How Social Tech Is Changing Lives for the Better

The inspirational founders at Nominet Trust have embraced the potential of the internet and digital technology to tackle social challenges close to their hearts. For many people facing personal challenges, tech is the perfect enabler to make aspects of everyday life more accessible.

OpenUp Music is just one organisation using digital technology to make participation in music making more accessible to young people with a disability. They have co-designed and developed musical instruments with young musicians using a combination of off-the-shelf technology and sensors so that they can be played by any part of the body - including the eyes - enabling young people to experience the pleasure of participating in inclusive youth orchestras.

For me personally design that can make anything more accessible to people with disabilities is amazing, I have connections with many people with various disabilities and if I could make a change to any of their lives through the design of a product I would feel very accomplished.