Bridging the Digital Divide

Support Northamptonshire

How Charities and Social Enterprises have used Digital Technology to provide faster and more sustainable outcomes for people in need.

University of Northampton, Creative Hub Town Hall

Support Northamptonshire in partnership with Café Track, VR Therapies, Digital Northants and UON Centre for Active Digital Education (CADE) presents Bridging the Digital Divide.Agenda09﻿.45am Arrival + Teas/Coffee1﻿0.00am Welcome and Introduction1﻿0.10am The Digital Divide1﻿0.30am Bridging the Digital Divide1﻿1.45am Digital Innovation in Northamptonshire1﻿1.55am Q &amp; A + Closing Comments1﻿2.15pm Networking Lunch1﻿3.00pm CloseThe demands on the social services sector are higher than ever and technology-based solutions will be key to the delivery of efficient, timely and successful services for those in need. &#x27;Bridging the Digital Divide&#x27; demonstrates the different ways that organisations have used digital technology to address an identified issue and the resulting impact and positive outcomes for people. We have presentations from the following 3 charities:<ul><li><a href="https://www.supportnorthamptonshire.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Support Northamptonshire</a> shows how digital technology can enable collaborative case management and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable people.</li><li><a href="https://www.track.org.uk/cafe" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Café Track</a> discusses how they are using digital technology to help create employment opportunities for autistic people.</li><li><a href="https://vrtherapies.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">V﻿R Therapies</a> demonstrate how virtual reality has been used to transform the lives of people with mental health issues and physical disabilities.</li></ul>Additionally there will be presentations around Digital work from:<ul><li><a href="https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/centre-for-active-digital-education-cade/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The University Centre for Active Digital Education</a> is researching how different aspects of technology may be used in education and everyday life. </li><li><a href="https://www.digitalnorthampton.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Northants</a> is a collaboration between local digital businesses, the University of Northampton and local councils designed to support digital innovation in Northamptonshire.</li></ul>This event looks to inspire delegates to further their own digital strategies and their use of digital technology to provide better outcomes for the people and groups they support.

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