New website for Wokingham People with learning disabilities
A new website making it easy for people with disabilities in the Wokingham Borough area to find things to do close to where they live will be officially launched next week.
www.wow4me.org.uk is short for ‘What’s on in Wokingham 4 Me’ and uses maps of the borough to signpost local activities and events, including places to eat and drink, enjoy drama, music, sports and leisure and find learning opportunities.
The website has been created by members of Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board working with local self advocacy group CLASP and community owned company Support Horizons which employs adults with learning disabilities and will maintain the website.
Website visitors can also post adverts on its Community Contact forum to get in touch with others sharing the same interests and hobbies. Staff from wow4me will moderate the website.
Internet access provided at the launch will enable people to try out the website for themselves and give feedback. Plus there will be a large screen showing people how to make use of its features.
Valuing People Project Manager Matthew Pope, said: “This is a great opportunity for people to find out places to go and things to do. All those involved in creating the website want it to become a favourite among people with learning disabilities. We are hoping to generate lots of feedback as the more information people share with us, the better the website will be for everyone.”
www.wow4me.org.uk is short for ‘What’s on in Wokingham 4 Me’ and uses maps of the borough to signpost local activities and events, including places to eat and drink, enjoy drama, music, sports and leisure and find learning opportunities.
The website has been created by members of Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board working with local self advocacy group CLASP and community owned company Support Horizons which employs adults with learning disabilities and will maintain the website.
Website visitors can also post adverts on its Community Contact forum to get in touch with others sharing the same interests and hobbies. Staff from wow4me will moderate the website.
Internet access provided at the launch will enable people to try out the website for themselves and give feedback. Plus there will be a large screen showing people how to make use of its features.
Valuing People Project Manager Matthew Pope, said: “This is a great opportunity for people to find out places to go and things to do. All those involved in creating the website want it to become a favourite among people with learning disabilities. We are hoping to generate lots of feedback as the more information people share with us, the better the website will be for everyone.”
Wokingham Borough Council
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