The following resources are for our Bridging the Divide initiative to help people with intellectual disability improve their digital skills. Learning materials are in Easier English to help people get online more safely and confidently. The resources have been developed by Good Things Foundation with people with lived experience, experts in the field and our partners at Down Syndrome Australia. These resources are all currently in BETA mode, meaning some changes may still be made before they are final.
You may also find our Be Connected digital mentoring resources useful.
Connecting safely with others online
This topic helps people with intellectual disability feel more confident and be safer when connecting online with others. Designed to be module one in this series of content.
Using Email
This topic helps people with intellectual disability feel more confident and be safer when using emails. Designed to be module two in this series of content.
Video calling
This topic helps people with intellectual disability feel more confident and be safer when making or receiving video calls. Designed to be module three in this series of content.
Additional digital mentor resources
These are additional resources support digital mentors to run digital skills session with people with intellectual disability. Designed to accompany the session plans, learner workbooks and online courses.
Accessible learning spaces
This series of articles help digital mentors to make digital skills session more inclusive. Designed with our network of community partners and drawing on best practice from across the sector.
Videos
These videos have been developed as part of the online learning courses. They can also be played by themselves to support people to learn.
