Double commendation for Inclusive Communication Essex at
the 2011 Jodi Awards
The Winners of the UK Jodi Awards 2011 for accessible digital
culture were announced on December 1st at the National
Waterfront Museum, Swansea. The Jodi awards are given to museums,
libraries and archives for the best use of digital technology to
widen access for disabled people.
Inclusive Communication Essex (ICE) received
commendations for Digital Access
Onsite and Digital Access for People with a
Learning Disability for this website.
David Anderson, Director General of the National Museums of
Wales, presenting the first commendation said "This pioneering
project continues to impress, in particular the new resources
developed with young people. The progress it has made in the
community to promote communication is exemplary. ICE is the
only project ever to have been commended three times by the Jodi
Awards".
He added "ICE makes inclusive communication flourish at a time
that services for people from the learning disabled community are
under threat."
Photo: David Anderson presenting the first commendation to Jason
Boyce, ICE Resources Manager, Essex County Council.
Jonathan Rix, son of Lord Rix and Trustee of the Rix Centre on
presenting the second commendation stated "Inclusive
Communication Essex is like 'a library without walls'. It's a vast
reservoir of online resources which takes the library out into the
community" and that "ICE is a monumental effort and it owes much to
the relentless commitment of those involved"
Marcus Weisen, Director of the Jodi Mattes Trust concluded "By
taking the communication needs of people with learning disabilities
into account, it helps them to understand and be understood and
become fully involved in their life plans. This visionary yet
highly practical service is part of a county-wide strategy for
inclusive communications to ensure anyone in Essex can communicate
with people with learning disabilities.
It is a shining example of libraries at their best, working
across a range of local partnerships - social services, health,
leisure and voluntary agencies. It adds value and enables new
services to develop their potential."
Comments
Well done ICE.
Comment posted by: ellana on
07 December 2011 at 21:59
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