ICT SYSTEMS & SUPPORT

ICT SYSTEMS & SUPPORT IN THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR

Are you concerned about support for your IT systems ?
Do you want to improve your support ?

We are holding a short meeting on Wednesday August 6th 2008 at 1pm
to discuss issues such as:

~Problems faced by small voluntary organisations
~Keeping up to date
~Refurbish or Recycle ?
~Technical Assistance
~Training issues etc. etc.

WE HOPE TO FIND A FEW SOLUTIONS

If you want to attend please contact:

Peter Tate, (Voluntary Organisation Support Officer, Bradford CVS)
peter@bradfordcvs.org.uk, 01274-412045 or text 07946 505358.

SWITCHED ON COMMUNITIES

Do you provide ICT services to your local community?
Do you have learners who find it difficult to use a computer?
Operate a mouse, keyboard or struggle to view the screen?
Do you have learners with disabilities?

AbilityNet are looking for voluntary and community organisations to join the Switched On Communities project within Yorkshire and Humber. 10x VCOs will each receive a mini kit of adaptive hardware and assistive software worth over £500.00. Up to 2 of your representatives will receive training on using the kit, plus the opportunity to receive further training on specialised subjects such as supporting learners with dyslexia, visual impairments, physical disabilities, etc.

You will receive support from AbilityNet and our Community Partner (Foresight, Grimsby). This includes advice, full assessments for individuals who need more specialised support and access to our equipment loan bank. We aim to increase the capacity of your organisation, your services, your staff and volunteers to better support your local community.

If you would like to join the Switched on Communities project or would like more information, please contact Vihing Lee, E: vihing.lee@abilitynet.org.uk M: 07939 926361.

Web: http://www.abilitynet.org.uk