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ABILITYNET
Last Updated: 03.02.2010 |
ABILITYNET is a national charity whose aim is to make the benefits of using computers available to disabled children and adults. Through its network of centres, AbilityNet provides specialist help for people with a disability to enable them to use a computer at home, in education or in employment. A helpline is available from 9am to 5pm each weekday, but is closed for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm daily. A series of courses and workshops are run on the potential of computers to empower disabled people, and professionals in health, education and special needs.
address: AbilityNet, PO Box 94, Warwick, CV34 5WS
helpline: 0800 269545
telephone: 01926 312847
fax: 01926 407425
website: www.abilitynet.org.uk
email: enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
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ADAPT-IT
Last Updated: 19.11.2009 |
ADAPT-IT caters specifically for the computer needs of adults and children with varying disabilities including learning difficulties, mobility problems, dyslexia and visual impairment. Assessments, training and support are also available.
Showrooms available in Borehamwood and Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
contact: Martyn Slyper
address: Adapt-IT, Churchill House, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 2HP
telephone: 0845 644 1712
fax: 0845 644 1742
website: www.adapt-it.org.uk
email: info@adapt-it.org.uk
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BLI EDUCATION
Last Updated: 09.02.2010 |
BLI EDUCATION is a publisher and supplier of educational software, peripherals, training and support materials for schools and private use in the UK.
contact: Ryan Nesbitt
address: BLI Education, Angel House, High Street, Sherston, Wiltshire, SN16 0LH
telephone: 0800 258 5991
fax: 0800 258 5994
website: www.blieducation.com
email: info@blieducation.com
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CHRISTIAN COMPUTERS
Last Updated: 20.01.2010 |
CHRISTIAN COMPUTERS provides an IT service for children with special needs throughout Essex. John Shanley gives one to one tuition in an individual's home and can also offer advice to parents in the selection and purchase of equipment and software. The initial one hour consultation is free and sessions thereafter are charged at whatever the parents feel is affordable.
contact: John Shanley
telephone: 01245 382971
email: johnshanley2@btinternet.com
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COMPUTERS FOR THE DISABLED
Last Updated: 18.01.2010 |
COMPUTERS FOR THE DISABLED is a charity which supplies PCs to disabled people, disabled care homes, centres, the housebound and the elderly, and makes no profit out of any PC supplied. Computers for the Disabled has a helpline which is open seven days a week from 9am to 7pm; advises people on best buys; and is able to build PCs for many people free of charge.
contact: Paul Harris
address: Computers for the Disabled, 41 New Waverley Road, Noak Bridge, Laindon, Essex, SS15 4BJ
telephone: 01268 284834
fax: 01268 284834
website: www.cftd.co.uk
email: bigpaulh@blueyonder.co.uk
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CRICK SOFTWARE
Last Updated: 19.11.2009 |
CRICK SOFTWARE specialises in ICT support for children with special educational needs.
address: Crick Software Ltd., Crick House, Boarden Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LF
telephone: 01604 671691
website: www.cricksoft.com
email: info@cricksoft.com
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INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY LTD
Last Updated: 20.11.2009 |
INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY LTD aims to offer the best in software and hardware, which will include the needs of all learners.
address: Inclusive Technology Ltd., Riverside Court, Huddersfield Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5FZ
telephone: 01457 819790
fax: 01457 819799
website: www.inclusive.co.uk
email: inclusive@inclusive.co.uk
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ITCH NETWORK
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
ITCH NETWORK is a volunteer network offering free computer assistance to disabled people. ITCH Network is a programme of the British Computer Society.
contact: John Steadman
address: ITCH Network, PO Box 6082, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2YF
helpline: 0800 269545
textphone: 0800 269545
website: www.itcanhelp.org.uk
email: essex@itcanhelp.org.uk
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KEYTOOLS LTD
Last Updated: 09.02.2010 |
KEYTOOLS LTD aims to source special needs devices, which are of genuine assistance to those wishing to use today's computer technology for work, play or therapy. Special computer equipment for multiple disabilities/learning difficulties are shown on their website.
address: Keytools Ltd., Abacus House, 1 Spring Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2FZ
telephone: 02380 294500
website: www.keytools.com
email: info@keytools.co.uk
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PCD MALTRON LTD
Last Updated: 25.11.2009 |
PCD MALTRON LTD provides single-handed keyboards that have a special letter layout to enable operators to attain faster speeds. In order to use a single-handed keyboard efficiently, it is essential that there is full use in one hand. They offer a 'trial before you buy' service at £10.00+VAT per week. The Maltron Expanded keyboard has been designed to assist operators with motor control limitations at £25.00 per week to trial before you buy. There is also a mouse/head-stick keyboard for single finger use.
contact: Martin O'Donovan
address: PCD Maltron Ltd, Castlefields, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1BU
telephone: 0845 230 3265
fax: 0845 230 3266
website: www.maltron.com
email: sales@maltron.com
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SEMERC
Last Updated: 09.02.2010 |
SEMERC offers friendly, jargon-free advice and their staff will endeavour to help with all needs including software, hardware or training. SEMERC is the leading UK authority in the field of special needs and information communications technology.
contact: Peter Cope
address: SEMERC, Angel House, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0LH
telephone: 01666 843 200
fax: 01666 843 216
website: www.semerc.com
email: sales@semerc.com
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THE AIDIS TRUST
Last Updated: 25.11.2009 |
THE AIDIS TRUST is a charity that offers free services for disabled people wanting to take advantage of technology. This includes free assessments for disabled people needing computer adaptations, a technical support line, a website with information, guides and downloads specifically for disabled people using technology, as well as free courses for disability organisations to pass on the knowledge of computer adaptations and advice on costs.
address: The Aidis Trust, 3 Gunthorpe Street, London, E1 7RQ
helpline: 0845 120 3719
telephone: 0207 426 2130
website: www.aidis.org
email: info@aidis.org
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U CAN DO IT
Last Updated: 07.06.2010 |
U CAN DO IT teaches blind, deaf and disabled people how to use computers, with a particular focus on Internet and email skills. They teach learners in their own homes, on their own computers and all sessions are on a one-to-one basis.
address: U Can Do It, Highfield House, 4 Woodfall Street, London, SW3 4DJ
telephone: 020 7730 7766
fax: 020 7730 6822
website: www.ucandoit.org.uk
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WHITE SPACE LTD
Last Updated: 01.12.2010 |
WHITE SPACE LTD supplies educational software suitable for people with dyslexia including Wordshark and Numbershark. See main entry in Dyslexia section for contact details.
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WIDGIT SOFTWARE LTD
Last Updated: 23.11.2009 |
WIDGIT SOFTWARE LTD helps develop literacy, language, communication and learning by using symbols, pictures and words to promote fair and equal access to information. The Widgit Symbol set and innovative software has pioneered the worldwide use of symbols. Products can be used in mainstream education.
contact: Kerri Milburn
address: Widgit Software Ltd, 26 Queen Street, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7NA
telephone: 01926 333680
fax: 01926 885293
website: www.widgit.com
email: info@widgit.com
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