Audrey, one of our oldest volunteers Our sister Organisation North Tyneside Disability Forum are promoting their community challenge.........Feel free to donate online if you live in the UK Here is the link: https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/cash-for-kids-north-east-community-challenge-2026/fundraisers/north-tyneside-disability-forum/ Cash for Kids donation North Tyneside Disability Forum Community Challenge

Although a ban on under‑16s using social media is aimed at protecting children, most proposals rely on system‑wide changes (age‑verification, platform restrictions, design changes). That means the effects would not be limited to children—they could spill over to disabled people and older adults in several important ways. 1) Increased digital exclusion risks Older people Around 2.4 million older people in the UK already have very limited internet use, with many lacking skills, confidence or...

🧠 1. Use AI for daily life assistance AI tools can act like a personal assistant: ✅ Examples Voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri) Set reminders for medication or appointments Control lights, heating, and appliances (smart home) Chatbots (like Copilot/ChatGPT) Help write emails or letters Simplify complex documents (e.g. benefits letters) Plan daily routines or schedules 👉 Tip: Ask AI to “explain this in simple terms” if something feels overwhelming. 👀 2. Accessibility and...