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In The Beginning - Community21:Digital CItizenship

By: teresa.gittins@...
On: 29th May 2013

At Action in rural Sussex (AirS) we are fortunate enough to have developed a great partnership with the University of Brighton, as we embark on a new and innovative project, supported by the Nominet Trust.

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Charitable Digital Solutions

By: nomtrust@bounty...
On: 21st May 2013

Rewired Reality

— A new platform which enables charities to realise their digital ambitions —

Rewired Reality, a new platform that lets you access the largest accredited network of developers and designers has launched and is loaning its expertise to charities — free of charge.

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Environment Agency and Ordnance Survey Open Data

By: contactkev
On: 20th May 2013

Thanks to the Environment Agency and Ordnance Survey (plus Geeks of London) for organising the env[:hack] event at Bristol Uni. Lots of environment apps were generated in a short space of time using Open Data. People seem really fired up by environment data.

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The 'Connect' projects helps older carers

By: hollym@grcc.org.uk
On: 23rd April 2013

GRCC has been successfully running the Connect project since April 2011 with funding from the Nominet Trust. The aim of the project is to help anyone over the age of 55 and living in Gloucestershire to use a computer and get ‘online.’ Connect aims to help people, especially those living in the more rural areas of the county at whatever their level of ability and experience, to become more confident in using a computer and the internet.

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New features on the SharedWalk communication service

By: Charles Crook
On: 2nd April 2013

Good progress has been made in extending the functionality and reach of "sharedwalk" - an internet service to help support individuals keep in touch through visual communication. Of particular concerrn are the elderly alone. Their family, friends, relatives (or volunteers) can share experience through a simple visual uploading service from a smartphone app.

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Tech for Good – scaling social innovations

By: Annika Small
On: 12th February 2013

Digital technology has already transformed how we communicate, how we work, how we learn, how we shop. At a time of accelerating climate change, a growing ageing population, persistent unemployment and increasing social inequalities, we urgently need to realise the potential of technology for social innovation. This is not simply about adding digital to existing services but making imaginative use of digital technology to fundamentally re-think - and radically reform - how we address significant social challenges.

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