The Karten Newtwork publishes a newsletter four times a year. Each edition is filled with news and other interesting articles – below are the most recent articles from the Karten Centres.
- Over the past two years, Portland College has entered the world of esports by offering dedicated gaming sessions to our learners. Starting with just eight learners in our first year, the programme has grown significantly, with 19 learners now actively participating in its second year. This growth is a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication […]
- Background The service recipient is a 29-year-old law student. On 7 October 2023, he was called up for reserve duty and joined the fighting in the Gaza border region. On 8 October 2023, he was injured by shrapnel and completely lost his vision. He spent an extended period in a rehabilitation unit. During hospitalisation, he […]
- Using Captions and Transcription to Enable Inclusive Learning Vision and Values The Ono Academic College has committed itself to creating meaningful change within Israeli society.” Guided by this vision, the Centre for Academic Support and Accessibility is advancing innovative solutions that promote equal participation for students with disabilities in higher education. The Challenge: Deaf and […]
- The process of assessing a young person for high tech AAC devices is a long process; after gathering evidence and applying for funding, a young person can be left with no device for as long as 6 months. Thanks to a grant from the Karten Trust Bridge College has been able to purchase 2 brand new […]
- For many people with low vision, a CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a familiar and trusted assistive tool. In this context, “CCTV” does not mean security cameras. It refers to an electronic magnification device used to enlarge text, documents, and everyday objects to support reading and writing. These systems come in desktop and portable versions, and […]
- I returned home from work and at some point after 8pm I fell backwards down my stairs, hitting my neck on the radiator and knocking myself unconscious. The alarm was not raised until after 9am the next day when I failed to pick up my colleague from work. She contacted my boss who lived in the […]
- General Background Shalva, the Israel Association for the Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, promotes the integration of individuals with disabilities into Israeli society by providing holistic support throughout the lifecycle. The Adult Department currently includes approximately 100 participants employed both in Shalva and in the wider workforce, all receiving tailored professional guidance. As […]
- This half term the Learning for Life Communication Group held a Rap Battle using communication devices! The five students were all AAC users, using an eye gaze or a switch to control their communication devices. This was a one on one, no holds barred battle with voting by the group at the end of each […]
- For this newsletter, I’d like to share two of our Karten funded projects. The first of these is our interactive 4D suite. This was a space funded by the Karten Charitable Trust many years ago, and it is still having impact for so many young adults today. Our post-16 Learning Centre students use the 4D immersive […]
- Supporting The World of Glass We’ve been working closely with the inspiring team behind The World of Glass to support their crowdfunding campaign, a heartfelt effort to preserve and celebrate the artistry and heritage of glassmaking. To help raise awareness, our print team members Jeff and Aiden created a special run of custom HTV vinyl […]