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[Mazzamataz]

Hi all.

Working with people with LD for 35 yrs. Passionate about people living full and enabled lives. Treating people as individuals and promoting independence and positive risk taking.

Keen to see people using technology to enhance and enable in all areas of their lives.

[Shue Community friend]

Hi Mazzamataz, welcome, I'm sure after 35 years of working within the LD community you have some useful tips to share.

Best wishes.

[Mazzamataz in reply to Shue]

Hi Shue

Thanks for reading my intro and replying. These types of forum are really important, a chance to find out new information and how people deal and cope with difficult situations.

The first tip I would give is what is happening here, share, share and share again, lived experience is the best resource for information.

Thanks and take care.

P

[I_am_a_sibling Survey Community friend]

Welcome Mazzamataz ! This is a really friendly and supportive forum, I hope you find it helpful and I'm sure as Shue says, you've got loads to share too Great to have you here. All the best, Fx

[Mazzamataz in reply to I_am_a_sibling]

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to reply to me. It definitely looks like a great forum and opportunity to share vital information that could have positive impact on peoples lives. As I said in reply to Shue, lived experience is where you get vital information that could enhance and have positive impact for people.

Even in some of the closest teams I've worked in, the sharing of info and examples has always been difficult. There needs to be easier ways for people to share and find information as required, this forum is definitely one of those ways that's for sure.

Take Care

P.

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello Mazzamataz

Welcome, it is wonderful to have you here. The use of technology is fascinating - will share anything I hear about on here.

Cheers

Sarah

[Mazzamataz in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

Hi Sarah

Thanks. Looks a real useful resource, still trying to find my way around?

Yeah, technology is definitely an area that will see an increase over coming years, we just need to try and make sure its the right things for people of they will lose trust and stop using.

As part of my current role I have identified that there doesnt seem to be much emphasis placed on it yet, still hit and miss by areas? Practitioners are a little scared and apprehensive so isnt on the agenda? There does need to be some push, commitment and dare I say resource/funding to help promote with people.

Thanks

Paul

[Head_cook in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

Hi Sarah , my sons received an iPad from being nominated by his supported living providers. I’m meeting today to set up Makaton on the device to aid his everyday communication

[Positivepixie]

My son has Apple Watch series 5 , it has fall detection on it , so will alert up to five care givers and emergency services automatically in case of an epileptic fit . With GPS location . Peace of mind when he wants to be more independent!