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DLF successful once again in ICT Hub Awards
26th March 2008
The
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is delighted to announce
that its online self assessment tool AskSARA has
received a commendation at the ICT
Hub Awards 2008 in the category
of Most Innovative Use of ICT. The DLF has previously been
commended at the 2007 Awards for Most Effective Use of
ICT for its database DLF Data, while AskSARA has also been
shortlisted for the eWell-Being
Awards 2008.
AskSARA is an innovative way for older and disabled people and their families to obtain advice about equipment that can help them in their daily lives. AskSARA asks you to enter information about yourself and your environment. It then provides you with a detailed report based on your answers that offers useful advice and suggests products that might be of help to you. To try AskSARA, visit www.asksara.org.uk.
The ICT Hub Awards highlight and celebrate the achievements of organisations in the voluntary and community sector who demostrate exemplary use of IT. The ICT Hub is part of the ChangeUp programme managed by Capacity Builders for strengthening the capacity of the voluntary and community sector.
The award panel commended the DLF for its use of ICT in regard to developing AskSARA for community equipment and improving accessibility for people with learning disabilities. The panel felt the DLF’s innovative approach to using ICT has made a real difference to service users.
Nicole Penn-Symons, Chief Executive of the DLF, says “Our success for the second year running at the ICT Hub Awards is a great reflection on the hard work of our IT team. Much effort has been put into utilising technology in creative ways to ensure the best service for our users”.
Further information and images
Please contact Hugh Dobie, Marketing Officer, Disabled Living Foundation on tel 020 7289 6111 ext 211 or email hugh.dobie@dlf.org.uk
Notes for editors
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity that has been the leading provider of impartial advice and information on equipment for older and disabled people for nearly 40 years. DLF’s information is disseminated through a wide range of services:
Healthcare professionals can benefit from DLF Data, the UK’s only comprehensive and up-to-date database of daily living equipment and assistive technology, as well as an extensive Training Programme including a variety of bespoke courses. The DLF also hosts the Moving & Handling People conference, an annual event in 3 parts comprising an exhibition, workshops and plenary sessions.
Members of the public can utilise its Helpline service, which responds to up to 25,000 enquiries a year, or try products out at its Equipment Demonstration Centre in London, one of the largest in the UK.
The DLF also provides a range of online services at www.dlf.org.uk, including:
- Free factsheets giving advice on a wide range of topics about disability and mobility products and choosing equipment for older and disabled people.
- AskSARA, (www.asksara.org.uk), an online self assessment tool that allows people to easily obtain useful advice and information on products that could help them.
- ‘Bathing made easy’, (www.bathingmadeeasy.com), a free comprehensive search and comparison website containing advice and information on bathing and showering products for older and disabled people.
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