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Projects AbilityNet are working on
Switched On Communities (SOC)
Within this three year programme AbilityNet is establishing a UK wide network of community partners who will in turn support over 200 locally based voluntary community organisations (VCOs) provide help an estimated 29,000 disabled people.
Switched On Communities is funded by the DSGi Foundation, the charitable foundation of DSGi, known for it’s PC World and Currys digital stores. Full details about this project and our partners can be found on the SOC website.
Remote Assessment Project for London
Bridge House Trust are funding a London-wide programme for AbilityNet to equip and train ‘Remote Assessment Centres’ in every borough. Each centre will be supplied with assistive technology kits and staff training. The aim is to ensure many more disabled people can use computer technology, and so enjoy greater independence and a more positive life in touch with others. The technologies used in this project will be low cost. The aim is that local communities will to be able to provide continuing support at the end of the project. The project started in November 2006. If you are interested in becoming a Centre, contact Jo Greenwell.
Full details about this project and our partners can be found on the RAPL website
Remote Assessment Project for Scotland (RAPS)
Funded by the Big Lottery for Scotland and learndirect scotland this project aims to provide support for up to 875 disabled people within 80 learning centres across Scotland over 2 years. The RAPS website includes online assessment software which you can use to help identify your needs.
The Play AT IT project
The Play AT IT project is funded by the Big Lottery and aims to provide play options and inclusion for children with disabilities in 18 nurseries in disadvantaged areas across 9 geographical regions of England. Each nursery will receive a complete Assistive Technology kit, including hardware and software, to provide inclusive play opportunities to children with disabilities. AbilityNet will provide training and support directly to the nurseries or children’s centres who have received the kit. AbilityNet will also be offering training, support and access to an extensive Loan Bank of assistive ICT equipment to 36 local authority Early Years teams and portage services. Contact Tracey Shawcross.
Wales Remote Assessment Project (WRAP)
WRAP is a project, funded by the Big Lottery and run by AbilityNet. The project aims to provide better access to computers for people with a range of difficulties by establishing remote assessment capability in 90 centres across Wales. Using technology and assessment skills remotely we aim to raise awareness throughout Wales of the opportunity ICT presents to centres providing ICT support and the individuals who access the centres. Contact wrap@abilitynet.org.uk
AbilityNet and Arthritis Care support accessibility in Shetland
With funding from the Madam Betard Trust AbilityNet have linked with Arthritis Carein Scotland to enable greater access to technology and training for staff, volunteers and individuals within centres in Shetland and Glasgow. Through this collaborative working accessible kit and training we aim to provide improved services to older people and those with arthritis and rheumatism.
Visit the Arthritis Care website for further information.
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