A UCanDoIT tutor works with a learner

About Us

UCanDoIT teaches people with disabilities how to use computers, with a particular focus on Internet and email skills. We teach learners in their own homes, on their own computers, as we believe that this is the best way to learn. All sessions are done on a one to one basis. Read more »

A UCanDoIT learner using his computer

Learners

We teach disabled learners from all backgrounds, all age groups and specialise in training individuals using specialist software and hardware. With just over a decade of experience behind us we have taught over 4,000 people how to use a computer. Read more »

Learners enjoying group training on their tablets

Partnerships and Projects

We believe in working together whether it is with other charities, housing associations or local Government.

If you would like to find out what we can offer your organisation please get in touch with us. Visit our projects page for more information. Read more »

Tutor Joyce with a UCanDoIT learner

Tutors

Our freelance tutors must have completed an Enhanced DBS or PVG check. They come from diverse backgrounds and age groups and include some previous learners. Tutors are skilled in teaching specialist technology such as screen readers or adaptive hardware. Read more »

Latest news

Fundraising On The Run
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Our trustee Andreas Haimboeck-Tichy is running the Winchester Half Marathon to raise funds for UCanDoIT.

After his success in the London Marathon where he completed the course in under four hours and raised over £4000 (double his original target)  he is once again aiming to fundraise for what he describes as “the brilliant charity that transforms people's lives”.

To donate to Andreas please visit his Virgin Money Giving page. 

 

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Raise Money for UCanDoIT by Shopping Online!

If you would like to help us raise some money please sign up to our page on Easyfundraising. It won't cost you anything and there are hundreds of online shops that will give donations to us every time you shop online. Read more»

Read All About Us

If you would like to know more about the charity and what we have achieved over the last year please have a look at our latest Annual Report. Read more»

Hear All About UCanDoIT

Listen to UCanDoIT CEO, Mary Payne, talking about the our free computer training available to disabled people. http://www.infosound.org.uk/audio/infosound_1052U.mp3     Read more»

Running Total

Congratulations to our trustee Andreas who completed the London Marathon in under four hours and raised a whopping £3,748.80 for our charity! It's not too late to donate using this link UPDATE: THE TOTAL HAS NOW PASSED £4,000.00! Read more»

A Marathon Effort By One Of Our Trustees

One of our trustees Andreas Haimboeck-Tichy is running  for UCanDoIT in this year’s London Marathon on 26 April 2015. He said " I am running the London Marathon for the 2nd time. I have chosen to run for UCanDoIT, the brilliant charity which transforms people's lives by providing one-to-one... Read more»
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Featured learner
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Haroon

Haroon, 30, who lives in the West Midlands says “I was registered blind from birth and attended QAC which is a college for blind people but I didn’t learn much about computers.

I have enrolled in a new course which I’ll start in September since it’s computer related I can utilise the skills that I have learned through my tutor on this course.

Lesson counter
Since the charity began we have given
51,040
lessons to people with disabilities across the UK. You can read more about what we do here, or read about some of our learners here.