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COMPAID HELPS DISABLED, OLDER AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE TO OVERCOME THE
BARRIERS OF SOCIAL, DIGITAL AND ECONOMIC EXCLUSION


ABOUT US

Compaid helps disabled, older and other vulnerable people to overcome the
barriers of social and digital exclusion, and to live their lives to the full.

Each year, thousands of people use our digital skills training and accessible
transport services in and around the South East of England.

Working in partnership with local authorities, housing associations, job centres
and other charities, our staff and volunteers change lives for the better every
day.

More About Compaid

Discover Compaid


HOW WE HELP


DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING

We provide one to one support to learn how to safely use the internet, social
media, and apps such as Microsoft Office and Corel Draw. Training is offered at
our own Training Centre, or remotely in people’s own homes.

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ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT

We provide door to door transport for disabled and older people to access local
shops, day services, medical appointments and outings with family and friends.
We offer a choice of wheelchair accessible vehicles, from minibuses for large
groups to smaller adapted cars.

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WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT US

 * “After a traffic accident, I wanted to put my computer experience to good
   use, helping others to gain digital skills. Volunteering at Compaid helped me
   with my own speech and increased my confidence and independence.”
   
   Dave, Compaid volunteer

 * “A massive thank you for giving me the confidence to explore computers. This
   has been absolutely invaluable to me in starting my new career path after a
   long break.”
   
   Tracey, disabled job seeker in Maidstone

 * “After a traffic accident, I wanted to put my computer experience to good
   use, helping others to gain digital skills. Volunteering at Compaid helped me
   with my own speech and increased my confidence and independence.”
   
   Dave, Compaid volunteer

 * “A massive thank you for giving me the confidence to explore computers. This
   has been absolutely invaluable to me in starting my new career path after a
   long break.”
   
   Tracey, disabled job seeker in Maidstone


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NEWS

COMPAID KENT KARRIER AVAILABLE IN DOVER & CANTERBURY

We are pleased to announce that Compaid are now delivering Kent Karrier
accessible transport in Dover & Canterbury.   Kent Karrier is a membership-based
transport scheme funded by Kent County Council, providing door-to-door journeys
around Canterbury and Dover. Our friendly drivers will help passengers with
mobility needs on and off the buses, if required, they will also assist carrying
your shopping on and off the vehicle and to your front door. All our buses are
wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible.  This service is accessible to
residents of Canterbury and Dover who meet one of the following criteria: they
live over 500 meters from public transport stops, have a disability that
prevents them from using other public transport options, or are 85 years of age
or older.  To apply for a Kent Karrier membership, please visit
www.kent.gov.uk/kentkarrier. For bookings, please call our Transport team on
01892 832447.  Two accessible buses will be available 5 days a week between 10am
and 1pm. The fare for the journey, whether single or return, is £5.  We are so
happy to announce that our Kent Karrier accessible transport is now available in
Dover & Canterbury!  

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WHERE TO WATCH: TEAM GB IN THE PARALYMPIC GAMES

The 2024 Paralympic Games are being held in Paris, France from Wednesday 28th
August until Sunday 8th September. You can find the full schedule of events
here:
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/para-athletics   We
are greatly looking forward to cheering on Team GB as they compete and
demonstrate the sheer strength of their athletic abilities, and are even more
delighted that our charity ambassador, Zak Skinner, has been selected as part of
Team GB's Official Paralympic Team.   Zak Skinner in the new official Team GB
Paralympic sports gear   This year, broadcast of the full Paralympic Games, from
the first moment of the opening ceremony to the last sparks of fireworks at the
closing, will be streamed live on Channel 4, More4, Channel 4 Streaming, and on
the Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube channel.  Channel 4 have reported that “Paris 2024
is set to be Channel 4’s most accessible Games to date” with all broadcasting
including subtitles, live sports streaming will have closed captioning, and live
sport on More4 and Channel 4 Streaming on weekday afternoons will include BSL
live sign language.  Zak Skinner, will be competing for Team GB in the T-13
Final of the Men's 100m on Sunday 1st September at 6:47pm and in the T-13 Final
of the Men’s Long Jump on Saturday 7th September at 10am.  We are already
cheering him on all the way!

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THE IMPACT OF ACCESSIBLE LEARNING: PAUL'S STORY

There are countless stories in our digital skills training centre of people
whose lives have been transformed by the welcoming environment, encouraging
trainers, and access to learning and friendship with others. This is one such
story.   Meet Paul, a man in his 50s who started at Compaid to learn to read and
write, skills which he never had the opportunity to gain when he was younger.
Living with both a learning and physical disability, Paul has spent most of his
time at home, not socialising with anyone outside his family, and watching TV
all day for entertainment.  His sister-in-law says, “It is difficult to
overstate the positive effect that Compaid has had on Paul’s life – in his
confidence, his happiness, his living life in general.”   Eighteen months ago,
encouraged by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul began searching for new
activities to enrich his daily life. He discovered exactly what he needed at
Compaid’s digital skills centre. Paul, a man brimming with creativity,
curiosity, and talent, has made remarkable progress with the wide range of
opportunities provided by our friendly trainers.  Socially, Paul has grown since
joining Compaid, enjoying conversations with trainers and other clients. In
terms of personal development, Paul has focused on learning to read and write
for the first time. He now keeps a blog, explores digital painting, becomes more
active by participating in SEN tennis with other clients, moves around the
centre independently, traces his family tree, and notably, learns programming. 
Each week, Paul participates in sessions based on the 'Hour of Code' website,
completing simple coding tasks that require reading and basic numeracy skills.
This challenge has spurred him to learn more and apply his skills creatively,
resulting in a wonderful robotic device for our digital skills training centre.
Using a BBC micro, Paul built a small robot that beeps at intervals to remind
people to follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes of computer use, look away
for 20 seconds at something at least 20 feet away.  Paul said, “My activities at
Compaid have given me a great sense of achievement. I feel that I am now
spending my time meaningfully.”  Paul's story is just one of many inspiring
journeys from our center, and we are eager to share more of these with you! 

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GET INVOLVED


DONATE

Help us to ensure that all those we work with can achieve their aspirations and
play an equal part in society.

Donate Now


VOLUNTEERING

There have been volunteers at Compaid since the beginning, giving their
essential support to staff & clients.

Join us


NEWSLETTER

Sign up to receive regular updates about our work.


 * About us
 * Digital skills
 * Accessible transport
 * Get involved

Unit 1 Eastlands,
Maidstone Road,
Paddock Wood,
Kent
TN12 6BU

01892 834539

enquiries@compaid.org.uk



Compaid Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England with charity
registration number 1064160. VAT number – 353115038 | Registered Office Unit 1
Eastlands, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6BU | a studio44 website