how? 1 staff member for every 2 to 3 people staff secondment & volunteer service digital...
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How?
• 1 staff member for every 2 to 3 people
• Staff Secondment & Volunteer Service
• Digital Inclusion Steering Group
• Quarriers Project Innovation Fund
Evaluation – Key Findings
• Higher level of support wanted• Desire to learn more• Key activity in all members’ care plans • 20% of members have started college
as a direct result of coming to the club• 45% of the members have purchased
their own computer• Remaining 55% want their own
computer
Feedback
• “I like meeting and talking with others in the club”
• “I enjoy coming along as it has given me a new lease of life on things I have always wanted to try”
• “Would not miss it”• “The club has helped me a great deal a lot
more than what you think”• “I feel I can do more than what I thought I
could do”
Recognition and Support
Reaching Out
Meet Chris Elliot who has Cerebral Palsy
• Pilot Technology Needs Assessment DVD
Barriers
• Lack of awareness of assistive technology• The potential of the Internet?• Fear of technology & what to buy?• Cost of computers and broadband• Cost of assistive technology • Lack of funding and / or awareness of• Limited staff time to support & train (Chris)• Not viewed as a core support tool• Limited training and support for Adult
Disability
Solutions
A Digital Inclusion Business Plan
• New support service (ACCESS IT) • Introduction of Technology Needs
Assessments• Specialist Training for Staff and
Adults with Disabilities (Stepping Stone Course)
Remaining Barriers
Cost 1. Basic Computer 2. Broadband3. Assistive Technology & Software4. Staffing costs
(Remploy)(Remploy)
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Looking to the Future
Thank you for listening
We welcome any questions and feedback
Diane Wright & Buddy [email protected]
Tel: 01505 616087
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