A UCanDoIT tutor teaching

About Us

UCanDoIT teaches blind, deaf and disabled people how to use computers, with a particular focus on Internet and email skills.

We teach learners in their own homes, on their own computers, as we believe that this is the best way to learn. All sessions are done on a one to one basis. Read more »

UCanDoIT learner Jane Rebeiro using her laptop

Learners

We teach disabled learners from all backgrounds, all age groups and specialise in training individuals using specialist software and hardware.

With just over a decade of experience behind us we have taught over 4,000 people how to use a computer. Read more »

UCanDoIT learner Henry receiving a certificate on completion of his lessons

Our Objective

UCanDoIT exists to teach disabled people computer and Internet skills.

We believe that all people living with a disability in the UK can benefit from having a computer and training at home, and we are determined to campaign for this right. Read more »

UCanDoIT tutor Boyko Grigorov teaching during a UCanDoIT tutorial

Tutors

All our tutors are freelance and must be CRB checked. They come from diverse backgrounds and age groups and include some tutors who gained their skills through our course.

Tutors are skilled in teaching specialist technology such as screen readers or adaptive hardware. Read more »

Latest news

Spring Online

Spring Online Learners

We recently held our first ever Spring Online event and what an interesting day it was.

We started our day with laptops set up ready to show any takers what they could achieve, and this we did...however what we had not expected was people walking through the door brandishing every size of iPad invented so far!

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We have moved - Our new telephone number is 020 8673 3300

Our new address is:1 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London, SW12 8AD Fax Number: 020 8675 9571SMS: 07537 404 698 Read more»

UCanDoIT Learner Hits The Airwaves

UCanDoIT ITQ learner Joanne Wacha was live on 107 Meridian fm local community radio for East Grinstead and surrounding villages Tuesday 13th and 20th. She says "I think I have found one of my definite vocations in life, a major plus is I have met real lovely people with visual impairments and some... Read more»

UCanDoIT Expands into North West England

UCanDoIT have won funding to extend our home training services to disabled people in Liverpool, Manchester and surrounding areas.  The funding from the Westminster Foundation will enable the charity to appoint a Local Outreach Officer/ Administrator to help us promote our service to disabled... Read more»

ITQ - First Learner to Pass

  Ahsan Naseer, 26, is Deaf  and worked with his tutor using BSL to become the first of our learners to pass the ITQ. Ahsan who already holds ECDL Levels 1 and 2 said “It is easier working one to one at home with a tutor who can sign than in a class”. Ahsan who lives in Forest Gate... Read more»

UCanDoIT Delivers 35,000th Lesson

Mary, 69, of Ealing had her first lesson and became the recipient of our 35,000th lesson. Mary (pictured with her tutor Ramesh) is originally from Northern Ireland and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 20 years ago. She relies on her husband for care as she is unable to walk or perform... Read more»

Lesson counter

Since the start of 2009 we have given
19,575
lessons to people with disabilities across the UK. You can read more about what we do here, or read about some of our learners here.

Twitter

You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/ucdit. UCanDoIT Scotland have their own Twitter account at twitter.com/ucditscotland.

  • @BBCCF there is free home computer training for #disabledpeople with less than £100 a week disposable income from @ucdit in #birmingham
    6 weeks 5 days ago
  • Many thanks to the #persulafoundation for helping us make a difference for #peoplewithdisabilities.
    6 weeks 5 days ago
  • Shock horror #disabled Grandmother in #birmingham caught skyping Granddaughter in Australia after #freetraining @ucdit
    7 weeks 5 days ago
  • celebrating 4050 #peoplewithdisabilities #visuallyimpaired #physicaldisabilities receiving the home ICT training and making a difference.
    9 weeks 4 days ago
  • free home ICT training available in #liverpool', #manchester for #peoplewithdisabilities.
    9 weeks 4 days ago
  • Microsoft Accessibility Support Team - Frequently Asked Questions - Microsoft Accessibility Blog - Site Home http://t.co/X2tcxDcOoo
    10 weeks 1 day ago
  • Check out two of our recent learners Jake and Adam Morse http://t.co/pKHs6qLXN2
    10 weeks 5 days ago
  • HR Magazine - Supporting employees' mental health issues http://t.co/tlOGam8y via @sharethis
    18 weeks 3 days ago
  • Free OpenDyslexic font with "letter gravity" - Open Source Insider: http://t.co/n9YkcSvO
    30 weeks 6 days ago
  • UCanDoIT Scotland are exhibiting at @AbilityFest Thistle Hotel Glasgow this Thursday 11 Oct. Come and see us at Stand 35 #abilityfest
    31 weeks 6 days ago
  • Government targets long-term sick... http://t.co/7APuz5Gx
    39 weeks 3 days ago
  • Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony audio description: http://t.co/wHC27HmL
    39 weeks 4 days ago