Having a disability of any kind should not keep an amateur, or a would-be amateur, off the air. Recognising this, the RSGB is seeking someone to fill a new volunteer role as Accessibility Champion. The best candidate will raise public awareness of challenges for radio operators with disabilities while connecting those amateurs with community groups, assistive technologies and other resources.

The RSGB's move comes just a few weeks after the IARU Region 1 announced an upcoming activity by its Program for Disabled Radio Amateurs. Organisers have declared a region wide campaign on the 3rd of December in connection with the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Hams have been encouraged to host a special event station, an open house or a relevant educational forum.

Meanwhile, the RSGB is interested in hearing from candidates to fill their post. A description of the role can be found on the Society website, rsgb dot org (rsgb.org). The contact person is board director Nathan Nuttall, 2MØOCC