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Stepping stones: a fun-filled CD to help people with learning disabilities ...
- Authors:
- ANTIMATTER, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- CD ROM, booklet
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
A CD to help people with learning disabilities towards employment, this easy-to-use programme is led by cartoon character Jo. He talks directly to the user, guiding them to create a useable CV and think about the right kind of employment for them. With Jo, the user will: learn how to look for work/go job hunting; develop time management skills; create their personal diary showing activities, free time and time available for work; find organisations that can help to find work and training; and find examples of people and projects that have succeeded in work and training.
People with learning disabilities, AT and telecare
- Authors:
- TATE PROJECT, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Home Farm Trust
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The Through Assistive Technology to Employment (TATE) project is using current and advanced assistive technology to increase employability for people with learning disabilities and support independent living within a residential care or family home setting An estimated 1.4 million people in England live with a learning disability - around 25 per 1000 of the population - and the project aims to develop and mainstream assistive technology devices combined with telecare to meet the needs of these individuals. It will disseminate examples of best practice amongst health and social care providers.
Make the move: guiding you towards adult life
- Authors:
- ENABLE Scotland, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- ENABLE Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A CD developed for people with learning disabilities to help them understand what happens when they leave school and what choices they have. They may decide to go into work, training, college or a day service. Includes information on health, benefits and leisure opportunities. The CD may also be useful for parents, carers and those working with young people with complex needs.