UCanDoIT | Behind a Computer Everyone is Equal

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 a decade of experience behind us we have taught almost 3,000 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

Visually Impaired Learner Achieves ITQ

Karen Gervaise, 44, has become the first of our Visually Impaired Learners to achieve her ITQ . Karen lost her sight when she had a brain tumour removed. She previously worked as a Nursery Nurse before her sight loss and would still like to be involved with children on an administrative basis. Achieving the ITQ Level 1 has given her the confidence to apply for administration roles.

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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»

UCanDoIT Recognised for Accessibility Expertise

UCanDoIT has been awarded the status of Accredited Centre of Excellence by the BCS, Chartered Institute for IT. The recognition follows the work of the charity with blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired learners on the ITQ. UCanDoIT won a contract to teach 100 learners level 1... Read more»

UCanDoIT Give Presentation To British Computer Society

UCanDoIT were invited to give a presentation to the British Computer Society (BCS) Accessibility Achievement Day. The day follows the Accessibility Awareness Day in 2007, when the charity was awarded the BCS Quality Mark as a Courseware Provider. The Accessibility Achievement Day took place at... Read more»

UCanDoIT Wins TalkTalk Award

UCanDoIT was one of 30 of the UK’s most exciting charity projects chosen to win one of theTalkTalk Awards, run in partnership with UK digital inclusion charity Citizens Online. The awards are given to organisations that best demonstrate how they use technology in an innovative way. ... Read more»

UCanDoIT Staff Put the "Fun" into Fun Run

Team UCanDoIT, consisting of 10 women from the charity's head office and some tutors took part in the Adidas Women's 5K Challenge on the 6 September 2009. Deciding to put the Fun into the Fun Run the team all wore vivid orange wigs in keeping with the charity's logo. This included Guide... Read more»

UCanDoIT Tutor is IT Trainer of the Year

David Brown, who is based in Merseyside, has won the prestigious APM Group IT Trainer of the Year organised by the British Computer Society(BCS). David lost his sight and right hand in a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia in December 2000. He spent 3 years rehabilitating and... Read more»

UCanDoIT to offer ITQ Unit in Screen Readers

UCanDoIT have been given approval by the British Computer Society (BCS) to offer students on our Transition to Work project an ITQ unit on screen readers. ITQ is the NVQ for IT users. It consists of a series of units that can be personalised. This new unit, for blind and visually impaired... Read more»

Featured learner

Val & Gordon

This is what Val of Bridgend had to say about the UCanDoIT course:

“I enrolled on the UCanDoIT course on the recommendation of my social worker. I had no computer skills and was a little nervous as I am both visually and hearing impaired.

From the first day, my tutor came to the house and put me at ease, reassuring me that the course would be tailored around what I wanted to learn. My tutor also recommended which adaptive equipment would benefit my disabilities.

Lesson counter

Since the start of 2009 we have given

15,099

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.

Well done Tom! http://t.co/vqxBefSJ #PrideOfBritainAwards

17 weeks 3 days ago
Glasgow Centre for Sensory Impaired officially opened on Mon 03 Oct, but 1 more open day coming up - worth a visit http://t.co/QKaFWECt

17 weeks 3 days ago
Users not happy with new Facebook changes- and more challenges for screenreader users #cnn http://t.co/Aqa8vITA

19 weeks 3 days ago
Getting ready for #Naidex Scotland Wed & Thu this week, SECC. Come & see us on stand H44. Free tickets here http://t.co/tsMjokD

20 weeks 6 days ago
We'll be at Naidex SECC Glasgow 14 & 15 Sep. Come and see us on stand H44 to find out more about us. Free registration http://t.co/tsMjokD

21 weeks 4 days ago
@epilepsy_scot see you there - we'll be on stand H44 @NAIDEXNATIONAL

21 weeks 5 days ago
How many web developers actually test their websites with screenreaders?

29 weeks 6 days ago
Via @nprnews: People Coping With Rare Disease Are Internet Power Users | http://t.co/aMC1rsw

43 weeks 5 days ago
We are going to be at Sight Village Edinburgh tomorrow, 5 Apr, & Glasgow 6 Apr. Come and see us http://www.qac.ac.uk/sightvillage/index.html

43 weeks 5 days ago
Would you like to be a London 2012 Games Maker and Are You Vision Impaired? Details http://xrl.us/bhu4pz

1 year 26 weeks ago
wanted: learners with disabilities for computer tuition in their own homes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, please RT http://bit.ly/cX0l2a

1 year 26 weeks ago
Over 500 applications received for the Administration job. Thanks to all -can not take any more we will wade through the ones we received.

1 year 29 weeks ago