

AI helps older and disabled people learning digital skills
🧠 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


Building confidence to close the AI participation gap in the UK
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


How Can AI Assist Older People Online
1. Making Technology Easier to Use AI can remove many technical barriers that stop older people from going online. Voice assistants (like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant) allow people to search the web, send messages, or control devices just by speaking. Simplified instructions : AI can explain things step by step, using clear, plain language. Personalised interfaces can adjust text size, contrast, or layout automatically to suit individual needs. ✅ This helps people with


Developing AI Literacy with People Who Have Low or no Digital Skills First published October 2024
Artificial intelligence offers a unique chance to level the playing field for those digitally excluded but also risks deepening the digital divide. Our report explores how we can support 8.5 million UK adults lacking basic digital skills to safely engage with AI. Download report. (For more information as to how to access our Drop-in service email: office@parkviewproject.org.uk or telephone: 0191 4661667 Getting ready for AI learning session at our local digital drop-in


Getting ready for Halloween
Amanda has been practicing using AI to generate photos of herself and the Park View project volunteer team in a Halloween setting....


How Ai in Assistive Technology Supports students and Educators with Disabilities
Author: Every Learner Everywhere April 2025 Artificial intelligence has already been integrated into many assistive technologies (AT),...


Digital Skills Helped by using AI
Thanks to basic AI support, Amanda is still benefiting from her digital learning by receiving awards. Utilizing AI is not merely a way to...








































