#techmums

#techmums

Educate a woman, you educate a nation #techmums works with mums in disadvantaged communities to teach them digital skills, build their confidence and help them relate better to their children … Read more

OrCam MyEye

OrCam MyEye

Wearable vision device gives people their independence back The worlds most advanced and wearable artificial vision device is helping people regain their independence. MyEye, designed by OrCam, provides advanced text-to-speech … Read more

Emily-Jayne Crittenden

Emily-Jayne Crittenden

A major tech force in Norfolk In just three years, this volunteer has had undeniably huge impact on tech in Norwich and the wider region. Emily-Jayne Crittenden, runs two local … Read more

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Christine Dodds

From home-visit volunteer to technology trainer Many people with sight loss believe their visual impairment excludes them from using technology. This tech volunteer finalist is showing people with visual impairments … Read more

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Blood Quest

How to allay children’s anxiety during blood tests Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has produced a free new app for iPad called ‘Blood Quest’, which aims to help alleviate children … Read more

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Stretch

ICT and digital skills are fundamental for everyday living. Most people couldn’t function without computers or the internet; they are vital for studying and finding work, and for those with no access … Read more

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John Crich

John Crich is a volunteer Digital Champion with Time to Get Online, a digital inclusion project that pairs tech-savvy volunteers with people who want to learn how to use their smartphone, … Read more

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Allan Robson

A volunteer with AbilityNet for the past five years, Allan Robson helps older people use technology to change their lives. With a full-time job as an IT professional for a government levied … Read more

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StreetLink

Every night, there is an estimated 3,569 people sleeping on the streets, with new rough sleepers are arriving daily. Supporting homeless people is fast becoming a national crisis. The StreetLink … Read more

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Playmob

Playmob is a single platform that makes fundraising simple for game developers and brands, whilst raising awareness for their chosen charity. Once a game studio or business has been paired with their ideal … Read more

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Monoma – switches that build social and learning skills

Designed by assistive technology company Filisia, Monoma use gaming and sensory technology to engage people with special education needs through music, lights and storytelling. By touching, seeing and hearing, the product … Read more

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Drake Music Scotland

Drake Music Scotland use digital technology to make it possible for people with disabilities of all ages and abilities to play, learn, compose and perform music. Using a combination of movement sensors, … Read more

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