Empowering Bradford Community through Digital Inclusion Program
"Discover how the Bradford Digital Inclusion Programme aims to ensure all citizens have access to digital devices, connectivity, and skills for improving livelihoods. Learn about the community-based approach, support available for individuals and organizations, and how to benefit from various resources and training opportunities."
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Bradford Digital Inclusion Programme Bradford Digital Inclusion Programme Sharon Sanders Digital Inclusion Programme Manager Sharon.sanders@bradford.gov.uk 07973982939
Digital Inclusion Programme Ambition No citizens of Bradford District will be excluded from having access to digital devices, adequate affordable connectivity and the necessary skills to use them to improve their livelihoods.
Community-based approach Devices Connectivity - Skills Designed by experts to meet the specific needs of a community Embedded within the services people already use Embedded into existing person-centred holistic interventions Understanding complex need and able to assess risk Utilising existing trusted relationships and specialist training Community Working in partnership to share learning and resources, and maximise impact Digital as an enabler, addressed in the context of individual motivators Ongoing and sustainable
Support Available for Individuals A Access to technology (Wi-Fi & Devices) Digital Skills Support Help at home Free resources Ability Net support for all age disability and older adults. Home visit and helpline Worth Connecting. Age 55 plus Voluntary and community organisations Family Hubs Libraries Solidaritech Reduced rate internet or free from providers DWP access to work Digital Unite 400 user guides IBM Skillsbuild digital badges Accenture digital skills Free courses in England online (19 years plus) YouTube Essential Digital Digital Drop-in sessions in community groups and libraries Adult learning sessions Vodafone Digital Skills helpline Learn My Way Good Things Foundation
Support Available for Organisations Devices for organisations and to allocate to individuals Good Things Foundation Network Digital Friends Training Digital Inclusion Officer Access to the databank free sim cards Access to devices for individuals Grant Funding Opportunities Learn my way learning platform Digital Drop in development and support Training staff and volunteers as digital friends Training for staff, volunteers, social prescribers etc Chromebooks and iPads for support projects How to support people to access digital to support their lives A range of devices smartphones etc for individuals aligned to projects Funding opportunities and application support Benefit from Citizen Coin aligned to sessions 5year free broadband connections
Lets work together to reduce the digital divide Get in touch for more information Sharon.sanders@bradford.gov.uk
