North East Scotland – Online Safety Classes
Posted on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
Do you live in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire and worry about being safe online? We have some classes on zoom about passwords and online scams that can help you feel more confident using your computer, tablet or smartphone. The classes will be especially useful for disabled people or those who might find it harder to use the internet […]
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Learn how to be safe online with Lead Scotland
Posted on Friday, January 15th, 2021
Our online safety classes are back for 2021! This year we’re giving up-to-date advice and information about important topics like passwords, online scams and cyber attacks so you can feel more confident that you can use the internet while protecting yourself. The classes will be especially useful for disabled people or those who might find […]
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Thank You Card
Posted on Monday, December 7th, 2020
Please see below our Thank You Card for our volunteers at Christmas 2020.
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£250K CLD programme to tackle the digital divide
Posted on Thursday, August 27th, 2020
A new £250,000 programme has been launched as part of an ongoing effort to digitally connect people who are not yet online, people who are experiencing the most barriers to participation. The Digital Inclusion Fund will be used to facilitate the purchase of laptops, tablets and adaptive assistive technology in order to promote digital inclusion […]
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Everyday Computer Skills: course with the Open University
Posted on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
Updated 9th February 2023 We are very pleased to announce that the free course Everyday computer skills: a beginner’s guide to computers, tablets, mobile phones and accessibility has been refreshed and is ready for learners to sign up! Over 200 learners have enrolled so far! The course has been designed with and for disabled learners, […]
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Post School Learning Options and Support – Webinar
Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2020
We recently took part in the Scottish Transitions Forum’s series of webinars for parents and carers of young people with additional support needs who are leaving or have just left school. Rebecca Scarlett, our Senior Information and Policy Officer, led a webinar that looked at post school learning options and support. Check out a recording […]
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Podcast on Online Safety
Posted on Thursday, March 26th, 2020
This 21 minute podcast provides a brief overview of the particular barriers people with learning impairments, low literacy and dyslexia can experience when wanting to use the internet safely and with confidence. You’ll learn how to create a strong and unique password and how to support others to do so. You’ll also hear advice about […]
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Free Online Learning options during the Coronavirus
Posted on Friday, March 20th, 2020
Due to current NHS and Government guidance on social distancing because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have changed our usual face-to-face learning and befriending services to be exclusively delivered by telephone and online platforms, such as video calling. As a team, we’ve collected together websites, apps and information about how you can continue to […]
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#CyberScotWeek2020 Blog Posts
Posted on Monday, February 24th, 2020
As part of the Lead to Cyber Resilience Project, we have written 5 blog posts on different aspects of staying safe online and supporting others to be cyber resilient. Check them out below.
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What to do in the event of a cyber attack
Posted on Monday, February 24th, 2020
What is a cyber attack? A cyber attack is an assault by cybercriminals on a computer or network. This can happen to businesses or organisations, like we saw with the 2016 Myspace data breach, where millions of passwords and email addresses were stolen and sold on to criminals. As well as big companies being attacked, […]
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Supporting others to be safe online
Posted on Thursday, February 20th, 2020
Do you worry about the cyber security of the person you care for? Would you like to help your disabled relative or friend access trusted digital support? Lead Scotland offers accessible digital learning opportunities and prepares disabled people and carers to use the internet and digital devices safely. But some people will need ongoing support […]
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10 minutes to learn how to spot a fake email or website
Posted on Monday, February 17th, 2020
As life gets more digital, you might be worrying that criminals are finding more ways to make fake websites and emails look real so they can steal your data or credit card details. You can prepare yourself by taking 10 minutes now to learn about fake emails and websites and how to spot them. Can […]
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Have your say at Scottish Government Regional Events, February – March 2020
Posted on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
You may have seen an adult learning survey circulating on social media and blog from our CEO, Emma Whitelock, about why some disabled people who need more support to learn needed a louder voice: click here to see the blog. The next phase in the development of the Adult Learning Strategy for Scotland is a series […]
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How to identify online scams
Posted on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
You may have heard people joke about emails saying they’ve won the lottery despite having never bought a ticket! Some scams are obviously fake but fraudsters are changing their techniques to try to outsmart us. In a recent poll on our twitter, 83% of people said they were worried about scams. Studies also show that […]
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Lead Scotland’s 40th Anniversary Parliamentary Reception
Posted on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
Lead Scotland’s 40th Anniversary Parliamentary Reception shall be in the Burns Room, Scottish Parliament Buildings, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP on the 5th of November, 2019, 6pm to 8pm (please arrive by 5.30pm), kindly hosted by Daniel Johnson MSP and sponsored by Sight and Sound Technology. Over the last 3 years Lead Scotland has supported over 2,000 disabled people and […]
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Lead Scotland’s 40th Birthday Parliamentary Reception
Posted on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
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Lead Scotland’s 40th Anniversary Parliamentary Reception
Posted on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019
Lead Scotland’s 40th Anniversary Parliamentary Reception shall be in the Burns Room, Scottish Parliament Buildings, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP on the 5th of November, 2019, 6pm to 8pm (please arrive by 5.30pm), kindly hosted by Daniel Johnson MSP and sponsored by Sight and Sound Technology. Over the last 3 years Lead Scotland has supported over 2,000 disabled people and […]
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Main Office Move
Posted on Friday, August 9th, 2019
Our main office is Lead Scotland Studio 1.09, St Margaret’s House 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
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Office Move
Posted on Friday, August 9th, 2019
Our main office is on the move! We have been so lucky to be part of the Napier University family for the past few years but its now time to move on. Our new offices will have free parking and is on the 21 and 29 bus route so please come visit us once we […]
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Aberdeen 40th Birthday and Volunteer Week Event
Posted on Monday, April 29th, 2019
Come along and help us celebrate our 40th anniversary and our volunteers on Volunteer Week with entertainment, awards, afternoon tea and birthday cake! the event is being held on the 5th of June 2019 in the Victoria Hall, Station Road, Ellon AB41 9AY at 12pm to 3pm. Starting way back in 1979, Lead Scotland volunteers […]
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