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Using an Alexa has changed my life

Event date: 20 November 2020

Thanks to technology like Alexa and Duolingo, Natalie has been able to rebuild her confidence and stay connected to her friends and family. She tells us about how our Digital Inclusion project has been life-changing for her.

I now feel confident using technology

Event date: 18 November 2020

Stephen started to get involved with Go Digital just before coronavirus lockdown measures due were introduced.  He tells us how the project has supported him during lockdown.

Transforming communication

Event date: 17 November 2020

Nick Bishop finds out how modern communication technology will make a difference to disabled people’s lives at Hill House.

I am so grateful to Opportunity Suffolk

Event date: 29 October 2020

Darren tells us how our Opportunity Suffolk programme helped him to secure a new job.

My anxiety no longer limits me

Event date: 29 October 2020

Sam recently took part in a 10-week internship at Meridian Business Support as part of our Change 100 programme. He tells us why his experience has left him feeling hopeful about the future.

Improving independence with Occupational Therapy

Event date: 21 October 2020

Charisse Holder is our new Occupational Therapist at Hill House in Sandbach. She will be playing an essential role as part of our assistive technology project there.

Charisse will be helping the people we support get the most out of new technologies. Improving independence and social inclusion. She tells us what Occupational Therapy is all about.

FCDO must keep disability inclusion a priority

Event date: 21 October 2020

Gemma Hope, our Director of Policy, outlines what we want to see from the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) when it comes to disability inclusion.

Staying connected with technology

Event date: 20 October 2020

On Friday 30 October 2020, we’re hosting an exciting online event. We’ll be discussing assistive technology, disability, and coronavirus. 

The event will bring together Charlotte Vuyiswa McClain-Nhlapo, World Bank Group’s senior disability adviser and our director of assistive technology, Steve Tyler.

As we look forward to what should be a fascinating conversation, Steve Tyler talks us through a snapshot of what could come under the spotlight.

Why data is important

Event date: 14 October 2020

Youth advocate Ian Banda tells us how our Disability Data Portal can help him make changes in Zambia. 

Schools can do more to stop disability hate crime

Event date: 9 October 2020

Kyle tells us about the disability hate crime he experienced while he was at school.

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