2017

Maggie Philbin OBE, star of the BBC’s legendary technology show ‘Tomorrow’s World’ was the worthy recipient of our Special Award for her contribution to technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDZYKyTn_18

Maggie Philbin OBE, star of the BBC’s legendary technology show ‘Tomorrow’s World’ was the worthy recipient of our Special Award for her contribution to technology. Maggie received her Award along … Read more

We are proud to announce the finalists for this year’s AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards – 32 amazing businesses, charities and individuals who use digital technology to make the world a better … Read more

The finalists have been announced for the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards 2017 – the annual showcase for the amazing people who use digital technology to make the world a better place. … Read more

Promoting equality through learning analytics “56% of the children in South Africa live below the poverty line. Education is one of the most powerful weapons available to break the poverty … Read more

Helping citizens challenge corruption DevelopmentCheck is a ground-breaking app empowering people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Public services or development projects sometimes suffer because they are not being … Read more

A mobile platform saving lives in South Africa Over 1.3 million South African mothers have used MomConnect, on a mobile platform designed to stop mothers and babies dying needlessly. Praekelt.org, … Read more

Online and in-person translation service using refugee talents Chatterbox is an online and in-person language tutoring service, delivered and developed by refugees. It brings together refugee talent with people and … Read more

A revolutionary mobile blood bank Nigeria’s first online and mobile blood bank is revolutionising the country’s blood supply system. The Haima Health Initiative uses digital technology to get blood to … Read more

Typing with eyesight and changing millions of lives OptiKey, a new assistive on-screen keyboard, has the potential to change millions of lives. “OptiKey was written to challenge the outrageously expensive, … Read more

MakerClub – Inspiring the next generation of techies MakerClub’s BrightSparks programme gives Brighton tech companies the chance to make a life-changing difference to children from low-income families. A lack of … Read more

Interactive learning for people with learning difficulties “Smart devices and our support systems are making the 21st century living accessible to everyone. Often people with learning disabilities are left behind … Read more