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Find information about a topic or issue by searching online.

Christian Wiediger, Unsplash

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support, Group
Skills and knowledge: Digital, Literacy (using words)
Additional resources you might need: Web access



A group of people walking in a woods
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Discuss how you find out about activities and support in your local area.

Julia Freeman-Woolpert, Freeimages

Type of activity: Discussion
Who the activity is for: Group
Suggested duration: 30-60 minutes
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Peer support, Problem solving
Additional resources you might need: Flipchart and markers, Pens and paper, Refreshments



Two women looking at a tablet computer
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Let people you know such as family members and support workers keep you up to date with what is going on.

Nicole De Khors, Burst

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Networking, Social



A man looking at his mobile phone
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Share information and keep up to date with your friends through texting or phoning each other.

KATERYNA, Reshot

Type of activity: Supporting each other
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Digital, Literacy (using words, Networking
Additional resources you might need: Mobile phone



A man sat on a sofa looking at his mobile phone
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Join and develop online social networks with friends and family to share information and keep up to date.

Oladimeji Ajegbile, Pexels

Type of activity: Supporting each other
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Digital, Networking
Additional resources you might need: Web access



A man using a laptop
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Keep in touch and up to date with disability groups and service providers online.

zizzy0104, FreeImages

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Digital, Networking
Additional resources you might need: Web access



A letter box
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Organisations can provide newsletters to keep their members up to date. Members can get involved in creating these.

aitoff, Pixabay

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support, Organisation
Skills and knowledge: Design, Digital, Publishing, Writing
Additional resources you might need: Computer, e-mail address



An open sign
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Arrange visits to disability groups and service providers and look out for events like open days.

Tim Mossholder, Pexels

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Social
Additional resources you might need: Phone, Transport, Web access



A Citizens Advice sign
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Find groups and organisations that provide specialist guidance and advice.

Barry Barnes, Shutterstock

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support
Skills and knowledge: Communication, Digital, Social
Additional resources you might need: Phone, Web access



A person writing in a notebook while on their laptop
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Check if there is an online directory of services in your area. Organisations should make sure they are included.

Musiena, Reshot

Type of activity: Finding information
Who the activity is for: Individual, Individual with support, Organisation
Skills and knowledge: Digital
Additional resources you might need: Web access



A person holding a mobile phone and two marker pens
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Campaign to make information available, accessible and up-to-date.

cottonbro, Pexels

Type of activity: Organising and campaigning
Who the activity is for: Organisation, Community
Skills and knowledge: Campaigning, Collaboration, Communication, Problem solving
Additional resources you might need: Community resources, Organisational resources

Resource sheets

Guide to campaigning (G1)