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Many people and communities who already experience economic, social and health inequalities also face digital exclusion. Connecting Bristol is working in partnerships across the City to develop and implement a suite of projects that are engaging the community in producing digital content, building community capacity and skills and increasing neighbourhood connectivity and e-participation.

European Commission proposal for a Directive on the accessibility of the public sector bodies’ websites #GAAD

by Kevin 09/05/2013 in Bristol

The European Commission has recently released its proposals for a Directive on the accessibility of the public sector bodies’ websites. As more and more public bodies and authorities ‘channel shift’ service users toward digital channels this kid of directive will become increasingly important to all of us.
The proposal is aimed at
“approximating the laws, regulations and [...]

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9th May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD

by Kevin 09/05/2013 in Bristol

The 9th May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day focusing on raising the profile of digital (web, software, mobile app/device, touch screen kiosk, etc.) access for people with a range disabilities. Why not take some time today to pick up some valuable information or guidance about making your website and digital content easier for everyone [...]

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Event: Create.Connect 2013 Showcase, 28th-30th May 2013

by Kevin 08/05/2013 in Bristol

Over three days in May this year, the team members at Artswork Media (part of Bath Spa University) will be showcasing the wide range of work that has been completed throughout the degree, so come along and see exactly what Artswork team are all about.
Artswork Media is a media production company where [...]

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Event: Try iPad Surfing at the Odeon Cinema Broadmead, 1030am, 25th April

by Kevin 24/04/2013 in Bristol

On Thursday 25th April, our digital inclusion coordinator, Kerry and 4 volunteers will be hitting the Odeon Cinema in Broadmead with iPads for the Silver Screening of the new Maggie Smith Movie. Before the screening of ‘Quartet’, we’ll be in the lobby offering those going to see the film the chance to use an iPad [...]

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Bristol’s Digital Inclusion champion in the Cities top 50 Happy list

by Kevin 19/04/2013 in Bristol

The Times has a Rich List, Bristol has a Happy List and our own digital inclusion champion, Kerry Bradshaw has made that list – voted as one of the 50 people who bring smiles and cheer to their fellow Bristolians every day.
Kerry Bradshaw coordinates the Get IT Together project with Citizens Online and [...]

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Welfare reform and digital skills training through Get IT Together Bristol.

by Kevin 26/03/2013 in Bristol

The benefits system is changing. From April 2013 a new Universal Credit will be introduced to replace many current benefits, including Housing Benefit and Job Seeker’s Allowance. The Government wants 80% of applications for Universal Credit to be online by 2017.
Francis Maud, Minister for the Cabinet Office said,
“Central Government where possible must become a Digital [...]

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Keep up to date with news and update on Welfare reform in Bristol via Facebook

by Kevin 22/03/2013 in Bristol

Welfare reform will change the way many people in the City apply for, and receive benefits. A Facebook page has been started that will track relevant news and events.
The City Council has also created its own webpage covering financial advice and benefits

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Assessing the impact of “Anywhere Working”

by Kevin 21/03/2013 in Bristol

New technologies and ubiquitous connectivity is increasingly enabling more flexible and smart working. During the London Olympics many employees were encourages to work in more flexible ways, and this experience has generated some estimates of the potential nationwide impact of smarter working patterns. These estimates suggest that if people worked flexibly two days a week, [...]

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Digital exclusion may undermine roll-out of Universal Credit system

by Kevin 18/03/2013 in Bristol

Two recent articles in Inside Housing have highlighted potential difficulties around access to digital skills and connectivity that could jeopardise the success of the Universal Credit system. The government wants the system to be ‘digital by default’, with claimants managing their payments online. If you want to see what you could be claiming or how [...]

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