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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
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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”
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 • Basic Computer • Broadband • Assistive Technology & Software • Staffing costs (Remploy) (Remploy) (?) (?)
Thank you for listening We welcome any questions and feedback Diane Wright & Buddy Gallacher diane.wright@quarriers.org.uk Tel: 01505 616087 We are only limited by our imagination…