Jun 19 2007
Regional Accessibility Champion moves to LASA
Scary Paul Allen: an ICT Accessiblity Champion
Accessibility Champions are organisations in your region that have expertise and equipment to help make computers more accessible for everyone, disabled and non-disabled people alike. As a member of a voluntary or community sector organisation it is free for you and your organisation to benefit from the knowledge and skills of your Accessibility Champion. Each region within England has an appointed Accessibility Champion that is funded by Change-up through the ICT Hub till September 2007, the role is then to be incorporated in the Regional ICT champion role which is held by Miles Maier at LASA.
Superhighways was appointed the ICT Hub’s “Accessibility Champion” for the London Region and delivered services for over a year. The work is now based out of LASA and is to continue to be delivered by me.
The role is to raise awareness of issues and solutions for Healthy Computing and Computer use for people with impairments and/or disabilities working or volunteering in the Voluntary Sector.
Coming Up
There are 2 free workshops arranged at Happy Computers, E1 in July and August. See the ICT Hub Events pages and book at Happy Computers website. Book early!
I am looking for 3 CVS or VCS organisations in London to run free workshops on assistive technology and computer use. Download document about offer
Contact me to discuss if you want to be a venue for a workshop on 020 7426 4489 or email;- accessibility@superhighways.org.uk or pallen@lasa.org.uk
One response so far
I’m updating some of our training and support info for the VCOs in Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Could you confirm that the regional Accessibility Champions are still operating and who would be the contact for this area.
Many thanks