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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
Image Karen at her computer

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»

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Featured learner
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Paul

This is the story of Paul, 33, who lives in Swansea and who learnt with UCanDoIT:

 “I live in Swansea with my mother, who is also visually impaired; I felt it was vital for both of us that I gained greater independence, through what a computer can offer to a disabled person. When I first signed up to do the UCanDoIT course, I only had basic computer knowledge learnt with the aid of a screen reader called Jaws.

Lesson counter
Since the start of 2009 we have given
8,467
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.

  • Would you like to be a London 2012 Games Maker and Are You Vision Impaired? Details http://xrl.us/bhu4pz
    4 weeks 1 day ago
  • wanted: learners with disabilities for computer tuition in their own homes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, please RT http://bit.ly/cX0l2a
    4 weeks 2 days 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.
    7 weeks 4 days ago
  • UCanDoIT looking for new member of staff see http://xrl.us/bhqmcn for job details
    8 weeks 6 days ago
  • London's Dial-a-ride for disabled 'not cost-efficient' http://xrl.us/bhp88i
    9 weeks 2 days ago
  • Deaf people link with council in new scheme in Suttonhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/10361170.stm
    10 weeks 3 days ago
  • UCanDoIT Expands into North West England - experienced Local Outreach Officer/ Administrator needed see http://xrl.us/bhj47g
    17 weeks 1 day ago
  • See what some of our learners have to say: http://bit.ly/9miRku
    18 weeks 1 day ago
  • Wanted disabled learners for computer tuition in their own homes. Tutors -Glasgow, Edinburgh & Perth please retweet See http://bit.ly/al0HkM
    18 weeks 3 days ago
  • Wanted Part –time Outreach Co-ordinator North West England working from home 8 hours per week. Contact details at www.ucandoit.org.uk
    18 weeks 3 days ago
  • UCDIT's first learner to pass ITQ : http://bit.ly/am1hTA
    20 weeks 2 days ago
  • UCDIT expanding in Scotland! Free information events this week, Perth - Wed, Glasgow - Thu - drop in for coffee & a chat. DM for details.
    23 weeks 2 days ago