WordPress’s impending change

It is now well known by many of WordPress bloggers that come the 1st June they are implementing their new Block design. This is deeply unsatisfactory because for many who are not digitally aware there will be challenges. This is especially the case for those of our members with a Learning Disability who have to formulate a routine in their blogging. Added to this is the current Covid19 lock down where our project drop in is suspended, meaning face-to-face benefit of supporting this unnecessary change will only lead to our community becoming silent. Again we are confronted with barriers that exclude those with intellectual disabilities. It is just not fair and is discriminatory.

Digital First Aid

Alongside our social goals to increase social circles of support, we are mindful that being online is becoming so much more than just keeping in touch. This is why we integrate our approach to digital befriending with our volunteer Online Chum mentor scheme, and that of learning about using digital processes. A key to learning is it is informal and creates relationships across our diverse local community. Take a peak at our public portal https://www.parkviewprojectne.com/ which was built and is maintained by our volunteers.