Professor Robert Stevens shortlisted for the Disability Power 100 2021

30 Jun 2021

Robert Stevens, Head of Department of Computer Science, has been shortlisted for Shaw Trust’s 2021 Disability Power 100

The Disability Power 100 is an annual celebration of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK, working to break the stigma around disability, creating a more accessible and inclusive world for all. 

A fifth of the UK’s population has a disability or impairment, however, there is very little recognition of successful and influential disabled people. Shaw Trust wants change the public perception of disability, to recognise strong, successful, influential people who are leaders in their field. Encouraging the talented leaders of tomorrow to connect with role models and see that aspiration and ambition can be fulfilled regardless of disability or impairment.

The Power 100 has the power to influence people from all walks of life and means something different to everyone on the list, Nikki Fox, BBC Disability Correspondent was announced as the 2020’s most influential disabled person in Britain and chaired the 2021 independent judging panel. This year there were more than 550 nominations for the 100 places on the list.

Robert said “I always wanted to be a scientist and I wouldn’t let losing my sight stop me; I hope that my success as an academic will help others in their careers.”

The full Shaw Trust Disability Power List 100 can be found on www.disabilitypower100.com.