Address:

The Karten CTEC Centre
Disability Action Centre
Darcy business Park,
LlANDARCY,
NEATH
SA10 6EJ

Centre Head:

Anne Thomas

Phone number:

01792 325306

Email:

nerissa.williams@shaw-trust.org.uk

Website:

www.shaw-trust.org.uk

Host organisation name:

Shaw Trust

Date centre established:

October 2001

Focus of Centre:

Provide training to disadvantaged and disabled individuals

The Clients

Clients have Physical and/or Sensory disabilities

The Technology

24 networked PC workstations

Assistive Technology

Guide, Jaws, Dragon

Opening hours:

20 hours per week

Partnership

The Jigsaw project/Shaw trust is funded by the local authority and all referrals to the project come from social services care managers.

Any other information

We are one of the main providers of adaptive training for people with a visual impairment.

Host organisation

Shaw Trust
www.shaw-trust.org.uk

Address:

The Karten CTEC Centre
SCOPE Skills Development Centre
Hayes Road,
Sully,
Penarth,
CF64 5SE

Centre Head:

Rhian Thomas

Phone number:

01446 733418

Email:

rhian.thomas@scope.org.uk

Website:

www.scope.org.uk

Host organisation name:

SCOPE

Date centre established:

November 2001

Focus of Centre:

The Karten CTEC Centre at Sully allows over 50 disabled service users to:

• Improve their quality of life
• Increase their independence and communication skills
• Access basic education
• Use computers to gain valuable lifeskills
• Enhance their experiences by using interactive software

The Clients

Wide range of disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, acquired head injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, autism. Some service users have multiple and profound disabilities, plus associated learning disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health difficulties.

The Technology

17 workstations

Assistive Technology

A range of assistive technology is available

Any other information

The Centre is situated within the Sully Skills Development Centre, approximately 7 miles south west of Cardiff – a fully accessible building, which has been refurbished throughout, to provide a modern and spacious location. The layout of the Karten CTEC Centre has created an innovative and stimulating environment that is attractive to service users and unique to the centre.

Host organisation

SCOPE
www.scope.org.uk

Address:

The Karten CTEC Centre
Scope Cwmbran Skills Development Centre
Avondale Way,
Pontnewydd,
Cwmbran
NP44 1TS

Centre Head:

Jane Coia

Phone number:

01633 870978

Email:

jane.coia@scope.org.uk

Website:

www.scope.org.uk

Host organisation name:

SCOPE

Date centre established:

November 2001

Focus of Centre:

The Karten CTEC Centre at Cwmbran allows over 30 disabled service users to:

• Improve their quality of life
• Increase their independence and communication skills
• Access basic education
• Gain business and employment skills
• Complete training and qualifications in computer-related occupations
• Operate a bureau

The Clients

50% of service users have cerebral palsy, whilst others have spina bifida, Downs syndrome and hydrocephalus. The majority have an associated learning disability, and several have epilepsy.

The Technology

21 workstations

Assistive Technology

A range of assistive technology is available

Any other information

The Centre is situated within the Skills Development Centre on the outskirts of the town of Cwmbran, in South Wales – a fully accessible building, which has been refurbished, to provide a modern and spacious location. The layout of the Karten CTEC Centre has created an innovative and stimulating environment that is attractive to service users and includes a bureau.

Host organisation

SCOPE
www.scope.org.uk

Address:

The Karten CTEC Centre
Mencap National College, Pengwern
Sarn Lane,
RHUDDLAN,
Denbighshire,
LL185UH

Center Head:

Matthew Lee

Phone number:

01745 592300

Email:

matthew.lee@mencap.org.uk

Website:

www.mnc.ac.uk

Host organisation name:

Pengwern College

Date centre established:

April 2008

Focus of Centre:

To train young people and adults in how to access ICT systems to aid them in there daily lives. The centre facilitates assessments of learners needs with a range of bespoke, adapted and main stream technology. The centre is also designed to support the development of high quality, age appropriate resources in both English and Welsh.

The Clients

The centre focuses on learners with specific learning difficulties but has a wide range of technology for learners who may also have physical or visual impairments.

The Technology

Two completely refurbished rooms with 10 PCs in each room along with a PC for a facilitator and an interactive whiteboard. The PCs are connected to the internet and linked to a file server and dedicated colour laser printers.

Assistive Technology

All the computers have a biometric login system which enables us to provide a personalised learning environment and removes the need for a username and passwords. All the computers have access to a range of software including Thunder screen reader, Read and Write 7 Gold, Communicate in Print, communicate by choice Writing with symbols (English & Welsh) and Clicker. Dedicated workstations have access to boardmaker. Each room has a soundfield to aid communications with the learners.

Host organisation

Pengwern College
www.mencap.org.uk

Address:

The Karten CTEC Centre
Dyslexia Action
14-18 City Road,
Cardiff
CF24 3DL

Center Head:

Anne Rees

Phone number:

02920 481122

Email:

arees@dyslexia-inst.org.uk

Website:

www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk

Host organisation name:

Dyslexia Action

Date centre established:

June 2002

Focus of Centre:

The Karten CTEC Centre will enable adolescents and adults with dyslexia to have specialist teaching provision using computer based programs to enable them to increase their employment opportunities and skills base. The centre will provide assessments, and specialist teaching to meet their development needs.

The Clients

Over 16’s with specific learning difficulties / dyslexia.

The Technology

10 workstations

Assistive Technology

A range of assistive technology is available

Any other information

The CTEC Centre is located on the 3rd floor which it shares with the DI Centre Cardiff. This bright and spacious serviced office block is close to the city centre and easily accessible by public transport. The latest work undertaken by adults is the ESF project called Second Chance. This project will provide an opportunity to greatly improve the literacy skills of many adults.

Host organisation

Dyslexia Action
www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk

Address:

Karten Mini CTEC Centre
Rookwood Spinal Injuries Centre
Rehabilitation Unit
Rookwood Hospital
Fairwater Road
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2YN

Centre Head:

Andrew Kell

Phone number:

020 8420 6732

Email:

andrew.kell@aspire.org.uk

Website:

www.aspire.org.uk

Host organisation name:

ASPIRE

Date centre established:

June 2007

Focus of Centre:

The object of the Centre is to provide people with disabilities access to assistive computer technology for training in vocational and life skills, to improve their quality of life, employability and independence.

The Clients

Any patient in the centre can now have access to a PC, regardless of their level of injury – in particular patients with high-level injuries and limited arm and hand movement. From voice-activated software, to a head tracker device, patients can now benefit from one to one adaptive assessments, thereby facilitating independent access to the many social benefits of IT.

The Technology

5 PCs

Assistive Technology

Voice activated software, head tracker device, specialist mice

Any other information

ASPIRE is in partnership with The Ian Karten Charitable trust and is currently embarking on an ambitious project to provide similar CTEC Centres across the UK.

Host organisation

ASPIRE
www.aspire.org.uk