Resources and Links
Checklists
Internet activism
- The Virtual Activist Netaction’s
guide to using the internet effectively for activism and campaigning.
Organisations offering ICT support for voluntary sector organisations
- LASA Knowledgebase The
knowledgebase is designed to help community and voluntary sector organisations
access the benefits of information technology — an excellent source
of independent ICT information and advice.
- NCVO ICT Development Services:
Resources for ICT in the non-profit sector (in England).
- Circuit riders:
http://www.lasa.org.uk/circuitriders/
- Techsoup: US-based technology
resource for non-profits
- GreenNet: an ethical ISP that
has been connecting people and groups who work for peace, the environment,
gender equality and human rights since 1986.
- Leading the way to
ICT success: 2002 report of a study of the issues affecting
the use of ICT in the voluntary and community sectors.
Accessibility
AbilityNet is a registered national
charity with over 20 years experience helping people adapt and adjust their
information and communications technology. AbilityNet helps disabled
adults and children use computers and the internet at home by offering a
‘one stop shop’ for assistive technology needs. AbilityNet’s education services
help students achieve more. Using assistive technologies (AT) improves opportunities
and independence for students with SEN.
Together with icthub, Ability net have produced two very useful accessibility
guides:
- Easy
Free and Quick ICT Accessibility (PDF 492 KB) explains why accessibility
is vital to your work, clarifies your legal obligation, and tells you
how easy it is to make simple practical improvements to your accessibility.
- Web
Accessibility Pack for Voluntary and Community Organisations (PDF
1.7 MB) — a practical introduction to web accessibility.
The pack explains what web accessibility is, the benefits
and what the law says, as well as giving guidance for web managers,
commissioners, designers and developers.
Hard copies of both publications are available free of charge from the
NCVO: email louise.brown [at] ncvo-vol
[dot] org [dot] uk or call 020 7520 2507.
Charity software suppliers
- Pugh Software Discounted software
for charities, educational establishments, and students.
- Phoenix Software tel: 0845
265 1265 (ask for voluntary sector sales)
- Lasa Suppliers Directory The
Suppliers Directory connects voluntary and community sector organisations
with suppliers of ICT products and services (mainly in England).
- AVG anti-virus charity and educational
discounts.
Open source software
Recycling/disposal of old computer equipment
- Pass IT on: Edinburgh-based
charity which adapts donated computers for people with disabilities.
- Computers For Charities
- Computer Aid provides the
highest-quality, professionally refurbished computers for reuse in education,
health and not-for-profit organisations in developing countries.
- PC
Recycler:
This computer reuse project is based in Blackpool, Lancashire, UK,
and runs as a social enterprise. Computer equipment for this project
is collected free of charge from anywhere in mainland UK (subject to
terms and conditions).
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