Karten Network

The Karten Network – Overview

The Karten Network is a network of IT centres for disabled people. The centres are funded through the Ian Karten Charitable Trust, with the purpose of improving the quality of life and independence of adult people with congenital or acquired physical, cognitive, sensory, learning disabilities or mental health problems. The Karten Centres provide a supportive learning environment together with access to the latest in adaptive computer technology, and are located in a wide range of host organisations.

News

Summer 2026 newsletter

Here is our Summer 2026 newsletter, full of updates to catch up on before, during, or after your summer break. Read the Summer 2026 newsletter.

Describe the Karten Network in Three Words

The Karten Network Logo with the temporary stapling, your words here

The Karten Network is refreshing its branding, and we would like your help with one small part of it. The strap line beneath our logo currently reads 'Supporting organisations working with disabled people'.

We are considering replacing it with three words instead, chosen by you.

There are no wrong answers, simply type your own three words, or pick from a short list. Complete our super short survey now.

Online Karten conference for Karten Centre beneficiaries

We are in the very early stages of organising an online event for Karten Centre beneficiaries to get together and participate in an event share and celebrate success across the Network. If you think the people you support would be interested in getting involved in a fun and accessible event please email dawn@karten-network.org.uk. It is very important that Karten Centres have a voice in whatever we decide to organise, so please don’t be shy in suggesting the sorts of activities and things you would like to be included in the event(s). Dependent on the responses received we will organise either one national event, or a series of mini-events clustered geographically or around specific interests.