Assistive tech provision in England is “highly fragmented” with varying levels of access, report finds
A report exploring assistive technology delivery and provision across England has made a series of important recommendations to inform a more integrated and impactful approach.…
Government confirms new Disability Action Plan will be published in 2023
A new Disability Action Plan will be consulted on and published in 2023, the UK Government has unveiled. The new Disability Action Plan will set…
Free webinar to explore the power of assistive tech to change lives
ATscale, WHO, UNICEF and GDI Hub are co-hosting a free Zoom session next week that explores the power of assistive technology to change lives. Entitled…
WHO publishes important global guide on assistive tech specifications and how to use devices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark assistive technology guide to expand access to quality products and drive disability innovation on a global…
Up to £200k of funding available to make assistive tech accessible in Africa
The Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub is launching the Assistive Technology Impact Fund Global Call (ATIF), which is set to drastically transform the lives of…
GDI Hub welcomes first intake of students on first-of-its-kind Disability Design and Innovation Masters
The Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub has welcomed its first group of students, who have joined the Hub’s ground-breaking new Masters course in Disability, Design…
World’s first Masters course in Global Disability Innovation launches
With the accelerating global demand for assistive technology (AT), the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), based at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, has launched…