Tech4Good Awards 2014

tech 4 good 2014 Awards Computers, the internet and mobile technology give us the power to level the playing field for people with disabilities 62% agree. But what can we do to make technology that works for everyone? It's hard to lead your life without access to digital services and that's why it's important that digital technologies work for everybody, including disabled people. PEOPLE IN THE UK THINK THAT COMPUTERS 71% AND SMART PHONE APPS ARE NOT DEVELOPED FOR EVERYONE. 76% BRITS BELIEVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET ENCOURAGES NEW 54% INVENTIONS 54% THINK A LOT OF GADGETS AND DEVICES ARE BUILT WITH A MAINSTREAM, YOUNGER AUDIENCE IN MIND. WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN? %2: MORE THAN 13 WOULD LIKE TO SEE A 34% COMMITMENT FROM BUSINESSES TO BUILD AND INVEST IN ACCESSIBILITY SAID THEY WOULD LIKE EDUCATION AND 44% TRAINING TO HELP DEVELOPERS TO DESIGN PRODUCTS FOR ALL RISE OF THE NEW DIGITAL INNOVATOR 45% % OF BRITS EXPECT MODERN-DAY INVENTORS TO BE INSPIRED BY MORE THAN JUST MAKING MONEY BELIEVE BUILDING SOMETHING FOR SOCIAL GOOD 41% IS IMPORTANT WHAT IS TECH4GOOD? The Tech4Good Awards showcase projects that use the power of digital technology to make the world a better place. This year sees the introduction of the BT Ingenious Award, which will recognise innovative use of technology, bringing people closer together. NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN TO BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES, CHARITIES AND INDIVIDUALS. SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BEFORE THE tach4 good 6TH MAY. BT @Tech4GoodAwards 2014 Awards