This page contains links to organisations we have worked with.
Enabled4Growth
Enabled4Growth will help 700 businesses, led by disabled people in London, survive difficult trading conditions, improve their financial health, prepare for and achieve business expansion.
As well as working directly with disabled-led businesses, Enabled4Growth aims to create a network of financial services and funds that recognise the value of working with disabled business leaders.
Part funded by European Regional Development Fund, Enabled4Growth is run by Leonard Cheshire Disability who have an excellent track record in supporting disabled business people and widening their access to resources. http://www.enabled4growth.com
Opportunities Through Technology
Opportunities Through Technology, usually referred to as OTT, is a charity that exists to provide access to computers and related technologies to people with disabilities. It specialises in finding hardware and software solutions and in providing the necessary training to enable disabled people to use computers as efficiently as possible.
OTT is based in the Colchester Institute, but is an independent charity. Its main activity is to provide part-time courses at the Colchester branch of the Institute. The course content is individually tailored to the needs of the individual. Sessions are three hours, every Thursday or Friday, morning or afternoon.
If you would like to explore how OTT might be able to help you with your IT needs, please contact them. http://www.opptech.org.uk
COLBEA
Colbea, the Colchester Business Enterprise Agency, provides services for start-up, young and growing businesses. The advice, training and support provided helps thousands of people make a decision about setting up their own business and gives them the foundation to make that business a success. Colbea now covers the Colchester and Tendring areas.
http://www.colchesterbusinesscentre.co.uk
Look Essex
Look Essex is an independent voluntary organisation managed by, and for, visually impaired people, Parents and Carers.
A diverse range of projects and services is offered by Look Essex, each designed and developed in consultation with visually impaired children, young people and their Carers. All of their services are developed and delivered in accordance with recognised research methods, and professional standards, and are delivered exclusively by professional and friendly Volunteers.
Look Essex is PQASSO compliant, and offers Clients and Volunteers structured Personal Development Review Portfolios and Mentoring.
http://www.lookessex.com/