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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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Minister for Disabled People opens the Global Disability Innovation Hub's transformative assistive technology research lab on UCL’s new campus
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Medellín announced as the sixth AT2030 Inclusive Infrastructure Case Study
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Inclusive Infrastructure Case Study is launched in Nairobi, a city experiencing rapid growth and investment in infrastructure
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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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UK stands up for AT in significant Parliamentary moment for disability and international development, as GDI Hub holds House of Commons reception
Screenshot of the front cover of the Inclusive Design Strategy. A lady moves through the park using a mobility scooter

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

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

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

GDI Hub at World Urban Forum: Inclusive and Resilient Cities for Persons with Disabilities
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Ms. Bjørg Sandkjæ, Secretary of State for Norway discusses Access, Assistive Tech, Innovation and Development
WeThe15 named International Campaign of the Year at 2022 Sport Industry Awards

WeThe15 named International Campaign of the Year at 2022 Sport Industry Awards
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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
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GDI Hub takes the stage alongside Her Excellency Ms. Amina J. Mohamed and Stevie Wonder to launch the Global Report on Assistive Technology
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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

A new report into the Disabled Students Allowance
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Innovate Now, Africa's first Assistive Technology accelerator reignited as Norwegian government backs African innovations
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Why study Disability, Design and Innovation: in conversation with Cathy Holloway
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GDI Hub “commits to change” at the Global Disability Summit 2022
A young man uses headphones to assist his education

Publication: ICT Landscape review - The use of ICT in improving the educational participation & outcomes
Vibrant and stylised painting of a person in a wheelchair with the caption "I am a beautify machinery of joy!"

Book publication: Disability interactions (DIX), a new approach
A headshot of Iain McKinnon, a white man with dark hair and a beard who is looking towards the camera smiling

Inclusive Environments - Built by Us Interview Iain McKinnon
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Sierra Leone
International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Kenya

International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Kenya