Marion (centre) is just about to complete her advanced digital learning module today. She will soon be peer-supporting others to get online safely.
Yearning to learn
Author: homealonesimon
Interested in Transport and Currency (UK)
Airport update
I have now completed the airport hero level which leaves me to explore alternatives, which I will give you results of my findings in due course. Currently looking at flight simulation that helps with coordination skills.
Universal Credit Digital Training
Universal Credit Digital Training is one of our themes we are exploring Internet Safety Day 2024. To get involved pop-into one of our sessions on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons to take advantage of this trial teaching program.
Community Lottery Award
A massive thank you to the National Community Lottery who are supporting our project for a further two years. This will create opportunities for all our current and new volunteers to develop their digital skills.
My Volunteering
have now begun a new volunteer activity with NTDF working in the social supermarket as well as some cooking experience in the onsite cafe. This helps gain valuable work experience.
Woman and Poverty
National Lottery Community Fund Award 2024
We are pleased to announce we were successful with our application to the Community Fund. This money covers a two year period permitting better budgeting and longer term planning.
All our volunteers are over-the-moon with this result, which is a sign that they care passionately about all our disabled and older wanting to understand how to access digital support.
Safer Internet Day 2024
Each year safety internet day covers a new theme. This year the theme is Inspiring Change”. which covers making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.
Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online’.
Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on change online, this includes covering:
- Young people’s perspective on new and emerging technology
- Using the internet to make change for the better
- The changes young people want to see online
- The things that can influence and change the way young people think, feel and act online and offline
Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.
A world of Automation
As technology moves forward many older folk find it alien rather than easy-to-use. Yet, there are no doubts to the benefits, although progress can lead to job losses. Here is am example of one I used today.
By Simon Schofield
North Tyneside awards People’s Postcode Lottery – North Tyneside Disability Forum.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=259844770302841
What a fantastic beginning to 2024 for NTDF, volunteers, staff and those the organisation serve across North Tyneside.
Weevles Updates Disabled Bloggers Team 