Pat’s new iPad and internet connection opened up a new world of communication for her, enabling her to communicate with her deaf family members over FaceTime.
Providing devices to St Teresa’s Youth Club
We were delighted to provide digital devices for the young people in St Teresa’s Youth Club in Craigmillar, Edinburgh as part of our Computer Delivery project.
Spotlight on our staff: Archana
We spoke to Archana, one of our Learn Digital Coordinators, about the journey that led her to People Know How.
Our COVID response: 1 year later
A year ago today, People Know How left their offices to begin delivering their support online and over the phone. We took a look back at how we’ve adapted in the last year.
Helping Edinburgh businesses help the community
Edinburgh businesses have the opportunity to help their communities and the environment during the coronavirus pandemic thanks to a new collaboration between charitable organisations, the Edinburgh Remakery and People Know How.
Realising creative ambitions in retirement
Our Computer Delivery project has helped Ian pursue his post-retirement writing ambitions during COVID-19.
Connecting through iPad apps
Meet May, one of our Computer Delivery recipients who received an iPad and internet connection and has since discovered the power of apps.
Publishing our preliminary report on Connect Four: Digital Inclusion
We’ve published our preliminary report on Connect Four: Digital Inclusion, a event we held in November to create tangible change towards digital inclusion.
Social Innovation Model: Reconnect
An examination of how People Know How’s Social Innovation Model is used to develop and deliver Reconnect, supporting adults and families to improve wellbeing.
Parent and carer engagement with children’s digital lives
This article employs a human rights based framework to investigate the preparedness of parents and carers in engaging digitally with their child.
Digital exclusion: Internet access and affordability
Explores digital exclusion and the barriers for a lack of internet access in the home.
Connecting digitally: Simon’s story
Our Computer Delivery project has helped Simon overcome social isolation, stay connected, and to access support services during COVID-19.