In 2005 Gareth joined the bbc.co.uk management team and founded the BBC’s Digital Accessibility Team. This team was tasked with ensuring all future services delivered by IP would be fully accessible and the service that would later become known as BBC iPlayer would lead by example. The delivery of broadcast style access services in an on-demand environment […]
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With a background in psychology and an expert in human–computer interaction, Alastair Campbell is a leading light in the understanding of where man meets machines. He is driven by a desire to make the digital world accessible through the best possible user experience. The result is that those he works with can implement more humane
Robert McLaren is Head of Industry Technology and Innovation at Policy Connect, a cross-party think tank. He specialises in assistive and accessible technology policy, including managing the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology. Before joining Policy Connect in 2017, Robert worked within the assistive technology sector providing technology training and study skills tuition to disabled
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Nicolaas Matthijs is an entrepreneur and product creator with over 10 years of experience in Educational Technology. Nicolaas has worked at several leading R1 institutions such as Cambridge University, UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech, where he developed Learning Management Systems, Academic Collaboration Tools, Learning Analytics solutions and other learning tools. He has contributed to numerous
Piers Wilkinson is a disabled representative, activist, and access consultant, who has worked with national and international organisations to promote disability inclusivity and disabled people’s rights. Current Piers sits on the National Union of Students (NUS) National Executive Council, the NUS Disabled Students’ Campaign, and NUS Sustainability Advisory Board, and during his time has contributed