Government _funded digital support to help those living with Dyslexia
Access to Work (for employment) Access to work is a UK government scheme that can fund assistive technology and digital tools for people with dyslexia to help them stay in or enter work. support can include: Text-to-speech and speech-to-text software Reading and writing support tools Mind-mapping and assertive technology Workplace assessment to identify digital needs You can apply even without a formal diagnosis. If dyslexia impacts your work. Disabled Students Allowance (DSA
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
Supporting Refugees in Digital learning at Community level with Park View Project:
Start with Access and Basics Devices and connectivity Provide shared laptops, tablets, or desktops in safe community spaces (libraries community centres, faith spaces). offer free wi-fi) or offline learning options (USBs, downloaded content). partner with businesses or councils for donated refurbished devices. Digital Essentials Many refugees may not have used Email accounts Keyboards Online Forms Cloud storage Run "digital basics" sessions before academic learning Turing dev
Reaching out to those in our community
As a small accessible digital hub we have to implement strategies to ensure we can reach people who are not online. The following is a community map outlining what we do: 🌍 1. Use Offline and In‑Person Channels Because digital routes won’t reach them, lean into traditional methods: Flyers and posters in GP surgeries, libraries, community centres, cafes, food banks, schools, and places of worship. Local radio announcements. Door‑knocking campaigns, if appropriate. Communi
Why is it harder for older people to make the transition to digital.
They didn't grow up with today's technology Most digital tools we use today-smartphones, apps, cloud services-didn't exist for much of their working adult life. When technology arrives after your habits are already formed, learning it requires unlearning older methods such as (letters to email to paper forms to online portals, cash to digital banking). That double learning adds friction. Tech changes fast-faster than they're used to Even people who work with tech sometimes st
How we measure our social impact
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
Importance of Digital inclusion for people with a Learning Disability.
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
