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GDI Hub, NIUA and Kiran Society hold co design workshop to build insights on creating inclusive and accessible urban environment in Varanasi, India
Global Disability Innovation HubMarch 18, 2021NewsThe workshop looked to understand the barriers and challenges faced by disabled people in accessing basic infrastructure services, identifying key priority areas for improvement and recommendations for city stakeholders.
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Global Disability Innovation Hub becomes the worlds first WHO Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Global Cooperation on Assistive TechnologyMarch 15, 2021NewsThe Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), based at UCL, is the first organisation to be awarded the status of World Health Organisation (WHO) Official Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology (AT). Led by GDI Hub’s Academic Director, Professor Cathy Holloway, the WHO Collaborating Centre will focus on driving global disability innovation to work towards a fairer world through access to assistive and accessible technology.
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First ever global guide for assistive technology to improve the life of millions
Global Disability Innovation Hub, UNICEF, World Health OrganizationMarch 4, 2021NewsThe new WHO Assistive Products Specifications is the first global guide for quality-assured assistive products, containing specs for 26 prioritised assistive products, including the minimum quality requirements for manufacturing. Funded by UK Aid under the AT2030 programme, the work is a major milestone to drive high quality, affordable AT globally.
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Assistive Tech Impact Fund launches global call for innovative African solutions
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Catherine Holloway, Brink, Catalyst Fund, Tamara GiltsoffFeb. 11, 2021NewsThe Assistive Tech Impact Fund (ATIF) is changing the prospects of AT innovators in Africa, providing up to £200k of grant funding alongside expert-led venture-building support to facilitate the growth of the AT sector.
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Assistive Technology Impact Fund: Join the launch of this Global Funding Call
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Brink, Catalyst FundFeb. 1, 2021NewsJoin us for the launch of the Assistive Technology Impact Fund Global Call (ATIF) and hear about the opportunity for assistive technology (AT) innovation in the African market on Wednesday 10th Feb 10-11.30 GMT.
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UK Aid funding to support 10.5 million more people with access to life changing Assistive Technology through three innovative investments
Global Disability Innovation HubDec. 3, 2020GlobalToday, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is proud to announce three new innovative investments to reach an additional 10.5 million people as part of the UK Aid funded AT2030 programme.
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Assistive Tech Impact Fund: £4m fund trialling impact investment
Global Disability Innovation Hub, Brink, Catalyst Fund, Tamara GiltsoffDec. 3, 2020GlobalOn the International Day of People with Disabilities, the new Assistive Tech Impact Fund (ATIF) has been launched out of the UK Aid-funded AT2030 programme, led by the Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub. It is a collaboration between GDI Hub, Brink, Tamara Giltsoff and Catalyst Fund. The partnership combines deep expertise in AT, innovation and venture building in Africa, respectively.
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IPC to provide free to air coverage of Toyko 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa thanks to support from UK Aid
Loughborough University, The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)Dec. 2, 2020GlobalThis broadcast initiative is a key element of the Para Sport Against Stigma project between the IPC, Loughborough University, and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College, which aims to support social change and overcome stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities in Africa. Para Sport Against Stigma is part of AT2030, a programme funded by UK Aid and led by the Global Disability Innovation Hub.
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Sports Against Stigma: ImPOSSIBLE Educators on mission to overcome stigma in Africa
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)Nov. 28, 2020GlobalThis particular November course was the first activity of the collaborative project Para Sport Against Stigma aiming to overcome stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities in Africa. This project is part of the AT2030 programme.
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Sports Against Stigma: Loughborough University to play role in £1million+ Para Sport Against Stigma project that aims to change attitudes towards people with disabilities in Africa
Loughborough UniversityNov. 20, 2020GlobalThe project – Para Sport Against Stigma – will investigate the use of Para sport as a catalyst for change in attitudes about disability and assistive technology (AT) in Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia.
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Launch of the assistive technology capacity assessment ATA C tool
GATE, Irene CalvoNov. 19, 2020GlobalThe ATA-C can be used for awareness raising, policy and programme design and ongoing monitoring and evaluation by policy-makers, decision-makers and country governments involved in assistive technology work. The ATA-C implementation process can also serve to bring diverse stakeholders together and build momentum for action.
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Humanity and Inclusion 3D prints face shields for COVID 19 first responders in Uganda
Humanity & InclusionOct. 27, 2020UgandaIn Uganda, HI has adapted 3D printing technology used for physical rehabilitation to produce protective face visors for health professionals on the front line
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African Inclusive Employment Innovators sought for Assistive Technology Acceleration Opportunity with Innovate Now
Global Disability Innovation Hub, AMREF Health AfricaOct. 15, 2020NewsAfrica’s first Assistive Technology Accelerator, Innovate Now, is launching the third call for application from innovators across the African continent to develop technologies and services designed to assist people living with disabilities around the theme of the Future of Inclusive Employment.