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Both our website and blog are built using social capital, community development practices where ownership is shared, where governance is not exclusive but inclusive and where diversity is embraced. As a web-based community service we adopt social accounting to understand how our community strategies work. We can obtain qualitative information about life changing impacts on those participating: the range of users that the internet can support and, importantly, the mapping o

Digital Inclusion means ensuring everyone has access to technology, skills to use it, and opportunities to benefit from it. For people with a Learning Disability, it is not just helpful-it is essential for equality, independence, and participation in modern life. Empowerment and Independence. Digital tools can help people with a Learning Disability make choices, communicate, and take part in learning or work at their own pace. Research shows that true digital inclusion goes b

Latest software and And Developments supporting dyslexia (2025-2026) modern assistive technologies for dyslexia are rapidly evolving, especially with advances in AI, OCR, adaptive learning, and personalized reading environments. 1.Advanced text-to-speech-to-text systems 2.Recent tools now use natural-sounding AI voices, context-aware pronunciation, and improved accuracy. Notable innovations: Read speaker, Natural reader, Voice Dream Reader- Enhanced TTS support, integrated ac

Under-16 social media bans are gaining political momentum. The UK, Spain, Greece, Slovenia others are actively developing or implementing such bans following Australia's lead. Below are the key implications: Platforms would need high-reliability age verification systems To enforce an under-16 ban, platforms must be able to determine who is under 16-which means they must verify all users' ages not just children Australia's law already requires platforms to use-verification tec

The short version: the UK government didn't scrap digital ID altogether, but backed away from making it compulsory- especially for proving the right to work. here's a clearer breakdown of why they did a U-turn and what's still on the table. What triggered the U-turn? Public backlash: a petition against mandatory digital ID got nearly 3 Million signatures, and the home affairs committee received thousands of opposing submissions. Privacy and trust concerns: people feared surve

Digital Exclusion has significant negative effects on older and disabled people, who are more likely to lack interest access, devices, skills, or confidence. Reduced access to essential services: many NHS, council, and welfare services are now digital-first, making it harder for offline individuals to book GP appointments, apply for benefits, or access social care. Worsening health inequities: older and disabled people face barriers using online healthcare systems, which can

Caroline, our new patron, has submitted further designs for our marketing campaigns across North Tyneside Poster representing Park View Project