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.
- 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 […]
- 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 […]