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.
- 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 […]
- Our IT group meets twice a week in the Skills Centre and is currently learning how to use Canva. They are really enjoying the creative side of the software, each working on their own individual projects at their own pace. Some are designing posters of their favourite pop stars, while others are creating fitness-inspired imagery […]
- Kisharon Langdon, a proud member of the Karten Network, offers supported training and employment to Jewish adults with learning disabilities and autism through our social enterprises. Technology, generosity gifted by The Ian Karten Charitable Trust, has streamlined processes considerably and the people we support are delighted with the changes that have been made to their […]
- At Cantraybridge College, students are exploring digital creativity and design in their newly renamed Karten Centre, formerly the Digital Studio, supported by equipment funded through the Karten Network. The updated space features a suite of PCs and 3D printers that students are using to develop their skills in 3D modelling, animation, and design. Using Blender, […]
- As part of our digital inclusion programme, a group of residents with complex epilepsy and other disabilities took the lead in co-creating content for The Meath’s social media platforms. Supported by staff and using adaptive equipment—including accessible cameras, tablets, and editing tools—participants planned, filmed, and edited short videos and interviews capturing day-to-day life at our […]
- The Karten Centre at St John’s College is a hub of activity helping our learners develop vital employability skills. From here, we run our social enterprise Inkusion of learner’s artwork transformed into prints, postcards, mugs and so much more! Student A has been a student at St. John’s for three years. During the current academic […]
- We were thrilled to see our Life Goes On poster proudly displayed in the window at Cineworld St Helens in the run-up to our public screening on 6th June. Seeing our film featured at a major cinema was a huge milestone for the whole team! Before the public debut, we hosted a special cast and […]
- It’s more than fair to say, that since November of 2020 when the first genuine pair of smart glasses for visually impaired people was released, that the competition in this particular market has evolved and is growing at a phenomenal rate as more and more companies are entering the space with ideas on how to […]