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Research & practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world.
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Shivani's Article: From Disability Representation to Systems Change
Shivani's Article: From Disability Representation to Systems Change
This blog looks at issues raised at the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities Forum 2026, and the work of the Global Disability Innovation Hub in promoting advocacy and inclusivity
Recent AT2030 Publications
Easy read: Funding for OPDs
Easy read: Funding for OPDs
Access to funding for OPDs in LMICs
Access to funding for OPDs in LMICs
This guidance, “Access to funding: Good practice guidance from and for Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)”, was developed under the UK International Development funded AT2030 programme, led by GDI Hub. It is part of a wider project to understand and improve access to funding for OPDs, in support of a fairer world for people with disabilities.
Beyond the Manual
Beyond the Manual
Wheelchair users often face significant barriers to maintaining and adapting their chairs, from resource constraints to limited access to professional services. In response, many turn to social media platforms such as YouTube to share and learn practical knowledge. However, little is known about how wheelchair users document and exchange repair, maintenance, and customization practices online. To address this gap, we analyzed 290 YouTube videos alongside 800 sampled comments using thematic coding and statistical analysis.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Bridging the Digital Divide
In this study, we developed a two-day scaffolded digital skills training intervention for mobile literacy for people who are blind or partially sighted (BPS) and deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) across three research settings: Brazil, India, and Kenya. Using an adapted Mobile Device Proficiency Questionnaire (MDPQ) administered at pre- and post-intervention, we measured the impact of the digital skills training intervention on the perceived proficiency in smartphone use.
PSAS: Learning from Systems, Storytelling & AT
PSAS: Learning from Systems, Storytelling & AT
The AT2030 Para Sport Against Stigma Programme is a multi-phase research and practice initiative funded by UK International Development and led by Loughborough University in partnership with organisations across Southern Africa. It explored how Para Sport, media, storytelling, and assistive technology could work together to challenge disability stigma and evolved through cycles of reflection and learning shifting from an early focus on broadcast access and Paralympic visibility toward a deeper understanding of how stigma is structurally reproduced through systems, and what it actually takes to enable participation.
Old biases in new data
Old biases in new data
When Trauma meets AT
When Trauma meets AT
Supporting the Support Systems
Supporting the Support Systems
Upcoming Events
Disabled Leaders Network - Public Events
Disabled Leaders Network - Public Events
At the Disabled Leaders Network, we regularly run webinars for our members and the public. These can cover various topics to support disabled students and early career professionals. For internal (DLN members-only) events, please look out for our email updates, newsletters and social media groups posts. Naidex 2026 25-26th March 2026 | Birmingham NEC, in-person event Join […]
GDI Hub - Events & Webinars
GDI Hub - Events & Webinars
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The GDI Hub brings together academic excellence, innovative practice and co-creation; harnessing the power of technology for good.
Our work
AT2030 - our major UK aid funded programme
AT2030 - our major UK aid funded programme
AT2030 tests what works to improve access to life-changing Assistive Technology (AT) for all led by Global Disability Innovation Hub and funded by UK aid.
CDLI | Centre for Digital Language Inclusion
CDLI | Centre for Digital Language Inclusion
Global initiative collecting non-standard speech data to democratise AI speech recognition for everyone, including underrepresented languages.
Disabled Leaders Network
Disabled Leaders Network
The Disabled Leaders Network (DLN) is a network of emerging Disabled Leaders, including current students, graduates and professionals.
DPO Map
DPO Map
The Global DPO Map is an open source data collection project connecting Disabled People's Organisations worldwide. Discover, connect with, and support disability movements globally.
MSc Disability, Design & Innovation
MSc Disability, Design & Innovation
Become a pioneer in disability innovation and join a community of people who care about disability inclusion on this specialist MSc course. This degree blends research, engineering, and design skills with the societal context of disability — equipping you to tackle the complex problems faced by people with a range of disabilities.
Global Report on Assistive Technology
Global Report on Assistive Technology
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The GDI Hub brings together academic excellence, innovative practice and co-creation; harnessing the power of technology for good.
GDI Hub Strategy 2025 - 2030
GDI Hub Strategy 2025 - 2030
The GDI Hub brings together academic excellence, innovative practice and co-creation; harnessing the power of technology for good.
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