Sustaining Switched On Communities User data 2008   AbilityNet is supporting local organisations to provide a service which helps people adjust their computers to make them easier to use. We want to know a little more about who is benefiting from this service. Please take a few minutes to answer as many of these questions as you are able to. Q1 Name of agency Q2 Which of the following were most relevant to you? (Tick as many as apply)   None: I don't need any changes to my computer or the way I use it None: I do have problems, but I couldn't find anything to help my particular situation Making the normal screen easier to read (changing the size of the text, changing the colours, making it easier to follow the cursor or the mouse pointer, for example) Using a screen reader or getting the computer to magnify the text on the screen Using a different mouse, trackball, keyboard, or other equipment to make controlling the computer easier Software to control the computer or enter text by voice, to get the computer to read my typing back to me, or to allow 'mind mapping' Learning how to use the computer more comfortably Q3 How much do you use your computer?   Every day Almost every day Several times a week About once a week A few times a month About once a month Less often than that It varies, or it's too difficult to say Q4 What do you use your computer for? (Tick as many as apply)   Personal and family things Running my life (for example banking, shopping and communicating with official bodies) Participating in self help groups or voluntary organisations, or doing voluntary work Paid work for an organisation Self-employment Q5 Will you be able to do things with the computer now that you couldn't do before?   Yes, I will be able to do a lot more Yes, I will be able to do a little more No, but the adaptations will make it easier No, it won't make much difference Don't know or can't say yet Q6 If you want to tell us more about this service, or the difference it has made, please do so here: Q7 How old are you?   Under 25 25 to 55 55 to 65 65 to 75 Over 75 Prefer not to say Q8 Which region/nation do you live in?   Scotland Northern Ireland North-west England North-east England Yorkshire & Humber Wales West Midlands East Midlands East of England South-west England South-east England London Don't know   Many thanks for answering these questions.

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