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All Digital

Equality Works: Fostering a more inclusive workplace using assistive technologies

In this webinar, Equality Works will explore how organisations can take a holistic approach towards more inclusive working practices, from making adjustments to the provision of assistive technology. 

EW will also be showcasing live demonstrations from leading assistive technology provider Texthelp. The use of assistive technology empowers individuals to perform tasks in a way that suits their needs, a benefit that can extend to everyone.

25 April, 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00
Online
Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital
Equalities
Leadership
Learning, Skills and Employment
Physical Disability

Reason Digital: Ethical use of AI for Charities

We are all ethically compromised by our use of technology as it is; our laptops have lithium, and we use social media platforms which also host hate speech. We’re in a tricky bind here.

If someone discovers magic, the good guys leaving it for the bad guys doesn’t seem the best move. Retreating and putting heads in the sand is not the best position either. But what is the next best step to take?

 

 

23 April, 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00
Online
Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital
Environment

Charity webinar: Ethical use of AI for charities

23 April, 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00

Digital technologies and artificial intelligence can offer major benefits to charities as you strive to deliver critical services to people in need. Join Reason Digital to learn how to put AI into action for your charity.

We are all ethically compromised by our use of technology as it is; our laptops have lithium, and we use social media platforms which also host hate speech. We’re in a tricky bind here.

Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital

Greater Manchester launches new digital support resource for residents with disabilities

4 Apr 2024 - 13:55 by michelle.foster

With an estimated 526,000 people in Greater Manchester living with disabilities, and research suggesting 45% face forms of digital exclusion, a new resource has been launched to help disabled people in Greater Manchester get online and access opportunities in the digital world.  

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital

Digital Skill Ups

17 Jan 2024 - 15:00 by michelle.foster

Learning new digital skills can be daunting and sometimes you may not know where to start. Manchester Adult Education run digital skill workshops and courses which will help to develop your online confidence and skills, whether it’s to use in your everyday life, at work or for your studies. images of people using laptops

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Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital

Putting people first in AI

17 Jan 2024 - 14:02 by michelle.foster

Open Data Manchester, in collaboration with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, are developing a set of principles for giving the public a say around how automated decision-making systems are used. It is hoped these principles will set widely agreed-on standards for the use of these technologies across the public sector in Greater Manchester. artificial intelligence

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital

Greater Manchester sets vision to grow world-leading cyber capabilities in five year plan

28 Nov 2023 - 15:36 by michelle.foster

Greater Manchester is a city-region rapidly becoming the UK and European centre for cyber and digital ethics, trust and security. Boasting a £5bn digital economy, the location of a GCHQ hub in Greater Manchester Cyber strategy 2023-2028Manchester was the recognition of the capabilities, expertise and potential of the city region in digital security.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Digital

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