Did you know that turning on the subtitles for kids TV can double their literacy rate? The aim of the TOTS campaign is to have subtitles (captions) switched on by default on all children’s content across major broadcasting platforms.
Graeae Theatre Company champions the inclusion of D/deaf and disabled people in the arts, and provides training, programmes and resources to educate and support them.
A technology Evangelist and Digital Skills Expert, Dr Sue Black was awarded an OBE for “services to technology” in the 2016 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. As well as creating … Read more
Lee Ridley is an English stand-up comedian, performing under the stage name of Lost Voice Guy. Disabled since early life, and unable to speak, he is the first stand-up comedian in Britain to use a communication aid in his routines. Lee won Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 and the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014. Lee’s other credits include America’s Got Talent: The Champions (NBC), Live at the Apollo (BBC Two) and the Royal Variety Performance (ITV).
Bright Little Labs is building a kids media giant for the 21st century. They make interactive stories to promote critical thinking, computer science and equality for kids aged 5+. Currently, … Read more
WhiteHat is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building outstanding apprenticeships as alternative to university through.
Foundervine is a social enterprise founded by technologists and professionals who believe in a fairer tech industry. Frustrated by a lack of diversity, they are on a mission to build … Read more
Hello World uses academic research, off-the-shelf products, track record and user-centred design to reach children in Africa who currently have no access to education. There are 69 million too few … Read more
