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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,

Memory And Reminder Tools Calendar apps (with alerts) Medication remainders Audio And Visual Support Text-to-speech tools Video-based learning instead of text-heavy material Brain Stimulation Apps Simple puzzles and games Cognitive training apps ( gentle, not stressful) Structured Learning Platforms Systems with simple navigation and clear layouts Teaching Strategies that work well Errorless Learning Guide learners to correct answer Avoid situations where they repeatedly fai

🧠 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. Acces

Ground the programme in UK legal and accessibility standards your training must be accessible by design, not adapted later. Equality Act 2010: requires organisation to make anticipatory reasonable adjustments for disabled people, including digital services and training platforms Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 if relevant digital content must meet WCAG 2.2 AA and publish an accessibility statement. WCAG 2.2 AA the current UK government standard for digital

1. Purpose To ensure young adults with learning disabilities are: Safe from online harm, abuse, and exploitation Supported to use the internet confidently and positively Empowered to make informed choices online 2. Key Principles ✅ Safety and wellbeing come first ✅ Empowerment over restriction (teach safe use rather than banning access) ✅ Proportional supervision (based on individual needs) ✅ Respect for privacy and rights ✅ Early intervention and reporting 3. Scope Applies t

For many people, using AI feels intuitive. It helps make everyday tasks quicker and easier. But for the nearly eight million people in the UK who lack digital skills, AI can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. In fact, advanced AI should be a bridge, not a barrier, to digital participation. Used well, it can help people overcome many of the barriers that keep them offline—fear of scams, cognitive overload and reliance on more digitally literate friends or family. Mart che

1. Purpose This policy sets out how the organisation will prevent, identify, respond to, and record online bullying affecting disabled children and young people, ensuring their safety, dignity, and wellbeing. Disabled young people are statistically more likely to be targeted online and may face additional barriers to reporting abuse. [anti-bully...nce.org.uk], 2. Scope This policy applies to: Disabled children and young people (typically under 18, or up to 25 where SEND appli