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.
- Our Assistive Technology Week at Sense College Loughborough took place from Monday 20th to Friday 24th April, and it was a great success. There were 16 online sessions on the Tuesday and Thursday and 6 face to face sessions for Sense College students and staff on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Overall we had 278 participants over the two […]
- On Friday 24th April 2026, a group of learners from the Portland College Nottingham Hub had the exciting opportunity to represent the college at an inter-college E-Sports tournament hosted by SENSE College in Loughborough. The event brought together learners with a shared passion for gaming, competition, and technology, encouraging collaboration and positive social interaction throughout the […]
- Printing for Our Community Our print team has been busy behind the scenes, completing a range of orders for local organisations and community groups. We recently produced a collection of name tags and custom mugs for the fantastic volunteers at Lucem House Community Cinema Plus+, using sublimation printing to create high-quality, personalised products. A special […]
- Kisharon Langdon supports children and adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to build skills, confidence, and independence. Our social enterprises provide a safe, inclusive environment where individuals gain real work experience and develop the skills needed for future employment. Thanks to support from The Ian Karten Charitable Trust, we have introduced an interactive whiteboard […]
- At Wonder, we believe student voices deserve to be heard, shared, and celebrated. Over the past few months, our journey as a student-led publishing company has grown beyond anything we imagined, and we wanted to share what we’ve achieved so far — and where we’re heading next. We’re incredibly proud to currently be first on […]
- Technology is playing a crucial role in making workplaces more inclusive for disabled people. For those who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired or deafblind, accessible tools can remove barriers, build confidence and support genuine independence at work. For over 10 years, BID Services has been delivering Employment Services, helping people move into work, […]
- Members of the Meath IT. group are working on their website with everyone supported in researching and creating their own web page on their subject of choice! From Music to gaming, art, and history, group members are enjoying conversing and sharing their research findings while also building their IT skills.
- We are holding our second Assistive Technology Week which is taking place from Monday 20th to Friday 24th April. This year the Assistive Technology Week will feature interactive demonstrations and activities for Sense College Loughborough (SCL) students and online information workshops for students, staff, parents, carers, employers and other professionals.. The event has a new […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]