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Key contacts

Adult Social Care
Essex County Council
County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH

Telephone: 0845 603 7630 Minicom: 0845 758 5592

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Technology

On this page you can find information about transport, including:
 
A laptop computer

Would you like to learn how to use a computer and the internet?

(If yes, the following may assist you. If no, proceed to the next question)
 
This website can help you find your local UK online centre where you can learn to use the web and a computer.
 
This charity helps promote computer use and the internet for older people. They provide training sessions all over Essex.
 
This charity offer computer assistance to individuals with disabilities. They provide volunteers who will help disabled people in their homes and at day centres gain confidence in using a computer.
 
This website from the BBC has guides on using your computer, using the web and has a glossary of computer words.
 
 
A computer mouse

Would you prefer a computer or hardware (e.g. mouse) that was adapted to suit you needs?

(If yes, the following may assist you. If no, proceed to the next question)
 
This page contains information on the kinds of accessible technology products that are available.
 
This organisation provide large simplified keyboards for those who have difficulty using a regular computer keyboard.
 
This webpage gives you guides on how to best adapt your computer for your disability.
 
This is a free downloadable web browser for blind and visually impaired people. It makes access to news and audio on the internet simple. The browser also comes in a wide range of languages. 
 
 
A television on a table

Would you like more information and help on the digital switchover?

(If yes, the following may assist you)
 
This website gives you information on the digital switchover and how you can obtain help in switching to digital TV.
 
This website gives you information on when the switchover is coming to your area and how to prepare for it.