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When we neglect digital accessibility, we exclude millions from fully participating in society.
its not just a problem for disabled people; it’s a challenege that impacts us all. Global Accessibly day serves as a powerful remainder that creating inclusive digital spaces isn’t just the responsibility of a few-it’s a collective effort that benefits everyone.” (Charity Digital 26th June 2024)
It is important to charge your iwatch every night if you have one. I always make sure I charge my iwatch every night before I go to sleep so it has full battery all day for the next day. It last’s all day then I charge it again the following night as a general rule.
A third of people who are offline find that the NHS is one of the most difficult organisations to interact with (Lloyds, 2022). In addition, those who are offline are twice as likely to indicate a health condition compared to those who are online (Lloyds, 2023).
These statistics tell us that not only do those who are digitally excluded struggle to interact with health services, they are also more likely to need to.
This overlap between digital exclusion and access to health-care has been well researched by member organisations within the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) Health and Wellbeing Alliance, a partnership between voluntary sector representatives and the health and care system focused on improving services for communities. Our recent ‘Designing For Digital Inclusion in Healthcare’ seminar series was a project supported by the alliance, with the aim of drawing together this research and learning, to help reduce barriers to accessing health care.https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/what-we-do/news/compounding-inequalities-in-accessing-digital-health-services/?fbclid=IwAR1jF9yfb9ziCsQ4XTuv0s8C43TVfMm8mBcFu-kc5zcnFw5804XrUbrKwr8
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
This is Bob’s laptop that he works on every Tuesday and Wednesday and I think it’s a really good laptop. I also think it’s really good to it saves Bob from going on one of the other computers.
Our community partner released their newsletter March 31st, which we are featured. the digital assessment is, not as implied, about testing you but about gathering information about the state of the borough regarding access to the internet. 12% of adults living in North Tyneside have either no or limited use of a digital connection. There are many factors compounding this finding. We want to get a better understand all the parameters, whether social or economic, that affect affect access to the internet. if you live in North Tyneside and you have access to this please complete – All information is anonymised and securely stored according to GDPR and UK variant of this regulation. For those without access we will be producing a ‘hardcopy, which we will get to you via a variety of distribution networks.
Geting people digitaly connected is critical at this current time where affordability and disability can preclude individuals from widening there horizons. With the help of our community partner North Tyneside Disability Forum we packed off a new Ipad for Simon. this will help him with his ongoing online studies and create a better virtual learning environment to accomplish his aims.
Interesting update on Telehealth and other support technology for those who consider themselves vulnerable.
A survey showed 79% of medical specialists such as cardiologists have increased use of telehealth, also known as telemedicine, and 75% have confirmed they will continue to use it.
Increasing Use of Telehealth/Telemedicine During COVID-19 — UnderservedandTech
Park View Project will help you where we can and what we don’t know, we can find out. Please be aware we are not an IT support service nor do we undertake technical maintenance. But don’t hesitate to contact us if you encounter problems with geting your home online set up. 
There is much hype about how there will be no resumption of services as we once new them. This covers all aspects of life. We at Park View Project work with vulnerable individuals and groups who are on the digital periphery and at best struggle with the day-to-day challenges faced on a number of fronts. Security and safety are paramount to empowering individuals to take control over their digital footprint. Are there likely to be issues arising as technology forges ahead? How do we continue to ensure our members flourish? There are no doubt many unanswered questions that need to be addressed. In the meantime here is a link to NESTA, which is a synopsis of what to expect.
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