Projects

Pilot studies of ICT provision in care homes

1. Introducing and monitoring the use of VOCAs among non-speaking people in a small residential setting
   • Status: project brief written, funding applied for
2. Introducing computers into a similar residential setting

Development of a portal website for use in care homes and elsewhere which

• is accessible, customisable, and secure
• uses free or affordable software and available consumer hardware
• is based on an open design process encouraging 360° feedback from stakeholders

Development of websites for AutreachIT and other Autreach groups which

• have public and protected (member access only) areas
• can be updated by any member with access to the internet using only a web browser, without additional costs
  • Status: (you’re looking at it :-)

Services

Training and familiarising autistic service users in computer use

• training and familiarising staff in computer use
• training autistic service users who show an aptitude in how to support staff and other service users in computer use
• negotiating fair terms for service users providing ongoing computer support