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Graham strutting his stuff, an aside to digital learning you might think. But not necessarily so as capturing at very least an image can be used for a digtal-based project. We aim to create ways of engaging that you might not find at a digital drop-in. Next time our image maker needs to do a video.
Digital Unite specialise in promoting and developing digital inclusion through a Digital Champion approach. Digital Champions are a proven, scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective way to build digital skills and confidence. The public sector, Charites, and skills, both in the workplace and in the community. With more than 25 years, experience supporting organisation across all sectors to deliver digital inclusion, we can help you with a Digital Champion approach
It is worth noting that we take a similar approach at a local level, although we tend not to support other organisations only individuals.
Minimum Digital Living Standards Project (rural areas) Dr Emma stone, Good Things Foundation):
Over the summer of 2023 Good Things Foundation hosted five stakeholder workshops to discuss rural digital exclusion. Please click on link for access to their website. There is also a list of useful resources relating to digital inequalities in rural areas of the uk.
Today i decided to test my video taking skills, which is new to me on getting my updated Android phone. At some point I will attempt to edit this using one of our Apple Mac desktop computers https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OYi3UFcpx6BJ0adbk3Soskutp2h6W_cZ/view
What is Digital Poverty?
Digital poverty is the inability to interact with the online world fully, when, where, and how an individual needs to. The alarming reality is that 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK are digitally excluded. This divide exacerbates socio-economic disparities, severely limiting access to education, employment, and social interaction.
Addressing digital exclusion is essential to combating poverty. Digital access is crucial for education, job opportunities, and affordable utilities. Bridging this divide is a moral imperative and a critical step towards fostering equity and unlocking significant economic benefits. Immediate and decisive action is needed to ensure everyone can fully participate in and benefit from the digital age
Here is the link for Further Information. https://www.getonlineathome.org/2024/07/31/get-online-home-support-end-digital-poverty-day/?mc_cid=59b49968c0&mc_eid=98e43f4cb0
There is lots of evidence for incorporating video games aimed at hose you digitally support that have a Learning Disability. Here is a selection for you to investigate. See link below
Creating Connections supports people with learning disabilities to use the internet safely to connect with friends and family.
We can support you to learn new digital skills, get started with using a tablet or computer, how to stay safe online and how to use video chat software.
Depending on your situation and location, our team of volunteers can give sessions either in person or remotely from home. Click on picture to open website
What is Get Online Week?
Get Online Week is an annual campaign run by leading digital inclusion charity Good Things Foundation, who power the National Device Bank, National Databank, Learn My Way and the National Digital Inclusion Network.
For one week in October, our network of community partners host hundreds of free digital skills events to help people to get online safely, confidently and affordably.
Now in it’s 16th year, Get Online Week has helped hundreds of thousands of people to get online for the first time and improve their digital skills.
This year Get Online Week is happening 16th-22nd October.
🛣️ About the Highway Patrol Expansion 🛣️
For a long time, the highway connecting Brighton and the State of Franklin was closed due to a major traffic accident, and required extensive construction work. The Mayor of Brighton is now happy to announce that the grand reopening has been held. The Brighton Police Department and its officers are now able to patrol the highway with exciting new assignments, new challenging tasks and responsibilities, and even new tools, such as the spike strip and roadblock requests to stop fleeing carjackers.
Now that the highway is reopened, there is an increased risk of auto thefts, bigger accidents involving cargo trucks, fires, and scattered cargo. Your daily duties will be extended to include monitoring speeders, providing assistance to stranded drivers, and checking cargo trucks for illegal items. At the end of the day, you need to promote safety on the highway. The highway expansion will also feature the new Interstate Police Vehicle, which allows players to patrol the highway in style.
NEW PATROL AREA: Brighton Highway district
NEW FEATURES: highway chases, tactical maneuvers, and more
NEW MISSIONS: new callouts, such as cargo checks and highway assistance
NEW RESPONSIBILITIES: manage and promote highway traffic safety
NEW VIOLATIONS: such as auto theft, major highway accidents, and more
NEW TOOLS: such as the spike strip, roadblocks, and fire extinguisher
NEW CAR: Interstate Police Vehicle
NEW CAR: Endurance Police Vehicle
And i have been playing on the update Police Simulator: Patrol Officers: Highway Patrol Expansion
See below for a job description for the post of Community Development. Please see application form for completion. Do not respond to this blog for further information.
You can also download an application form from the VONNE dashboard https://www.vonne.org.uk/dashboard-main?token=Of14FA9EFi8IrwjHXcmTBivfd_VL33X0wraiK7OFo0M
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