Adapting Technology - Changing Lives

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Sustaining Switched on Communities

Are you a voluntary organisation supporting individuals within your local community with ICT or is ICT part of the service you offer within your local community? With funding from the Big Lottery AbilityNet and with our Community Partners in the North East, West Midlands, East Midlands and London we have the opportunity for Voluntary and Community Organisations to join us as part of this funded project. Your organisation will receive an accessibility kit, initial and ongoing training and support , access to the our extensive loan bank of equipment, the full range of individual assessment options, and advice about adaptive technology for your centre and individuals using your centre.

If you would like to be part of this project please email switchedon@abilitynet.org.uk or call 0800 269545.

Enable children with a disability in Northern Ireland

Are you an Education or Health Professional based in Northern Ireland who wants to enable children with a disability to access a computer? AbilityNet have funding through The Roald Dahl Foundation to train and support 26 Nursery schools and associated professionals to enable children with a disability access a computer. This project includes a loan bank of specialist equipment including accessible toys, keyboards, mice and switches.

For more information please call 0800 269 545 or email preschool@abilitynet.org.uk

AbilityNet’s Alex gets sent to Coventry

We’re thrilled that Alex Barker, one of our Advice and Information Officers based in Warwick, is going to take part in the Coventry Fun Run on Sunday 28th June. While you’re having a lay in on a Sunday morning, he’ll be out running and raising money for AbilityNet.

“This is the second time I’ve run the Coventry fun Run. Last time I managed to raise £500 and it took me 47 minutes to do. This year I want to beat my time. I have a rare condition called Moebius Syndrome which affects my hands, face and legs but cognitively I’m fine apart from wanting to run the Fun Run again!”

Please support Alex by sponsoring him online at www.justgiving.com/alexbarker.

New ride for 2009!

A choice of 100 mile or 50 mile routes starting and finishing on the seafront near Brighton on Saturday 26th September 2009.

By taking part in the Brighton 100 or Brighton 50 Ride and raising sponsorship, you will be helping us to reach out to even more people.

Download the Entry Form (PDF 610KB) and please remember to mention that the charity you are riding for is AbilityNet when you enter!

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