Ongoing Projects and Supporters
Access4all has numerous projects running within Framework to improve Digital inclusion for all our service users.
Below are a list of our current projects and our corporate partners who are kindly supporting them.
Creating opportunities for all service users to have Internet access by distributing laptops across Framework
One of the biggest barriers to anyone trying to access the Internet is having access to the equipment to do so.
This project aims to remove that barrier for service users by allocating laptops to all services that engage with service users, within hostel settings and through creating digital hubs where residents and staff can access laptops.
Successes
- Since the start of the project we have distributed laptops to 43 services across Framework
- Distributed 212 laptops between these services solely for the use by service users
- Distributed 50 Laptops to residents in education improving their access to education and enabling them to study more easily.
- Installed 9 Kiosks in services which are laptops that any service user can access whenever they need without a member of staff
- Set up 2 IT Digital Inclusion and Learning Hubs at the Lincoln Pathways center and The Training center in Bullwell.
(These hubs are allowing digital support sessions to take place as well as providing another location for Service users to access the internet)
- Have started running digital skills sessions in 7 locations, allowing services users to access dedicated support for any IT issue they may require support with.
- Found over 10 Digital Champions to help and support our service users. Digital Champions are volunteers who have a great knowledge of IT and computers and have generously donated their time to support the project.
- Helped people and Digital champions find long term employment.
Providing Phones And Internet Connectivity
Another big barrier for people to access the Internet is the cost of purchasing data.
To support us with this goal, various corporate partners have donated data SIMs.
With these SIMs we have been able to distribute SIMs to some of the most vulnerable people in Nottingham allowing them the freedom to contact friends and family, essential services, and access the Internet.
By offering data and minutes to service users, we can offer a vital lifeline to those greatest in need as well as improving the lives of many others by improving their ability to connect socially with friends and family.
