Digital Rescue on the move

Next stop Robbie who has faced many battles during this national emergency. Robbie 1

Robbie here welcoming our worker Bob Dennis with his new mini tablet provided by the support of #FutureDotNow and #GoodThingsFoundation Robbie said: “Thank you to everyone for their help over this period of community crisis. This will have a positive effect on my mental well-being because I can now stay in touch with Park View Project.

Digital Rescue next episode

Park View Project delivers digital items to those experiencing digital poverty during Covid19 epidemic.

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Amanda was over the moon on receiving her mini tablet compliments of #FutureDotNow and #GoodThingsFoundation.  This provides Amanda with a way to reach out to friends and family and to continue her learning outcomes.  Without support Amanda would have continued to be disenfranchised as a result of digital poverty.

Digital Rescue continued

Park View Project are delighted to have delivered to Martin his new Lenovo M7 mini tablet.  With the help of FutureDotNow and the support of Good Things Foundation, we have been able to reach out to those during this national emergency by giving them a digital lifeline.  Martin said “Thank you to all of you who have come to my rescue. I was experiencing real challenges in managing day-to-day activities and it also means I can keep in touch with family who are scattered about the UK”. Martin 1Martin 2

Assistive technology offers ‘Welcome’ solution for disabled shoppers during pandemic — THIIS Magazine

This is a possible way forward for those with disabilities to navigate the nightmare that supermarket shopping has become – Read on!

A Scottish assistive tech firm is offering supermarkets across the country access to an innovative solution which the company says can remove the challenges faced by millions of disabled shoppers during the pandemic. As the UK continues to adapt to the new norm of lockdown, supermarkets have taken action to the help reduce the risks […]

via Assistive technology offers ‘Welcome’ solution for disabled shoppers during pandemic — THIIS Magazine

Weevl Bloggers Corner

Blogging is our focus and connecting with others with a disability is encouraged. But we do try to peer support where individuals experience difficulties that by working together can find solutions together. A consequence of our Digital Befriending Scheme is that we are able to foster happy relationships between our members thereby increase social circles of support.  Our drop in centre is usually a hive of activity but the current state of emergency dictates that all our support is online.  This situation is important, but we never loose sight of a social goals of getting people online to offline community participation.    Simon tutoring

Digital First Aid

Park View Project engages with its community in ways that enable and empower individuals who have many challenges in remaining safe and security online.  Most of all, our volunteer befrienders are there to guide and support you to get the most out out of your digital experience.  No matter your disability or vulnerability Park View is there to help you stay safe while maximising your digital footprint.

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