Digital Inclusion Consultation Responses Introduction
We sought to encourage a range of views from diverse groups using different methods. The consultation consisted of a written consultation paper with a questionnaire comprising 28 questions and an invitation to insert free text to elaborate on any points or issues which the respondent felt had not been adequately addressed. This written consultation ran from 28 October 2005 until 27 January 2006. In addition, we held a series of 3 focus groups aimed at particular stakeholders that had expert knowledge to contribute to the development of digital inclusion policy and held 6 public meetings across Scotland between 30 November 2005 and 2 February 2006. We also undertook a series of meetings and visits to a range of venues delivering access, support and skills training to a range of users. This enabled us to learn more about current activity and hear examples of best practice. The consultation sought answers to questions on a number of issues and key themes and was designed to seek comments on the success (or otherwise) of the previous strategy, particularly for certain groups. In addition, we sought views on current areas for consideration and encouraged respondents to consider the future and how we might overcome difficulties that could lie ahead. The responses to this consultation will allow us to develop a strategy appropriate to the needs of all Scotland's people, but particularly those groups that are already disadvantaged.
Report on responses to the Digital Inclusion Consultation
Follow the above link to view the Consultation Report.
Respondents:
While we issued a questionnaire, we sought and welcomed responses in any format, from a wide variety of stakeholders. In particular, we wanted to hear from community groups, community practitioners, equality groups and disability groups in addition to representatives from the business and voluntary sector. We have received a range of responses to this consultation and an analysis of these will be available on 2 March 2006. If you have difficulty in accessing the responses below and wish to obtain the documents in a format alternative to PDF, please contact: Ann Sunderland at ann.sunderland@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0131 244 1471.
Summary
Total number of responses received 88
Responses from Organisations 81
Responses from Individuals 07
Number of Published Responses 77
Number of Unpublished Responses 11
Badenoch & Strathspey Access Panel
National Deaf Childrens Society (NDCS)
Glasgow Women's Library
Angus Council
Indian Educational & Cultural Centre
Commission for Racial Equality
P .V .D .P . (Priesthill Volunteers and Disabled People)
Scottish Council for Minorities
Deeside Access Panel
Horizon Housing Association
Mr John McShane
NHS Tayside
Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology
Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland (CERES)
Ballater & Crathie Community Council
University of Glasgow
Scottish Area Council of the National Federation of the Blind
Fife Society for the Blind
BT Scotland
Cairngorms LEADER
Mr Laurie Borthwick
Maybole Resource Centre
Grampian Society for the Blind
National Disabled Persons Housing Service
Grampian Opportunities
Computers and Integration
Digital Fife
Clackmannanshire Community Access
Glasgow Caledonian University
Aberdeen City Council
National Federation of the Blind Scotland
Barnardos Scotland
Scottish Accessible Information Forum
Lawrence Solutions
Texthelp Systems Ltd
Moray Council
Dumfries and Galloway College
Glasgow Learning Disability Partnership
Scottish Enterprise
Midlothian Council
Lochaber Disability Access Panel
NHS Highland
COSLA
One Plus
Margaret Blackwood Housing Association
Mobility & Access Committee for Scotland
Scottish Consumer Council
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Share The Vision
Learning and Teaching Scotland
Stirling Council (Communities)
Stirling Council (Libraries, Learning, Communities & Culture)
EverybodyOnline
East Lothian Council
Cisco Systems
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) Scotland
e-skills uk
Glasgow Council for Voluntary Sector
Skill Scotland
Angus Council
Edinburgh City Council
Open University
Big Lottery Fund
North Lanarkshire Council
Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Disability Forum
Pass It On
Dundee City Council
Digital Buddies
Highland Council
Ayrshire Digital Inclusion Forum
Crofters Commission
Community Voices Network
Argyll and Bute Council
Scottish Library and Information Council and Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIP)
Voluntary Arts Scotland
East Renfrewshire Council