About Digital Inclusion


About this guide

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This easy read guide is about digital inclusion.

It is about using technology and the internet.

In this guide we explain:

  • what digital inclusion means
  • where you can learn more
  • who can help.

This guide is written in an easy to read way.

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What is digital inclusion?

Digital inclusion means:

Everyone should be able to use technology and the internet if they want to.

Everyone should be able to use technology and the internet safely.

Having digital skills can be helpful.

There are lots of good things about using the internet and going online.

It can help you to do things in everyday life.

It can help you find important information.   

You can find places to help you with

  • getting a job  
  • finding a place to live
  • learning new skills.

You can use the internet to connect with other people.

For example, you can

  • send an email
  • send messages
  • make a video call
  • use social media.

Being able to do all these things helps you to be included.

You can do the same things as other people in your community.


Finding support

Sometimes people cannot go online and use the internet.

This means they are not included.

They cannot use technology for the same things that other people can.

Some people might not have access.

They might not have the technology they need to go online.

Some people might not be able to go online.

They might not know a lot about technology.

Or they might not know how to use the internet.

They might not know how to use devices like

  • a smart phone
  • a tablet or iPad
  • a computer.

Some people cannot afford technology.

They do not have the money for devices or the internet.

Even when someone has these problems, there is plenty of help.

There are places and people who can support you.


Contact us

If you have questions you can contact the Easy to Read team.

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