Empowering
Deaf Inclusion in
Engineering
Integrating deaf awareness into the fabric of engineering,
fostering creativity, driving innovation and building a more
inclusive and accessible future for everyone.
Why E-DAP?
Imagine a world where talented individuals are held back
not by their abilities but by barriers in communication and
understanding.
Deaf and hard of hearing individuals often face these
challenges in engineering — a field that thrives on
collaboration and innovation.
At E-DAP, we believe inclusion isn’t just a box to tick. It’s
the foundation for creating better solutions, innovations
and ideas.
INCLUSION AS A CORE VALUE
Everyone is heard and all
voices contribute
E-DAP isn’t just another EDI initiative – it’s a movement for
meaningful, measurable change in engineering.
Our vision is to empower engineers, educators, and organisations
to embed accessibility into the core of their work, not as an
afterthought but as a standard. Through innovative tools,
knowledge-sharing, and practical solutions, we’re breaking barriers
and creating a future where engineering truly works for everyone.
Our Work
IMPROVED COLLABORATION
Accessible communication = stronger
teamwork, everyone contributes
GREATER PROJECT SUCCESS
When everyone contributes it drives
innovation and stronger outcomes
Dr Emma Taylor CISSP CEng
Who Are We?
Chartered Engineer with 30+ years across rail,
energy, and space. Awarded Chief Engineer IET
2024 and RAEng Visiting Professor at Cranfield
University. Passionate mentor driving opportunities
and social mobility across sectors and generations,
and founder of EDAP.
Joanne Morley FCIM
Fellow of the CIM with 30+ years' marketing and
communications experience across industries and
non-executive chair roles in the charity sector. Skilled
at building high-performing, inclusive teams, focusing
on collaboration, mentoring, and harnessing diverse
perspectives to foster innovation and growth.
Ellie Hayward MSc
Project Manager and Scrum Master with expertise in
cyber security and civil service. Passionate about
embedding accessibility and equity in workplaces,
piloting innovative project management techniques
in real-world settings to shift workplace cultures
towards greater inclusivity and accessibility.
Saskia Hale MSc
Biomedical engineering graduate from ICL (Distinction)
and RAEng Leadership Scholar. Committed to driving
innovation in medical device design while championing
inclusion and diversity in engineering. A collaborative
problem-solver with a passion and track record for
creating accessible and inclusive technologies.
Lucia Capogna MSc
Recognised UK expert in cybersecurity, safety, and
software, with 17+ years of experience across complex
systems in multiple industries and a Visiting Professor in
Cybersecurity at Birmingham University. Committed to
promoting inclusivity using innovative tools and focused
on empowering the next generation of engineers.
Workshops and Hackathons
We organise hands-on activities, such as our recent hackathon at Google’s Accessibility Discovery Centre, where
engineers teamed up to tackle real-world accessibility challenges
Raising Awareness
Through engaging webinars, peer-to-peer mentoring, and social media, we’re starting conversations that lead to action
Collaboration and Innovation
By working with partners like Google, the Engineering Professors Council, and RNID, we’re creating new tools and
solutions to help the deaf community—and, ultimately, everyone.
Practical Guidance
We provide organisations with tailored guidance on embedding accessibility into their processes. From training sessions
to best practice frameworks, we ensure accessibility becomes a seamless part of day-to-day operations.
Consultancy Services
Our consultancy helps organisations identify challenges, develop strategies, and implement solutions that meet the
needs of diverse communities. We work closely with teams to ensure long-term, impactful change.
What we do?
In December 2024, E-DAP was recognised by the Association
of Association Executives (AEE) for the meaningful change
we’re delivering in EDI in engineering.
This award highlights our practical approach to embedding
accessibility and inclusion across the industry.
We’re equipping engineers, educators, and organisations with
the tools and knowledge they need to create lasting impact,
ensuring accessibility becomes the standard, not the exception
Award Winning