairobi, a city experiencing rapid growth and investment in infrastructure
Text graphic - image of healthcare provider assisting someone with AT
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16 October 2022

Launch of WHO Training in Assistive Products: a new open access online training resource for primary health workers
UK stands up for AT in significant Parliamentary moment for disability and international development, as GDI Hub holds House of Commons reception
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25 May 2022

UK stands up for AT in significant Parliamentary moment for disability and international development, as GDI Hub holds House of Commons reception
GDI Hub, Google and AT Scale launch pioneering project to test ‘Mobile at Assistive Tech’ in Kenya, Brazil and India.

01 June 2023

GDI Hub, Google and AT Scale launch pioneering project to test ‘Mobile at Assistive Tech’ in Kenya, Brazil and India.
A screenshot of digital webinar panel of 5 people including Judy Heumann

06 March 2023

Supporting emerging disabled leaders; how Judith Heumann shared her reflections with the Disabled Leaders Network
Screenshot of the front cover of the Inclusive Design Strategy. A lady moves through the park using a mobility scooter

05 August 2022

Inclusive Design Strategy
WHO Emergencies centre opening address by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO

27 July 2022

Africa's new hub for Health Emergencies and why Inclusive Humanitarian Responses matter
GDI Hub researcher students win UCL Computer Science Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Awards

18 July 2022

GDI Hub researcher students win UCL Computer Science Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Awards
GDI Hub at World Urban Forum: Inclusive and Resilient Cities for Persons with Disabilities

23 June 2022

GDI Hub at World Urban Forum: Inclusive and Resilient Cities for Persons with Disabilities
Ms. Bjørg Sandkjæ in a yellow jacket and black top

20 June 2022

Ms. Bjørg Sandkjæ, Secretary of State for Norway discusses Access, Assistive Tech, Innovation and Development
A group of people stand together on a red carpet, dressed smartly in dresses and tuxes ready for the awards ceremony

20 June 2022

WeThe15 named International Campaign of the Year at 2022 Sport Industry Awards
Launching AT for a fairer world event graphic. 19th May. Parliamentary reception

17 May 2022

Launching AT for a Fairer World: GDI Hub and Minister for Trade Policy marks the Global Report on AT and the WHO Collaborating Centre on AT at UCL
Graphic Text Global Report on Assistive Technology (GReAT)

13 May 2022

GDI Hub takes the stage alongside Her Excellency Ms. Amina J. Mohamed and Stevie Wonder to launch the Global Report on Assistive Technology
3 people strolling through the olympic park. Central person is a wheelchair user.

23 March 2022

AT in the UK. Capturing your stories and images; what does AT mean in your everyday life?
A new report into the Disabled Students Allowance

15 March 2022

A new report into the Disabled Students Allowance
Video capture showing Bjørg Sandkjær speaking to camera

02 March 2022

Innovate Now, Africa's first Assistive Technology accelerator reignited as Norwegian government backs African innovations
A group of students sat around a table working with an assistive device

22 February 2022

Why study Disability, Design and Innovation: in conversation with Cathy Holloway