Wireless 1999 Childnet International Awards ceremony.
Special emphasis is placed on programs that are international in nature.
The idea is to encourage children and those who serve children to do creative projects using the Internet and other international communications technologies. I was lead judge for the individual category where recognition was given to three outstanding entries. First place went to Hero Joy Nightingale , a 12 year old girl from Canterbury in England who suffers from locked-in syndrome, a physical disability which leaves her unable to speak, gesture, change position or look after herself. Hero Joy has not only overcome her disabilities but has created a web site that is one of the most literate on the Internet. Hero wasn't able to attend the awards ceremony.